Sell Your Scrap PVC Plastic
Does your business generate scrap Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), whether from window fabrication, construction activities, manufacturing processes, or packaging? Greenview purchases various segregated PVC waste streams from companies across the UK, offering competitive rebates, reliable nationwide collection, and ensuring your materials are managed sustainably within the circular economy.
Understanding Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
PVC is a highly durable and versatile synthetic plastic polymer, available in two main forms: rigid (often referred to as uPVC or RPVC) and flexible. Rigid PVC is known for its excellent weather resistance, durability, and rigidity, making it a mainstay in the construction industry for window and door profiles, pipes (plumbing, drainage, ducting), guttering, cladding, and trunking. Flexible PVC, plasticized to be soft and pliable, finds use in diverse applications such as electrical cable insulation and sheathing, flooring (vinyl tiles and sheet), medical devices (tubing, blood bags - specific handling required), inflatable structures, roofing membranes, automotive interiors, and some types of packaging film and blister packs. Successful PVC recycling requires careful segregation by type (rigid vs. flexible) and grade, as different formulations are not always compatible.
What Forms of PVC Scrap Do We Purchase?
Greenview specialises in purchasing clean, well-segregated streams of post-industrial and post-consumer PVC scrap:
- Rigid PVC Window Profiles (uPVC): Post-industrial offcuts from fabrication are preferred. Post-consumer frames are also purchased but require significant processing (e.g., removal of glass, gaskets, metal reinforcements) and are often handled shredded or granulated. Colour sorting (white vs. brown/other) is beneficial.
- Rigid PVC Pipe & Fittings: Clean production offcuts or installation waste from plumbing, drainage, or industrial applications.
- PVC Sheet / Cladding Offcuts: Clean waste generated during fabrication or installation processes.
- Flexible PVC Scrap: Specific, clean, and well-segregated streams are required. Examples include:
- Cable insulation/sheathing scrap (copper must be removed).
- Flooring offcuts (vinyl tile or sheet production waste).
- Medical grades (e.g., IV bags - subject to strict verification and handling protocols).
- Tarpaulin or banner offcuts (clean production waste).
Industries We Partner With
We provide PVC recovery solutions for a range of UK businesses, including:
- Window & Door Fabricators & Installers
- Construction & Demolition Waste Recyclers
- Pipe, Profile & Sheet Extruders
- Cable Manufacturers & Electrical Waste Recyclers
- Flooring Manufacturers & Commercial Fit-out Companies
- Packaging Converters (esp. pharmaceutical/medical)
- Medical Device Manufacturers (for specific grades)
Why Sell Your PVC Scrap to Greenview?
Choosing Greenview for your PVC scrap recovery offers distinct advantages:
- Market-Based Rebates: We provide competitive prices for specific, clean, and well-sorted PVC scrap grades, reflecting their recycling value.
- UK Wide Service: Benefit from our reliable collection logistics managed across the country for suitable volumes and material types.
- Responsible Recovery Outlet: We provide a crucial recycling pathway for challenging PVC waste streams, diverting them from landfill.
- Specialist Knowledge & Guidance: We understand the complexities of PVC recycling and the critical importance of accurate sorting and identification.
Unlock the Value in Your PVC Scrap
Discover the potential revenue hidden within your scrap PVC materials. Contact Greenview today to discuss your specific stream. Please provide details of the PVC type (rigid window, flexible cable, etc.), source, colour, estimated quantity, current format (offcuts, baled, regrind?), and your UK location for a tailored valuation.
