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What we recycle

Plastics

Plastics are composed of polymers i.e., compounds made of many small molecules.

Ferrous metals

Ferrous metals, primarily composed of iron, include materials like steel and cast iron, which are commonly found in construction, manufacturing, and transportation.

Non-Ferrous metals

Non-ferrous metals, such as aluminum, copper, lead, zinc, and titanium, do not contain iron and are valued for their resistance to corrosion and high conductivity.

Paper

Recycled paper is a versatile material that can replace or supplement virgin pulp to create new products like packaging, newspapers, and insulation.

Textiles

Textiles, including both synthetic fibers like polyester and natural fibers like cotton, are integral to daily life, with global production nearly tripling since 1975.

Tyres

Tyres contain multiple valuable materials such as rubber (75%), steel (15%) and textile fibres (10%).

Construction & Demolition

Construction and demolition (C&D) waste includes materials like concrete, bricks, wood, metals, glass, plastics, and hazardous substances such as asbestos.

End-of-life Vehicles

End-of-life Vehicles (ELVs) contain valuable materials like metals (steel, aluminum), plastics, rubber, and glass, as well as batteries.

E-waste

E-waste, otherwise referred to as waste electronical and electronic equipment (WEEE), is mainly composed of non-ferrous metals (nickel, copper, lead, etc.

Ships

End-of-life ships are decommissioned vessels that contain valuable materials like steel, metals, and electronics, along with hazardous substances such as asbestos, oils, and toxic chemicals.

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Brussels, Belgium

May 27 2026

Securing Europe’s clean transition through e-waste circularity

Recycling Europe Events

IFEMA, Madrid

June 10 2026

European Recycling Conference (ERC) 2026

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Messe, Frankfurt, Germany

June 17 2026

E-Waste World Expo2026

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Messe Frankfurt, Germany

June 17 2026

Battery Recycling Expo2026

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Messe, Frankfurt, Germany

June 17 2026

Metal Recycling Expo 2026

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Messe, Frankfurt, Germany

June 17 2026

ITAD & Circular Electronics Expo 2026

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Brussels, Belgium

June 24 2026

Textiles Recycling Expo 2026

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Berlin, Germany

September 9 2026

ICBR 2026 – Berlin
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countries accross Europe

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2+ million

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green & local jobs

95 billion

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EUR contribution to the EU economy

What we recycle

Our work is guided by seven material-specific Branches—supported by cross-branch working groups and taskforces

Our Latest Publications

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18 May 2026 | Position papers/letters

Recycling Europe Tyres’ policy recommendations on how to unlock circularity through tyre ecodesign

Introduction The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) establishes a framework to improve the environmental sustainability of products placed on the EU market, via setting design requirements. In this context, the ecodesign of tyres is of vital importance for circularity in the tyre value chain. Tyres are complex products with long value chains, and design […]
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08 May 2026 | Press releases & statements

Recycling Europe brings fast-fashion and textile circularity crisis to the spotlight at IFAT 2026

Brussels, 8 May 2026 – At IFAT Munich 2026 this week, Recycling Europe and bvse brought together policymakers, industry leaders and circular economy experts for the high-level panel discussion “Fast fashion, slow progress? Scaling EU circularity in textiles”, placing the growing crisis facing Europe’s textile recycling and circularity systems firmly at the centre of the […]
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06 May 2026 | Press releases & statements

Maintaining adequate aid intensities is essential to deliver Europe’s Circular Economy objectives

Recycling Europe welcomes the revision of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) as an opportunity to better align state aid rules with the EU’s circular economy, industrial, and climate objectives. To be effective, the revised framework must fully recognise the strategic role of recycling in delivering decarbonisation, resource security, and competitiveness in the EU. However, […]
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28 April 2026 | Position papers/letters

Open Letter to Jessika Roswall: Advancing End-of-Waste Criteria for Recovered Paper

To the kind attention of: Ms Jessika ROSWALLCommissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy Brussels, 24 April 2026 Advancing End-of-Waste Criteria for Recovered Paper Dear Commissioner Jessika Roswall, On behalf of Recycling Europe, we would like to draw your attention to the urgent need to establish EU-wide end-of-waste (EoW) criteria for recovered […]
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21 April 2026 | Position papers/letters

Recycling Europe’s position on the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA)

Recycling Europe welcomes the Commission’s objective to strengthen the EU industry and to stimulate demand for low-carbon products through the creation of lead markets under the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA). Incentivising circularity and recycling is a key tool to reach these objectives. However, in its current form, the proposal fails to recognise the role of […]
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15 April 2026 | Press releases & statements

Galloo joins Recycling Europe as Gold Sponsor

Brussels, 16 April 2026 – Recycling Europe is pleased to welcome Galloo as Gold-level sponsor, reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing metals and plastics circularity and supporting competitive, well-functioning markets for recycled materials in Europe. Galloo is one of the leading recycling companies for ferrous and non-ferrous metals and plastics in Western Europe. Thanks to […]
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15 April 2026 | Press releases & statements

