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Plastic waste clearance, from pallet wrap to pipes

Pallet wrap, crates, tubs, pipes and other plastics collected from wherever they are stored and sorted at a licensed facility.

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  • Rated 5 stars on Google
  • Licensed waste carrier CBDU526130
  • Insured up to £5 million
  • 90% of waste recycled

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Plastic waste clearance for film, packaging and rigid items

Plastic waste is awkward because it is bulky, light and comes in dozens of forms. Pallet wrap balloons out of every bin it is put in, crates and drums do not crush, and old garden furniture will not fit in a car. Our plastic waste clearance removes all of it in one visit, from business premises, building sites and homes. The team collects from wherever the plastic is stored and does the loading.

What we collect falls into two groups. The first is film: shrink wrap, polythene sheeting, bubble wrap and bags, which are best bagged or tied so they do not blow about. The second is rigid plastic: crates, tubs, pipes, guttering, storage boxes, toys and uPVC offcuts. Packaging rarely arrives alone, so boxes can go on the same van as a cardboard collection, and broken pallets as wood waste clearance.

Containers need one extra check. Empty, rinsed tubs, drums and jerry cans are simple to deal with. If a container still holds chemicals, oil, paint or anything you cannot identify, or carries a hazard label, send us a photo and we will tell you how it can be handled. For a business that produces plastic every week, a regular visit under our commercial waste collection is usually more practical than waiting for it to build up.

Different plastics are recycled in different ways, and some cannot be recycled at all. After collection the load goes to a licensed facility, where it is separated by type. Our guide on what happens to rubbish after collection explains the sorting stage. To get a price, send a photo on WhatsApp to 07935 554 253 and tell us roughly what the plastic is. We confirm a clear price before loading, with no hidden fees.

Plastic waste we take, from film to rigid items

Film, packaging and rigid plastic items from businesses, building sites and homes.

Clear bags of plastic bottles and packaging stacked on a pallet

Plastic waste we clear

  • Pallet wrap and shrink wrap
  • Polythene sheeting and bags
  • Crates, trays and tote boxes
  • Empty drums and tubs
  • Pipes, guttering and uPVC offcuts
  • Plastic garden furniture
  • Toys and storage boxes
  • Polystyrene and bubble wrap
Worker loading bagged plastic and crates into a van

What is included in the job

  • Collection from inside or outside
  • Loose film bagged up
  • Large items dismantled if needed
  • All lifting and loading
  • Clear price before loading
  • Sorting at a licensed facility
  • Waste transfer note and invoice
  • Site left tidy

Plastic waste clearance cost and load sizes

Plastic weighs little, so volume decides the cost. Stacked crates and bagged film fill less of the van than loose items. Slide to the load size that matches yours for the guide price.

4 cubic yards · Medium load

£275 guide price

About 40 bin bags

Typically fits: sofa, armchair, coffee table, a few bags or boxes.

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See all 12 load sizes and guide prices
Load Bin bags Guide price Typically fits
1 yd³ 10 £155 Washing machine, tumble dryer, small loose items
2 yd³ 20 £225 Washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, a few bags or boxes
3 yd³ 25–30 £250 Washing machine, tumble dryer, small cabinet, a few bags or loose items
4 yd³ 40 £275 Sofa, armchair, coffee table, a few bags or boxes
5 yd³ 45–55 £300 Sofa, 2 armchairs, coffee table, TV unit, a few bags or loose items
6 yd³ 55–65 £320 Three-seater sofa, wardrobe, chest of drawers, a few bags or boxes
7 yd³ 65–75 £360 Three-seater sofa, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside cabinet, several bags
8 yd³ 75–85 £400 Sofa, bed frame, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk, several bags or boxes
9 yd³ 85–95 £460 Sofa suite, dining table, 4 chairs, wardrobe, chest of drawers, several bags
10 yd³ 90–100 £520 Sofa, bed frame, 2 wardrobes, chest of drawers, desk, several bags
11 yd³ 100–110 £580 Sofa suite, bed frame, 2 wardrobes, chest of drawers, desk, bags and loose waste
12 yd³ 100–120 £640 2 sofas, bed frame, 2 wardrobes, chest of drawers, dining table, 4 chairs, bags

How our plastic waste clearance works

  1. Show us the plastic

    WhatsApp a photo to 07935 554 253. Tell us if it is film, rigid items or containers, and what the containers held.

