Polypropylene (PP) Recycling for Businesses
National Recycling provides polypropylene recycling for businesses across the UK. We collect PP crates, packaging, tonne bags, strapping and production waste from manufacturers, warehouses and food businesses.
Polypropylene collections
What Polypropylene We Collect
Polypropylene (PP) carries resin code 5. It is light, tough and resistant to chemicals and heat, so it is used in everything from food tubs to car parts.
Handled with care.
Crates, boxes and pallets.
Damaged or end-of-life handling equipment.Tonne bags and sacks.
Builders' bags, FIBCs and woven PP sacks, clean and in bulk.Strapping, rope and twine.
Pallet strapping and baling twine from warehouses and farms.Packaging.
Tubs, pots, lids, caps and packaging film.Automotive and moulded parts.
Bumpers, trims, housings and moulding rejects.Other PP items.
Laboratory consumables, flower pots and Correx sheet.
From your site to a fresh start
How PP Recycling Works
- 01
Tell us what you have.
Use the quote form to give the type of PP, rough quantity, how it is stored and your collection postcode. A photo helps. - 02
Get your quote.
Our team replies with a quote providing clear pricing details. - 03
We collect.
A verified waste carrier from our haulage network collects on an agreed date. Bags, film and packaging are best baled; we can supply balers. - 04
Recycling.
At a licensed recycling facility, the PP is washed to remove labels, adhesive and food residue, shredded into flake or granules, then melted and pelletised into resin. - 05
Paperwork.
You receive a waste transfer note for each collection.
Let’s get it sorted
Get a Polypropylene Recycling Quote
Tell us what polypropylene you have and how much, and our team will reply with a quote. Call 0845 366 9306 or request a quote online.
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Why Polypropylene Recycling Matters
Polypropylene is one of the most widely used plastics, yet much of it still ends up in general waste because it comes in so many forms. Collected separately, it recycles well into new containers, crates, furniture, automotive parts and packaging.
Under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, your business must store waste safely, use authorised carriers and keep waste transfer notes for at least 2 years. In England, Simpler Recycling has required workplaces with 10 or more employees to separate dry recyclables, including plastic, since 31 March 2025. Wales has had workplace recycling rules since 6 April 2024.
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Why Choose National Recycling for Polypropylene Recycling
UK-wide collections.
Our haulage partners collect from factories, warehouses, sites and farms across the country.Recycling first.
We recycle PP wherever possible and safe, and arrange compliant disposal only for what cannot be recycled.Fully compliant.
Verified waste carriers and licensed recycling facilities, in line with UK regulations.Mixed loads.
Collect PP alongside cardboard, paper and other plastics in one visit.Fast quotes.
Our team replies quickly to every enquiry, providing a fast turnaround for collections.One-off or regular.
Book a single clearance or a scheduled collection, with one supplier for every location.
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Is polypropylene recyclable?
Yes. Polypropylene is a thermoplastic that can be washed, shredded, melted and made into new products. It is less often recycled than PET or HDPE because it comes in so many forms, so businesses get the best results by keeping PP separate and using a dedicated plastic collection.
What number is polypropylene?
Polypropylene is resin identification code 5. Look for a 5 inside the recycling triangle, often with PP underneath. You will find it on tubs, lids, caps, crates, tonne bags, car parts and many other moulded and woven products. If an item has no code, send us a photo and we can help identify it.
How is PP recycled?
PP is sorted from other plastics, washed to remove labels, adhesive and food residue, and shredded into flake or granules. The material is melted and formed into pellets of recycled resin. Depending on its quality, that resin is used for crates, containers, garden furniture, automotive parts and packaging.
Can polypropylene bags be recycled?
Yes. Woven PP sacks and tonne bags (FIBCs) can be recycled when they are empty, clean and sorted. Shake out any sand, aggregate or product, remove loose labels where you can, and keep them separate from general waste. Bundled or baled bags are easiest to collect in bulk.
Is Correx polypropylene?
Yes. Correx is a brand name for corrugated plastic sheet, which is usually made from polypropylene. It can be recycled with other PP once fixings, tape and stickers are removed where possible. See our Correx recycling service for signage, site protection and packaging dividers.
Is polypropylene food safe and BPA-free?
Polypropylene is widely used for food containers because it is considered food safe and does not contain BPA. That is why so much PP waste comes from food manufacturing, catering and retail packaging. Used food packaging should be emptied before collection so it can be recycled.