Aerosols and Pressurised Cylinders
As part of the GRG Waste UK group of companies, Novum take advantage of inhouse recycling facilities at our sister sites, including the brand-new aerosol recycling plant. Our closed-loop aerosol recycling plant offers 100% gas capture, 100% landfill diversion and 100% waste-to-energy capabilities for a range of aerosols and pressurised cylinders, including, but not limited to:
Paint
Deodorant
Hairspray
Dry Shampoo
Camping Gas
Lubricants
It is the only complete R code recycling solution of its design that meets stringent regulations on hazardous waste disposal, worker safety, and greenhouse gas emissions. The facility utilises the best available technology on the market to separate the different components, turning an otherwise challenging waste stream into a true circular economy.
How is it recycled?
Traditional methods of recycling include shredding, puncturing, crushing, and incineration, where greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere. However, the closed-loop recycling facility separates and removes the propellant and liquid into separate containment, and further compresses and transforms the propellants into purified liquid fuels, to be reused as alternative fuels, while the cans are compressed into metal bricks for onward recycling.