PVC-U Recycling

At our depot in Kirkby we employ many of our staff through the Future Jobs Fund. It is here that we process PVC-U window frames and doors that would otherwise be sent to land fill. We offer a collection service to customers of all sizes.

No matter what area of business we are in it is becoming more and more important to demonstrate a commitment to energy efficiency, waste reduction, sustainable manufacturing processes and responsible disposal of waste materials.

Elixir works closely with our partners to ensure that we deliver a service which is second to none.  We pride ourselves on our quality of service and this is represented by the satisfaction of our customers.  We work with Social Housing providers, local authorities and commercial businesses.

By working with Elixir you are supporting a true Social Enterprise and providing real sustainable jobs for young people.

Post Consumer

Post Consumer plastics are PVC-U window frames and doors that have been removed from properties for upgrade or from demolition sites.  This massive amount of UK waste would normally go to landfill.  We collect post consumer PVC-U from our partner’s sites across the UK.   The process then starts back at the depot in Kirkby.  Our technicians unload the frames and sections and then they are broken down into manageable sections.  These sections are then stripped of all the rubber and internal and external metals.  These sections are then cut into smaller sections and despatched to be granulated.   This granulated product is then manufactured into other plastic products.

Post Manufacture (Virgin Plastics)

Post manufacture plastics or commonly termed “Virgin Plastics” are collected from our partner’s sites across the UK.   These are collected as frame sections or as off cuts from the factories.  We supply cages and containers for our customers to make the collection easy and low cost.  The process then starts back at the depot in Kirkby.  Our technicians unload the frames, sections and off-cuts then, if necessary they are broken down into manageable sections.  These sections are then cut into smaller sections and despatched to be granulated.   This granulated product is then manufactured into other plastic products. 
We have our own weighing facilities here on-site to ensure all the incoming weights are recorded offering complete transparency to our customers. 

Other Bi-Products

After we have carried out the processing of the PVCu stock, we are left with high grade biproducts in addition to the plastics that are also perfect for recycling such as:

• Aluminium
• Brass
• Steel
• Rubber