Plasterboard Recycling
Our plasterboard recycling services
Countrystyle Recycling offers responsible, professional, and sustainable closed-loop plasterboard recycling in London, Kent and the South East.
In our plasterboard recycling process, we collect, process, and transform gypsum-based plasterboard back into raw gypsum, to produce new plasterboard. This creates a continuous cycle that reduces the amount of materials leaving the manufacturing process.
Plasterboard, also known as ‘drywall’, is made up of two outer layers of lining paper and an inner layer of gypsum. When gypsum is disposed of alongside biodegradable wastes, it can produce toxic hydrogen sulphide gas. As such, companies that produce gypsum waste have a legal duty of care to ensure it is transferred and processed according to law. If your business generates plasterboard waste, we can help your organisation stay compliant and save money on gypsum-based plasterboard disposal costs.
- PAS 109 compliant
- Repurposes 100% of received plasterboard waste
- Closed loop solution
- Cost-effective
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How is plasterboard recycled?
What are the benefits of recycling plasterboard?
Plasterboard drywall is made primarily of gypsum which is a naturally-occurring quarried material composed of calcium sulphate dihydrate – commonly found in sedimentary rock. Recycling of gypsum helps to conserve natural resources and protect ecological systems by reducing the need for gypsum mining.
Plasterboard recycling also helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, by extracting this gypsum to either be reused in the production of new plasterboard, or for agricultural and construction purposes.
If you require help with sustainable plasterboard disposal or need expert advice, contact our sales team for a free waste audit or site visit.
Why can't plasterboard go to landfill?
According to UK law, gypsum-based waste cannot be sent to landfill cells that accept biodegradable waste. This is because anaerobic fermentation can cause the material to release harmful hydrogen sulphide gas into the atmosphere. It is also a non-biodegradable substance, meaning it can use up valuable landfill space.
Instead, it must be separated for re-use or recovery. As a last resort, it may be sent to specialist landfill sites that have separate cells for non-biodegradable waste. Disposing of plasterboard in specialist landfills can be costly. It makes much better financial and environmental sense to send it for recycling.
At Countrystyle Recycling, our dedicated materials recycling facility recycles 100% of gypsum-based waste material, diverting this valuable waste from authorised landfill sites. When you partner with us, we ensure your waste is recycled and fully documented, and can save your business money.
Our plasterboard recycling facility
Countrystyle Recycling has the largest, most advanced, dedicated plasterboard processing facility in the UK and Europe.
We are also members of Gypsum Re-Processors UK & Ireland (GRAUKI), giving us insight into the latest gypsum recycling and plasterboard recycling legislation and research.
Using the latest technology, our purpose-built materials recycling facility repurposes 100% of received gypsum-based waste. It has the capacity to produce 120,000 tonnes of recycled gypsum each year, which meets PAS 109 standards.
Plasterboard recycling FAQs
Read our FAQ for more information about plasterboard disposal or contact us for expert advice.
Can I put plasterboard in a skip?
Plasterboard may only be placed into a dedicated single waste stream recycling skip. It must be separated from other general, commercial or industrial waste. This is because it is illegal to dispose of plasterboard and gypsum based material in landfills that accept general waste.
Why is plasterboard hazardous waste?
In its normal state, plasterboard is not classified as hazardous waste or deemed a threat to human health. However, this material can become problematic when disposed of in general waste landfills. When gypsum-based materials come into contact with moisture and decomposing organic matter, a chemical reaction occurs. Hydrogen sulphide gas is released into the environment which can cause unpleasant odours and harm people, animals, and the environment.
Can I take plasterboard to the tip?
If you’re wondering whether you can take plasterboard to the dump, some council-run recycling centres may accept small amounts of gypsum-based waste. It’s best to check with your local authority first. For businesses that produce a lot of plasterboard waste, it is much more cost-effective to hire an authorised waste carrier, like us, to handle your waste disposal.
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Let our experienced team help your business manage gypsum-based waste. Our plasterboard disposal and recycling services are affordable, flexible and tailored around your businesses needs. Contact us to arrange a free quote.