PVC and uPVC Recycling for Businesses
National Recycling provides PVC recycling for UK businesses, collecting uPVC windows, doors, guttering, downpipe and PVC offcuts from window fitters, builders and demolition contractors.
PVC collections
PVC Waste Types We Commonly Collect
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) carries resin code 3. uPVC is unplasticised PVC, the rigid form used in window frames, doors and rainwater systems.
Handled with care.
uPVC doors.
Door frames and panels from refurbishment and replacement work.Guttering and downpipe.
PVC rainwater systems removed from commercial and residential projects.
From your site to a fresh start
How uPVC Recycling Works
- 01
Tell us what you have.
Use the quote form to give the type of PVC, rough quantity, how it is stored and your collection postcode. Good photos help. - 02
Get your quote.
Our team replies with a quote providing clear pricing details. - 03
Prepare your load.
Plastic should be baled, but large rigid pieces can be collected without baling. We will confirm what your load needs. - 04
We collect.
A verified waste carrier from our haulage network collects on an agreed date. - 05
Receive your documents.
At a licensed recycling facility the PVC is turned into flake or granule for new products. You receive a waste transfer note for each collection.
Let’s get it sorted
Get a PVC Recycling Quote
Tell us what PVC you have and how much, and our team will reply with a quote. Call 0845 366 9306 or request a quote online.
Why it matters
The Benefits Of Recycling PVC
Recycling PVC waste keeps a durable plastic in circulation for decades rather than centuries. Regrind from windows, pipes and profiles returns directly into new building products, cutting disposal costs and demand for virgin PVC.
A partner you can depend on
Why Choose National Recycling for PVC Plastic Recycling
UK-wide collections.
Our network of haulage partners collects from business sites across the country, so multi-site organisations deal with one supplier.Fully compliant.
We use verified waste carriers and licensed recycling facilities, in line with UK regulations.Recycling first.
We recycle wherever it is possible and safe, and only arrange disposal for what cannot be recycled.Built for the trade.
We work with window fitters, builders, roofers and demolition contractors who produce PVC waste from jobs across the country.Balers supplied.
We can supply balers for smaller PVC pieces and offcuts.One-off or regular.
Book a single clearance or a scheduled collection, with one supplier for every location.
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Can PVC be recycled?
Yes. PVC can be recycled when it is collected separately and kept clean. Rigid uPVC from windows, doors, guttering and downpipe is well suited to recycling. It is turned into flake or granule and used to make new PVC products. Mixing it with other plastics or general waste makes recycling much harder.
What is the difference between PVC and uPVC?
uPVC is unplasticised PVC. It has no added plasticisers, so it is rigid and strong, which is why it is used for window frames, doors, guttering and downpipe. Flexible PVC contains plasticisers and is used for products such as cable sheathing and flooring. Both carry resin code 3.
How do I recycle old uPVC windows?
Keep old uPVC window frames separate from other site waste and tell us how many you have, whether the glass is still in and where they are. Send photos with your quote request. Our team will confirm the details and arrange collection by a verified waste carrier.
Can PVC pipe be recycled?
Yes. PVC guttering and downpipe can be recycled with other rigid PVC. Keep pipe clean and free of soil, sealant and other materials where you can. Large rigid pieces can be collected without baling, so tell us the rough lengths and quantity when you ask for a quote.
Why shouldn't PVC go in with other plastics?
PVC contains chlorine and behaves differently from other plastics when melted. Small amounts mixed into other plastic streams, such as PET, can spoil the recycled material. Keeping PVC separate protects the value of your other plastic waste and gives the PVC itself the best chance of being recycled.
Who collects uPVC waste from builders and window fitters?
National Recycling collects uPVC and PVC waste from builders, window fitters, roofers and demolition contractors across the UK. We arrange collection through our network of haulage partners and send the material to licensed recycling facilities, with a waste transfer note for each collection.