IBC Shredding & Granulating
Recycle and repurpose your old IBCs and drums with our shredding and granulating service.
The Benefits
Reduce your carbon footprint by recycling your old IBCs and drums. HDPE plastic can be broken down and reprocessed for use in new products.
State-of-the-art recycling facilities
We have our own purpose-built processing and recycling facility, complete with wastewater treatment, decontaminating, shredding, and granulating capabilities.
Environmentally focused
Everything we do aligns with our strict environmental policy, and we continually review our processes to ensure we provide the most sustainable service possible.
Fully compliant
We are licenced, registered and accredited by all relevant bodies.
Cost-effective
Our prices are competitive to ensure a cost-effective service.
Nationwide collection
We’ll collect your old IBCs and drums from anywhere in the UK.
Our shredding process
All your old IBCs and drums are processed at our purpose-built facility following a step-by-step process.
1
Strip down of IBC
Bottles are removed from the cage and prepared for cleaning and shredding.
2
Bottles and drums emptied
Any remaining product residue is safely disposed of before the drums are cleaned.
3
Prepare bottles for shredding
Any caps, valves, metal clips and rubber seals are removed from the bottle.
4
Clean recyclable plastics
Plastic bottles are washed to remove any,residue and prevent contamination.
5
Shred and granulate HDPE plastic
All HDPE plastic is shredded and granulated, ready for reprocessing.
6
Send plastic for reprocessing
Shredded plastic is sent to various manufacturers to be used for new products.
7
Re-use or recycle cages
Metal cages are either reused for reconditioned IBCs or cleaned and recycled.
8
Issue paperwork
You’ll be issued paperwork confirming the safe and compliant disposal of your IBCs.
FAQ's
Below are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions, but if you can’t find the information you need, get in touch. Our friendly team is happy to help.
Sectors we specialise in
Any business using IBCs or drums can benefit from our services, but the key sectors we work with include:
