Shipping cost is a major component of its recycling as aste EPS is lightweight. The material handling requirements for EPS waste are usually determined by the recycler. Mostly EPS waste is either bagged in loose form or baled prior to shipment.
EPS waste must be segregated from other materials before it is recycled. Ideally the EPS should be separated before it enters the waste stream to avoid contamination and so as to not take up bin capacity for other recyclable materials.
The collected EPS is fed into a granulation machine. The granulated material is then fed to a hopper where it is stored before being compressed into continuous lengths. This compressed material is broken into lengths suitable for palletisation. Once palletised the material is ready for shipment.
All EPS material recycled and exported for further reprocessing. EPSA is committed to working with Australian companies to develop a closed loop Australian based EPS recycling industry.
Once exported, the EPS material is then shredded and then extruded to form General Purpose Polystyrene pellets. This can then be used as a feedstock for applications such as synthetic timber, PS moulding and video casette cases, stationery products as well as plant pots and coathangers.
