Car bumper recycling
Collection of waste plastic bumpers from bodyshops and repair centres, with storage options to suit your space.
Explore bumper recyclingFor bodyshops & repair centres
Car bumper recycling for UK bodyshops.
Collection and recycling of waste plastic car bumpers, automotive plastics and vehicle lights. Contact Polywaste with your postcode and volumes to discuss collection arrangements for your bodyshop or repair centre.
Automotive plastics. Collected. Recycled.
Our services
One less thing for your bodyshop to manage.
A service built around the materials you handle every day. Talk to us about your site, volumes and storage space.
Automotive hard plastics
A dedicated route for suitable automotive plastic components. We will help confirm what can be included in your collection.
Get in touchVehicle lights
Collection and recycling enquiries for headlights and rear lights. Contact us to discuss accepted materials and arrangements.
Get in touchHow it works
Straightforward from the first conversation.
Tell us about your site
Share your postcode, the materials you produce and your approximate volumes.
Agree your collection
We will discuss service availability, suitable storage and collection arrangements.
Make room for the next job
Have the agreed materials ready and accessible for collection. We take it from there.
Polywaste
Make better use of your space.
From bumper stillages to bins and bulk bag storage, we can discuss practical options that fit the way your bodyshop works.
Ask about storageLet’s talk about your next collection.
Send us your site location and the materials you need collected. We will help you find the right arrangement.
Collection availability and accepted materials are confirmed for each site.FAQs
Car bumper & automotive plastics recycling FAQs
Answers to common questions from bodyshops and repair centres.
Can damaged car bumpers be recycled?
Yes. Polywaste collects waste plastic bumpers from bodyshops and repair centres for recycling. Contact us with your site postcode and approximate bumper quantity so we can confirm suitable collection arrangements.
Which automotive plastics can Polywaste collect?
Our service covers car bumpers and suitable automotive hard plastics, such as trims, grilles, wheel arch liners and undertrays. Acceptance depends on the material and its condition. Tell us what you have before adding unfamiliar items to a collection.
Do you collect headlights and rear lights?
We offer a vehicle light collection service. Please tell us whether you have headlights, rear lights or mixed light units, and the approximate quantity, so we can confirm acceptance and storage arrangements.
Do you offer bumper collections in my area?
Polywaste serves bodyshops in the UK from our base in Wigan. Collection availability depends on your postcode, material volumes and the routes serving your area. Contact us to check coverage for your site.
How much does a bodyshop plastics collection cost?
Contact us for current pricing for your site and collection requirements. Include your postcode, the materials you need collected and approximate quantities. We will confirm the applicable collection and equipment charges before you agree to the service.
Can you provide bumper stillages or recycling bins?
We can discuss bumper stillages, bins and bulk bag storage options to suit your bodyshop. Tell us about your available space, access and waste volumes so we can recommend a suitable arrangement and confirm availability and charges.
What happens to plastic bumpers after collection?
Collected plastics are taken for sorting and processing. Suitable material is granulated into plastic regrind, which can then be compounded for use in manufacturing. The route depends on the material type and condition.
How do I request a collection?
Existing customers can sign in to the customer portal to request a collection. If you are new to Polywaste, use our contact form and include your site postcode, contact details, materials and approximate quantities.