More plastic bottle information

Where do the plastic bottles go?

The plastic bottles which are brought to the recycling centre are shipped to a recycling plant in England.

They are cut into small pieces and then melted down to create recycled plastic.

Members of the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel followed the plastic bottle recycling process.

Learn more about how Jersey's plastic bottles are recycled

What are the plastic bottles recycled into?

There is a wide range of products made from recycled plastic, including:

• PVC flooring and window frames 
• building insulation board 
  
• compact disc cassette cases 
• garden furniture 
• fleece clothing 
• fibre filling for sleeping bags and duvets 
• a variety of office accessories

Can pots, tubs and trays be recycled?

No, only plastic bottles should be put into the plastic bottle recycling banks. 

At the moment, we only export plastic bottles for recycling as they are made from a high grade of plastic. 

Low-grade mixed plastics are often sent to China and we do not think this is a viable solution for Jersey.