Sell Your Scrap Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Managing bulky Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) waste presents unique challenges due to its low density. Greenview offers an effective solution by purchasing clean, compacted, or baled EPS scrap from businesses across the UK. Convert your waste packaging blocks or insulation offcuts into revenue with our competitive rebates and rely on our nationwide collection service for sustainable disposal.
Understanding Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
EPS, widely recognised under brand names like Styrofoam, is a lightweight yet rigid plastic foam material composed of expanded polystyrene beads (it's around 98% air). Its excellent thermal insulation and cushioning properties make it ideal for protective packaging for electronics, furniture, and white goods. It's also extensively used as insulation boards in the construction industry and for items like disposable cups and fish boxes. While lightweight, its volume makes landfilling costly and environmentally undesirable. Efficient recycling requires significant volume reduction through compaction or baling.
What Forms of EPS Scrap Do We Purchase?
Greenview focuses on purchasing clean, post-industrial or post-commercial EPS, ideally processed for density:
- Compacted EPS Blocks/Ingots: This is the preferred format for transport efficiency and achieving the best market value. Material is densified using screw or heat compaction machinery.
- Baled EPS: Clean EPS packaging or sheet waste securely compressed into bales.
- Clean Loose EPS Packaging Blocks: Large, consistent volumes of clean, loose blocks (e.g., from furniture or appliance deliveries) may be considered, but transport costs significantly impact value compared to densified material.
- EPS Insulation Board Offcuts: Clean waste generated during construction or manufacturing, preferably baled or bagged cleanly.
- Clean EPS Fish Boxes: Subject to quality standards and handling agreements, often requires washing and compaction.
- Crucial Quality Requirement: All EPS purchased must be clean and free from significant contamination, including excessive tape, labels, food residues, dirt, wood, cardboard, or other plastics. Contamination severely hinders the recycling process.
Industries We Partner With
We provide EPS recovery solutions for UK businesses that handle large volumes of clean material, such as:
- Electronics & Appliance Manufacturers, Retailers & Distributors
- Furniture Manufacturers & Retailers
- Construction Companies & Insulation Installers
- Fish Processors, Wholesalers & Markets
- Logistics & Distribution Hubs receiving packaged goods
- Waste Management Companies equipped with EPS compaction or baling machinery
Why Sell Your EPS Scrap to Greenview?
Selling your clean, processed EPS scrap to Greenview delivers key advantages:
- Competitive Rebates: We offer fair market prices for clean EPS, with the highest values achieved for compacted/densified material due to transport savings.
- Nationwide Collection: Our logistics network can arrange collections across the UK, though minimum volume requirements apply, especially for loose material.
- Sustainable Landfill Diversion: Provide an environmentally responsible outlet for this bulky and problematic waste stream.
- Expert Handling & Guidance: We understand the specific requirements for successful EPS recycling and can advise on best practices for handling and preparation.
Get Value from Your EPS Waste
Your clean scrap EPS, especially once compacted or baled, represents a recoverable value. Contact Greenview today to explore its potential. Provide details on the quantity, current format (compacted ratio or bale density/size if known), quality/cleanliness (photos essential), and your UK location for a tailored quote.
