FAQs - Frequently asked questions
to the free collection service for PU foam cans
- Who can use the free collection service for PU foam cans?
- Where do I dispose of individual PU foam cans?
- Can I also return full PU foam bottles?
- What costs are incurred if I want to dispose of PU foam cans?
- How many boxes or more can I have the construction foam cans collected by the haulage company?
- How long does it take for the cartons to be collected for recycling once the order has been placed?
- How should the boxes with the used PU foam cans be packed?
- Where can I dispose of hardened construction foam?
- What waste should I put construction foam in? Is construction foam construction waste?
- Why does construction foam not belong in the yellow bag?
- Why should used PU foam cans be recycled at PDR?
- What does PDR do with the PU foam cans?
- What is behind the letters PDR?
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Who can use the free collection service for PU foam cans?
If you use PU foam cans regularly or in large quantities, the free PDR collection service is available to you. From a quantity of 6 cartons (approx. 70 cans), we will collect the construction foam cans from you free of charge with a forwarding agent.
Smaller quantities and individual cans can be handed in at your local collection point. Many DIY stores also take back used construction foam cans. You can find a collection point near you using our zip code search.
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Still have questions? Our video shows you how to order a collection!
Where do I dispose of individual PU foam cans?
You can dispose of individual PU foam cans at your local collection point or at many DIY stores. Our zip code search shows you where you can find return points in your area. The zip code search includes around 3,000 return points for PU foam cans throughout Germany, so you are sure to find what you are looking for. Even if you only return individual cans or small quantities, you will receive a certificate of disposal.
Can I also return full PU foam bottles?
Yes, PDR also recycles full construction foam cans. For example, overstocked goods or incorrect batches. If you wish to have larger quantities collected for recycling, please let us know when you place your order.
What costs will I incur if I want to dispose of PU foam cans?
If you use the PDR take-back service, you will not incur any additional costs. This is because you have already paid for the return and recycling of the used construction foam cans when you purchased them. This is what the symbol stands for: "Recyclable can"
From how many boxes can I have the construction foam cans collected by the shipping company?
Our logistics partners will collect empty PU foam cans from you from a quantity of 6 cartons (approx. 70 cans). Please collect the cans in boxes and store them in such a way that they are protected from the weather. Place the individual cans vertically in the box with the valve facing upwards and seal the box.
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For quantities smaller than six boxes, please use one of our approximately 3,000 collection points, which you can find using our zip code search. In exceptional cases, PDR will provide you with return stamps (pre-filled for each individual box) for postal dispatch. You will not incur any shipping costs. Please give the boxes to the DHL parcel deliverer. Letter carriers with delivery vans will also accept them. You can of course also hand in the boxes at your post office counter. Contact our PDR Service Center via the free PDR hotline (0800 7836736).
How long does it take for the boxes to be collected for recycling once the order has been placed?
We will collect the boxes (minimum quantity: 6 boxes of 12 cans each) from you within a few weeks of placing the order. We also pay attention to environmental protection during collection. This means that we will schedule you into the next tour in your region. Thank you for your understanding. The logistics partner will contact you one day in advance about the date!
How should the boxes with the used PU foam cans be packed?
It is best to use the original sales boxes or our free PDR return boxes. Place the used PU foam cans upright with the valve facing upwards, seal the boxes with adhesive tape and store them protected from the weather.
Still have questions? Our video shows you how to order a collection!
PDR-Tipp: Original-Kartons nutzen
Wenn Sie PU-Schaumdosen kartonweise verwenden, stellen Sie diese nach Gebrauch einfach zurück in den Original-Verkaufskarton, der gleichzeitig als Rücksendekarton dient.
Bei fehlenden oder beschädigten Originalkartons senden wir Ihnen gerne kostenfrei Rücksendekartons für die nächste Abholung zu, wenn Sie dies im Abholformular angeben.
Where can I dispose of hardened construction foam?
The cured PU foam is environmentally neutral and therefore harmless. It can be disposed of with the residual waste.
What kind of waste does construction foam go in? Is construction foam construction waste? Answer: Yes and no!
Yes!
You can simply dispose of hardened construction foam in the construction waste container or in residual waste. It is environmentally neutral and can be disposed of without any problems.
No!
Used PU foam cans are classified as hazardous waste due to their residual contents and also because of the pressurized gas packaging. In addition, their contents are far too good to throw away. They must therefore be disposed of as hazardous waste and should never be placed in the mixed construction waste container, the commercial waste container, the residual waste or the yellow bag!
Why doesn't construction foam belong in the yellow bag?
Used construction foam cans are classified as hazardous waste and are therefore not allowed in the yellow bag. Cured construction foam residues are not packaging and therefore do not belong there either.
Why should used PU foam cans be recycled at PDR?
Legislation classifies used PU foam cans as hazardous waste under waste legislation and stipulates that they must be recycled. They therefore do not belong in the residual waste, yellow bag, tinplate or mixed construction waste containers. You can find the legal basis here.
PDR offers the optimum solution. The European manufacturers of PU foam cans founded the company PDR - Products through Recycling in 1993. In Thurnau in Upper Franconia, PU foam cans collected throughout Germany, including the residual contents, are primarily recycled.
What does PDR do with PU foam cans?
PDR recycles used PU foam cans for high-quality recycling. More than 95% of the cans, including their residual contents, are recycled, around 80% of which is material. You can find out more about our recycling system here.
What is behind the letters PDR?
PDR stands for "products through recycling". We are the recycling specialist with 30 years of experience in PU chemistry and plastics and develop individual solutions for used products and production residues. With material recycling to new products! Information on our recyclable recovered products can be found here.
Do you have any further questions?
If you cannot find the answer to your question here, you can reach us via our free PDR hotline 0800 7836736 or via the PDR contact form.
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