Insider knowledge PU foam can recycling

for recycling PU foam cans

In Germany, around 23 million polyurethane foam cans (PU foam cans) are used every year. Legislation classifies used PU foam cans as hazardous waste and stipulates that they must be recycled. They do not belong in the residual waste, yellow bag, construction waste, commercial waste or tinplate containers. PDR offers the optimum solution and collects PU foam cans nationwide. In Thurnau in Upper Franconia, over 95% of the cans, including the residual contents, are recycled. This take-back service is included in the sales price of the cans and is therefore free of charge for you.

Why should PU foam cans be recycled?

Used cans contain both hazardous and recyclable materials. PDR offers safe and environmentally friendly recycling.

Why recycle PU foam cans?

How and into which components does PDR recycle PU foam cans?

In order to achieve the high recycling rate of more than 95%, PDR recycles both the packaging and the liquid residues so that something new can be created ...

PDR recycles these components

Why is recycling better than incineration (PDR life cycle assessment)?

PDR has shown in a study that the PDR recycling system is superior to conventional processes.

Why recycling is better

Case study: Recycling PU foam cans

Our case study shows PDR's solution expertise for recycling PU foam cans.

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What materials are produced in the process?

Discover which products and raw materials are recovered by PDR recycling.

Recovered products & raw materials

PU foam info center

Find out helpful information about the areas of application, benefits and processing of PU foam on the information website.

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PDR media library

Discover our extensive video collection on the recycling of PU foam cans.

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Further topics:

PDR system partners
Get an overview of PDR and the system partners behind the industry solution for PU foam cans

Legal basis
Several laws regulate the handling and treatment of PU foam cans

Customer testimonials