Vinyl Window Recycling

If you re removing old vinyl siding and wish to recycle a few options are available depending on where you live.

Vinyl window recycling.

It was with vinyl window discards in mind that a little more than a year ago the american architectural manufacturers association aama issued a white paper on the possibility of recycling vinyl windows. Within this amount 73 645 tonnes is accounted for by production waste and 27 328 tonnes by recycling of. Windows vary in sizes and styles including single hung double hung sliding casement awning garden and bay windows. Every door or window you purchase is diverted from a landfill.

But by recycling pvc both of these risks are greatly decreased. Recycled vinyl is made from a variety of recycled vinyl products. The vinyl institute is interested in learning about uses and products that come from recycled vinyl. Vinyl windows come in different grades the most popular being recycled vinyl or pure virgin vinyl.

Pure virgin vinyl is a stronger material and is more durable than the alternative. According to the rewindo de association jointly established by pvc window producers to encourage pvc window recycling a recycling rate of 89 percent is achieved with old windows corresponding to 101 000 tonnes of recovered pvc granulate. While this can reduce the cost of the window it can also affect the durability and longevity. How to recycle glass windows doors.

Most landfills are a pick up point for vinyl siding to be taken to a recycling facility. Click here if you have a story to share. To recycle vinyl windows the frames must be detached from the glass to separate the varying materials. Typically 60 to 70 percent of all vinyl products are made from recycled vinyl according to the vinyl institute.

Before you load your car clean the blinds thoroughly. Aluminum blinds are made with 100 recyclable aluminum and can be taken to any scrap metal yard or recycling center. Your town s recycling program probably will not accept glass windows and doors but that doesn t necessarily mean you should throw them in the trash. Interested in learning more about recycling in the vinyl industry.

Tune in to the virtual vinyl recycling summit which will be hosted via webinar on june 18 2020. The incineration of pvc or simply allowing it to sit in a landfill for an extended period of time results in the release of the dioxin also a powerful health and environmental hazard. Beyond the cost savings that come with buying used doors and windows you are supporting environmental sustainability. The organization has focused activi ties on covering all parts of the pvc life cycle from production to usage waste collection recycling and efficient recovery technolo gies.

The creation of pvc involves the chemical vinyl chloride a known carcinogen.