Middle East conflict exposes double standards in EU ‘scrap’ trade debate as aluminium ingots & billets flow out of Europe

Brussels, 16 April 2026 – Recent disruptions in aluminium supply through the Strait of Hormuz have impacted the production and logistics of semi-finished aluminium products in countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),including primary aluminium producers in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman. While Recycling Europe condemns any attacks on industrial infrastructure, these disruptions expose […]
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13 April 2026 | Press releases & statements

EBMI2026 Reveals Preliminary Agenda: 180+ Industry Experts to Tackle Global Material Recovery Challenges at Messe Frankfurt

FRANKFURT, GERMANY – 17-18 June 2026 – The powerhouse coalition of E-Waste World Expo, Battery Recycling Expo, Metal Recycling Expo and the ITAD & Circular Electronics Expo – collectively known as EBMI2026 – has officially unveiled its preliminary 2026 conference agenda. Taking place from 17-18 June at Messe Frankfurt, this massive co-located event will feature […]
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09 April 2026 | Position papers/letters

Ensuring a smooth implementation of new EU waste shipment rules

The letter was originally published on 28 January, and updated on 9 April with additional signatures. Dear Commissioner Roswall, The new Waste Shipment Regulation entered into force on 20 May 2024, with most of its provisions—including critical operational requirements—set to apply from 21 May 2026. Among these are the mandatory electronic submission and exchange of […]
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09 April 2026 | Press releases & statements

Joint reaction to the Environmental Omnibus: call to maintain Authorised Representatives’ obligation for EPR

Following the European Commission’s proposal for an Omnibus package targeting the simplification of administrative burdens in environmental legislation (Environmental Omnibus), a particular point has raised worries across European industry and civil society. The signatories of this joint statement hereby express their collective concerns about the proposed suspension of the mandatory appointment of an Authorised Representative […]

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  • Textiles
  • Plastics
  • Construction & Demolition
  • Non-Ferrous metals
  • Paper
  • Tyres
  • Ships

Latest Events

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27 May 2026 | Recycling Europe Events

Securing Europe’s clean transition through e-waste circularity

  Recycling Europe is pleased to invite you to a high-level event on e-waste circularity, taking place on 27 May 2026, from 14:00 to 17:30, at the Residence Palace Brussels (Rue de la Loi 155, 1040 Bruxelles) Our event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to showcase cutting-edge innovations and sustainable practices in e-waste […]
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10 June 2026 | Recycling Europe Events

European Recycling Conference (ERC) 2026

The European Recycling Conference (ERC) is coming to Madrid, Spain, on 10 June 2026 at IFEMA. This year’s edition, co-organised with Recycling Europe’s Spanish member FER, will bring together hundreds of recycling professionals, policymakers, traders, and market experts from across Europe and beyond to strengthen dialogue, build partnerships, and advance circularity. Positioned as a key […]
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17 June 2026 | Other Events

E-Waste World Expo2026

E-Waste World Expo 2026 is the must-attend global event for recycling companies, critical raw material suppliers, electronics manufacturers and suppliers, ITAD companies, and the entire electronic waste recycling supply chain to come together to discover the latest innovations and solutions to create a circular economy and help create sustainable supply chains for the future. Covering […]
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17 June 2026 | Other Events

Battery Recycling Expo2026

Battery Recycling Expo 2026 is the must-attend global event for battery producers, recycling companies, critical raw material suppliers, and the entire battery supply chain to come together to discover the latest innovations and solutions to create a circular economy for used batteries and help create sustainable supply chains of the future. The 2026 event is […]
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17 June 2026 | Other Events

Metal Recycling Expo 2026

Metal Recycling Expo 2026 is the must-attend global event for recycling companies, critical raw material suppliers, and the entire metals recycling supply chain to come together to discover the latest innovations and solutions to create a circular economy for used metals and help create sustainable supply chains of the future. The 2026 event is free-to-attend […]
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17 June 2026 | Other Events

ITAD & Circular Electronics Expo 2026

ITAD & Circular Electronics Expo 2026 is the must-attend global event for electronics manufacturers, IT Asset Disposition companies, electronics repairers & resellers, data center owners, large IT users, IT hardware leasing companies and the entire electronics supply chain. Everyone will come together to discover the latest trends, regulations and solutions to create a circular economy […]
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24 June 2026 | Other Events

Textiles Recycling Expo 2026

Join global leaders in textiles recycling as the Textiles Recycling Expo returns for its second edition on 24–25 June 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Following an incredible launch in 2025, this free-to-attend, two-day event is back – bigger and better than ever. Bringing together industry pioneers, recyclers, manufacturers, and sustainability experts, the 2026 expo will build […]
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09 September 2026 | Other Events

ICBR 2026 – Berlin

ICBR 2026 is the international platform for reviewing the challenges faced by the battery recycling industry on a global basis. For 31 consecutive years, ICBR has brought together the international community of experts and decision makers of the entire Battery Recycling value chain, including battery recyclers and manufacturers, collection organizations, OEM’s, policymakers, materials and services providers […]

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