polystyrene

[sparkyaj]

Hi guys

Non surf related. Does anyone know how I can dispose, or do something with polystyrene. Any help would be greatful

[Chillitt]

Hi guys

Non surf related. Does anyone know how I can dispose, or do something with polystyrene. Any help would be greatful

chuck it in the loft! its a good insulator!!!

[safysurfer]

is it snowing where you are, if so theres your answer .

[bobafatass]

What sort of polystyrene is it ? big blocks , chippings ?

if it's big blocks , build a very lightweight garage

or break it up and flog it on fleabay as packaging.


Andy.

[sparkyaj]

it's the blocks that come in tv boxes.

By boss it quite ill and I'm trying to have a clean up at work. We have a retail shop. The problem is, we are responsable for keeping all waste from new tv's delivered to customers under new environment laws, BUT non of the tips/recycle people will touch the polystyrene as it causes toxins when dumped, burned, disolved etc........

We pay loads for environment agency fee's and yet they are totaly unable to offer me a option..

So, we are stuck building up mountains of the stuff.

It's used in so much stuff, but it's how you get it moved on. nobody wants to now..........

All I wanted to do was help.

Now I see why it's building up so much

[paul jones]

it's the blocks that come in tv boxes.

By boss it quite ill and I'm trying to have a clean up at work. We have a retail shop. The problem is, we are responsable for keeping all waste from new tv's delivered to customers under new environment laws, BUT non of the tips/recycle people will touch the polystyrene as it causes toxins when dumped, burned, disolved etc........

We pay loads for environment agency fee's and yet they are totaly unable to offer me a option..

So, we are stuck building up mountains of the stuff.

It's used in so much stuff, but it's how you get it moved on. nobody wants to now..........

All I wanted to do was help.

Now I see why it's building up so much

hi m8 have you tried any skip hire firms just say its shop waste dont mention its all polystyrene worth a try

[sparkyaj]

Hiya matey

thanks for the reply, have called a few, as it's commercial, they insist on knowing what it's for........... thought about making 25,000 bean bags for the summer months

but just found an interesting web link stating that pols. is seriously dangerous for your health.

Whats more worrying is, the symptoms given match 4 of the 6 staff that work at our place

I've printed a copy off to take in in the morning.

http://www.ejnet.org/plastics/polystyrene/health.html

check out the health effects section.

[phoebelala]

Hi guys

Non surf related. Does anyone know how I can dispose, or do something with polystyrene. Any help would be greatful

These stupid Euro laws make me chuck.

I own a chain of sarnie shops and its now illegal to dispose of animal waste (in other works bacon rind and left over sliced meat) in the bin for goodness sake. It all gets taken home for the dogs anyway but what a crazy nanny state we live in.

Al.

[Dunno]

Hiya matey

thanks for the reply, have called a few, as it's commercial, they insist on knowing what it's for........... thought about making 25,000 bean bags for the summer months

but just found an interesting web link stating that pols. is seriously dangerous for your health.

Whats more worrying is, the symptoms given match 4 of the 6 staff that work at our place

I've printed a copy off to take in in the morning.

http://www.ejnet.org/plastics/polystyrene/health.html

check out the health effects section.

What about contacting the supplier or manufacturer to see if they can either take it back to re-use or suggest what you do with the stuff.

They should be looking at alternatives as I am sure you are not the only company with this problem.

[POPEYE]

There was somthing on meridian television (the old southern television) a few
weeks ago abouth a bloke who is making plastic "wood" out of waste polystirene, He was making sheds, chalets etc, Might be worth a call to
Meridian to see if they can hook you up! Ian

[Vagrant No2]

I chuck all my rubbish in my neighbours garden . And mud off my Runner .You are welcome to dump it there .

[BUSHWHACKER]

I agree with Dunno. There must be companies that take old polystyrene and grind it up to make other products. Try plastics recycling in the yellow pages.

[Medieval Dave]

A chap I deal with has a nice tecnique. He has one business that involves him stacking up a lot of packaging.

He has another little business selling quite small items via mailorder. When people get them they think. 'gosh, what a big box'

I'd try to buy a job lot of 1000 cheap torches or something on the internet. put them on Ebay for £1 each plus £1 P&P.

Send each one out with plenty of broken up polystyrene. As disposing of it commercialy and declaring what it is could cost you about £25 per cubic meter you could be well ahead of the game. Remember that up to a point postage is only by wieght.

Dave

[sparkyaj]

That';s bad. thats like asking for a surf bumper sticker on here and getting a jopb lot of poly at the same time................OOOOOOOOOH

Thats' what I paid my subs for on here!!!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh

Who sends out the stickers??


hehehehehehehe

[hellmett]

Re

In Short:-

Is there anywhere i can recycle the polystyrene packaging from new household appliances?

Sorry but the short answer is no. As you may have already read on the site, there are many problems associated with the recycling of plastic packaging and the same issues of economic viability applies to polystyrene.

Expanded polystyrene packaging is an efficient use of resources for its size, as it is made up of 98% air and only 2% material, which becomes only too apparent when it comes to storing it for disposal.

Sadly it is these very same properties which make it hard to recycle. It is too lightweight and bulky for recycling through " bring" sites with Local Authorities providing containers/ skips and although it seems plentiful at the time, it does not occur frequently enough within domestic rubbish to warrant it being collected through kerbside.

Polystyrene will not be a priority for Councils in the Strategy Area for the time being, as their energy will be primarily focused towards recycling everyday household items and ones which will help them achieve their targets. Once maximum collection of these has been achieved the Strategy Area can address the more difficult materials such as polystyrene. The Plastics Industry is keen to work with Local Authorities to address issues such as transport and storage which can act as barriers to collection.

Despite this, it is worth noting that 15% of Polystyrene is recycled in the UK. This is the highest rate for any type of plastic and is achieved not through Councils but through industry, including retail, that uses large quantities everyday and have established routes for its use. Examples include: turning it into further packaging and "Filler foam beads", use in construction and insulation purposes and making it into a wood substitue for fences, walkways etc.

Source:-

http://www.recap.co.uk/questionsanda...andanswers.asp

However,

http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fulls...be_set_up.html

It is recycled, someplaces, apparently!

Gary