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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Events

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Upcoming Events

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 […]

Past Events

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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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Responsible Ship Recycling Forum 2026

Responsible Ship Recycling Forum is a annual conference for the global ship recycling sector. Industry professionals from around the world gather each May in London to share vital market intelligence, sharpen operations and to make and renew the key connections needed to turn insight into action. Over one focused day, industry professionals gather for sharp, […]

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Fast fashion, slow progress? Scaling EU circularity in textiles

Fast fashion keeps growing, while Europe’s plans for a circular textile sector struggle to keep up. How can we match rising volumes of cheap clothing with EU goals on recycling and sustainability? In this 50-minute panel, recyclers, brands, policymakers and NGOs will share their views on: – Market & trade realities – why low-quality textiles […]

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IFAT Munich 2026

It doesn’t matter whether you are a global player or a medium-sized company, a large city or a small municipality. IFAT Munich places a clear focus on recycling and disposal for private-sector and municipal waste management companies—both in the exhibition and in the program. The aim is to identify solutions to close raw material cycles and further advance […]

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28th International Recovered Paper Conference

Save the date and join us for the biggest event of the recovered paper industry in Europe! We look forward to inspiring speakers, engaging discussions and excellent networking opportunities. A finalised agenda and registration details will follow soon on this page.

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IARC 2026 – Hamburg

iarc 2026 is the international platform for discussing the latest developments and challenges in circular economy and automotive recycling. We bring together up to 300 decision-makers from the automotive and recycling sector, especially car manufacturers, metal suppliers, plastic scrap traders, recyclers, shredder operators, policy-makers and many more. Message from the Chair of the Steering Committee The […]

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8th International Circular Economy Meeting

From critical to circular: innovation and alliances for the Europe of tomorrow The eighth edition of the International Circular Economy Meeting will be a two-day event, whose main objective is to promote the green economy through knowledge and the exchange of experiences between local, national and international agents. For this, in each edition we have […]

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ECOMONDO 2025

Ecomondo is the international benchmark for ecological transition and the circular economy: the 28th edition promises to exceed all expectations with a program full of innovations, visionary projects, and unmissable opportunities for companies, start-ups, researchers, innovators, and policymakers. You can visit Ecomondo from November 4 to 7, 2025, in Rimini. Ecomondo 2025 is not just an event, but a global platform to create new alliances, explore opportunities, and shape the future.From workshops to panel discussions with leaders of the circular economy, every participant will have the chance to be inspired, learn, and contribute to the transformation of […]

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SteelOrbis Fall 2025 Conference & 93rd IREPAS Meeting

The world’s number one event for the long steel market is in Munich during Oktoberfest! SteelOrbis is excited to announce that the second gathering of SteelOrbis and IREPAS in 2025 will be held at the Sofitel Munich Bayerpost on September 28-30 during Oktoberfest. While gathering its members and participants together at the world’s number one event for long steel products and […]

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