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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Membership

Who is eligible?

National recycling federations or companies active in recycling activities

Have your voice heard where EU decisions are made

  • Influence the policies, legislation and market developments shaping the future of recycling in Europe.

Access a powerful network

  • Connect with more than 400 recycling experts across Europe through our members’ platform and sectoral branches.

Take a seat at the table

  • Nominate up to four representatives to actively participate in Recycling Europe’s branches, working groups and technical committees.

Stay ahead of regulation

  • Receive expert legal, technical and policy support on the latest EU developments affecting your business.

Shape industry positions

  • Contribute directly to the development of Recycling Europe’s advocacy priorities and policy recommendations.

Gain visibility

  • Showcase your organisation, projects and achievements through Recycling Europe’s social media channels, newsletter and communications activities.

Access Europe’s leading recycling events

  • Benefit from participation in high-level industry gatherings, including the European Recycling Conference (ERC) and other exclusive networking opportunities.
Partnership

Partnership

Who is eligible?

National recycling federations or companies active in recycling activities.

Have your voice heard where EU decisions are made

Influence the policies, legislation and market developments shaping the future of recycling in Europe.

Access a powerful network

Connect with more than 400 recycling experts across Europe through our members’ platform and sectoral branches.

Take a seat at the table

Nominate up to two representatives to actively participate in Recycling Europe’s branches, working groups and technical committees.

Stay ahead of regulation

Receive expert legal, technical and policy support on the latest EU developments affecting your business.

Shape industry positions

Contribute directly to the development of Recycling Europe’s advocacy priorities and policy recommendations.

Gain visibility

Showcase your organisation, projects and achievements through Recycling Europe’s social media channels, newsletter and communications activities.

Access Europe’s leading recycling events

Benefit from participation in high-level industry gatherings, including the European Recycling Conference (ERC) and other exclusive networking opportunities.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Opportunities

Organisations that are not directly engaged in recycling activities and therefore do not qualify for membership or partnership — including equipment manufacturers, service providers, research organisations, consultancies, technology providers, financial institutions and other stakeholders — can join Recycling Europe as sponsors.

Our tailored sponsorship packages offer a unique opportunity to increase your visibility, connect with Europe’s leading recycling professionals and decision-makers, and demonstrate your commitment to advancing the circular economy.

Increase your visibility

Position your organisation at the heart of Europe’s recycling industry through year-round branding and communication opportunities.

Connect with industry leaders

Engage directly with recyclers, policymakers, experts and key stakeholders from across the recycling value chain.

Showcase your expertise

Highlight your products, services, research or innovations to a targeted audience of recycling professionals.

Support the circular economy

Demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to sustainability, resource efficiency and circularity.

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