Recyclable waste collectors and waste sacks
- Robust and durable steel recyclable waste collectors for high traffic areas
- Polyethylene recyclable waste collectors: lightweight and easy to transport for a high level of flexibility
- Waste sacks made from post-consumer recyclate (PCR) or post-industrial recyclate (PIR)
- HDPE for light to medium weight waste without sharp edges, such as office waste and household waste
- LDPE for sharp edged, heavy or pointy items of waste
Recyclable waste collectors
Material
Steel
- Very robust and stable for high traffic areas
- Resistant to damage and wear
- Hardwearing and resistant to rust
- Fire resistant and suitable for cigarettes
- Recyclable
Polyethylene
- Lightweight and easy to transport for a high level of flexibility
- Robust and durable
- Corrosion resistant and weatherproof
- Easy to clean
- Recyclable
Practical aids
Fire extinguishing
Lockable
Mobile
Multiple collectors
Inner containers
Opening
Size and capacity
approx. 35 litres
approx. 60 litres
approx. 120 – 150 litres
TIP:
The correctly sized waste sacks
Width of waste sack = (circumference of container/2) + 10%
Length of waste sack = height of container + (width of base/2) + 10%
Waste sacks
Source of material
Waste sacks made from post-consumer recyclate (PCR)
- Made of end consumer waste products, e.g. packaging and plastic bottles
- Recycling by means of collecting, sorting, cleaning and processing
- Greater complexity due to contamination and material diversity
- Environmental benefits due to less landfill waste and reduction in demand for raw materials
Waste sacks made from post-industrial recyclate (PIR)
- Made of production waste such as surpluses and offcuts
- Direct, clean and more homogeneous recycling process
- Lower complexity due to less contamination
- Environmental benefits due to increased resource efficiency, less production waste and promotion of the circular economy
Material and models
Different waste sacks are selected on the basis of the material being disposed of. However, the thickest material (in micrometres = µm) is not always the best choice. Rather, the film quality and the intended use play a decisive role in any decision about which product to purchase.
HDPE = high density polyethylene
HDPE (or PE-HD) can be identified by the crackling sound it makes when it is moved. It is more temperature resistant and is often used for thinner materials (waste sacks). Due to its higher density, it is extremely tear resistant when used for thinner sacks, but any tears that form will spread easily.
For light to medium weight waste without sharp edges, such as office waste and household waste
LDPE = low density polyethylene
LDPE (or PE-LD) is softer and significantly more elastic than HDPE. This means that it has a higher tear resistance. It does not tear as easily and is more hardwearing against holes.
Suitable for: sharp edged, heavy or pointy waste