High Density Polyethylene (2)
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) is a type of plastic often used in bottles and is also referred to as HDPE (2).
HDPE (2) is a thermoplastic polymer made from petroleum. It is one of the most versatile plastic polymers and thus used in a wide variety of applications. It is known for its outstanding tensile strength and large strength-to-density ratio,; HDPE (2) plastic has a high impact resistance and melting point[1] [2].
Common Applications
- plastic bottles (milk, bleach, Liquid washing containers),
- cutting boards,
- Utility piping
- cable insulation
- toys
- Ice cream tubs
- picnic ware
- household and kitchen ware
Less Common Applications
- wood plastic composites
- Snowboards
- plastic surgery, specifically skeletal and facial reconstruction
HDPE (2) is widely recycled via kerbside collection systems and can be recycled into pens and detergent bottles.
HDPE Bottles
Extruded 80mm HDPE Pipe
Milk Crate
HDPE Construction Net
Local Authority Waste
The Top 10 Authorities removing HDPE [2].
| FY | AUTHORITY | OPERATOR | ADDRESS | TONNES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | Wolverhampton MBC | S & B Waste Management & Recycling Ltd | Plot 26 Purbrook Road, Monmore Green, Wolverhampton, West Midlands | 2,997 |
| 24/25 | Pembrokeshire County Council | Jayplas | High View road, Berristow Lane, South Normanton | 1,582 |
| 24/25 | Wakefield City MDC | Van Werven U K Ltd | Whitemoor Business Park, Cliffe Common, Selby, North Yorkshire | 774 |
| 24/25 | North Devon District Council | Newbery Recycling Limited | Anchor Mill, Braunton Road, Barnstaple, Devon | 726 |
| 24/25 | Bath and North East Somerset Council | J & A Young ( Leicester ) Ltd | J & A Young ( Leicester), Berristow Lane, South Normanton, Derbyshire | 494 |
| 24/25 | Bridgend CBC | Jayplas | High View road, Berristow Lane, South Normanton | 403 |
| 24/25 | Wigan MBC | FCC Recycling (UK) Limited | Blackburn Meadows Waste Management Centre, Alsing Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire | 147 |
| 24/25 | Somerset Council | Wessex Associated Industries Limited | Horizon Mill, Dunball Wharf, Bridgwater, Somerset | 57 |
| 24/25 | Camden LB | Chas Storer Ltd | Storer House, Coopers Lane, Northaw, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire | 57 |
| 24/25 | Cardiff County Council | Other/Exempt | WESSEX ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES LIMITED ; WESSEX ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES LIMITED Horizon Mill, Dunball Wharf, Bridgwater, Somerset. TA6 4TN FB3008XY/A001 403982 | 56 |