  2. Get your price

    We work out the load size and give you a clear price, which is confirmed again before loading.

  3. Bagged, stacked and loaded

    Loose wrap is bagged, crates are nested and bulky items are carried out to the van by the team.

  4. Separated by type

    At the licensed facility the plastics are split from other waste and sorted for recycling where possible.

Why choose us for plastic waste clearance

Film and rigid together

Wrap, crates, pipes and polystyrene all go in one collection. You do not have to separate them first.

Clear answers on containers

Send a photo of any drum or tub with contents or a hazard label and we will tell you what can be done with it.

Collected where it sits

Warehouse floor, yard, garage or garden. We carry it out, so nothing needs moving to the kerb.

Licence and transfer notes

Upper tier waste carrier licence CBDU526130, with a waste transfer note and invoice provided.

Before and after: what our plastic waste clearance looks like

Before: bags of plastic and crates piled in a yard Before
After: the same yard clear After

What happens to plastic waste after we collect it

Plastics are sorted by type because each is reprocessed differently. Clean film, such as pallet wrap and polythene, can be baled and recycled into new film or bags. Rigid plastics like crates, pipes and tubs are usually granulated and remoulded into new products. Mixed, dirty or composite plastics are harder to deal with and may go for energy recovery instead. Keeping film free of food and soil, as far as you can, improves the chance that it is recycled.

If the plastic comes from a business, you have a duty of care to pass it only to a licensed carrier and to keep the waste transfer note. Our guide to commercial waste duty of care covers what the note should show. It also helps to describe the waste accurately when you book. Telling us that a stack of drums once held cooking oil, detergent or something else lets us plan where the load can go.

What our customers say

“Brilliant service and really quick. Cleared my garage without any hassle.”
John
“Fair pricing and great communication. House clearance completed smoothly.”
Erik
“Reliable and efficient team. Everything was removed quickly and left tidy.”
Lee

Plastic waste clearance FAQs

Do I have to sort the plastic by type before collection?

No. Everything can be loaded together and is separated at the licensed facility. If it is easy for you to keep clean film apart from rigid items, that helps with loading and recycling, but it does not change whether we can collect.

Can you take drums and containers that had chemicals in them?

Ask us first. Empty, rinsed containers are generally not a problem. If there is residue, an unknown liquid or a hazard symbol on the label, send a photo of the container and the label and we will tell you what is possible. Some contents need a specialist contractor.

Is all the plastic you collect recycled?

Not all of it. Clean film and common rigid plastics are widely recycled. Dirty, mixed or composite plastics often cannot be, and may be used for energy recovery instead. Taking all the waste we collect together, around 90% is recycled.

Will you collect uPVC window frames and guttering?

Yes. Old frames, fascias, guttering and downpipes are common after building work. Frames with the glass still in are heavier and need careful handling, so mention this when you ask for a quote. Offcuts and short lengths can be bundled or loaded loose.

Do you collect plastic packaging from shops on a regular basis?

Yes. Retail units can produce wrap, hangers, bags and crates every week. We can collect plastic on its own or along with your other waste. See shop waste clearance for how collections from retail premises are arranged.

How should loose shrink wrap be stored before you arrive?

Push it into bags or a bulk sack and keep it under cover if you can. Loose film blows around in the lightest wind and holds rainwater, which makes it heavier and harder to recycle. If you have nothing to bag it in, leave it where it is and we will bag it as we load.

Have your plastic waste cleared

Send a photo on WhatsApp to 07935 554 253 and we will confirm a price before we load.

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