Doors Recycling

The term "doors" usually refers to the architectural elements that serve as entrances or exits to rooms, buildings, or other enclosed spaces. Both interior and exterior doors are commonly included in this category. These doors come in various materials, designs, and functionalities, and they play an essential role in security, privacy, insulation, and aesthetics. When they are replaced or renovated, these doors can become waste and they may be ideal for recycling or repurposing rather than ending up in a landfill.

How to Recycle Doors

As was already mentioned, recycling doors are an ideal option to decrease waste in landfills, and also help to preserve important resources while also cutting down on waste. The valuable materials can also be reused. When it comes to recycling, always make sure to check your local regulations and look for ways to reuse doors.

Depending on the kind of door and the materials used to make it, recycling a door requires a few different stages. The objective is to reuse the resources in a way that reduces the impact on the environment, whether the door is made of composite, metal, glass, or wood. The process involves correctly separating the materials—such as wood, metal, glass, or composite—for repurposing. Also, approach specialized recycling facilities after carefully removing any hardware and non-recyclable components to minimize waste and conserve resources.

Scrap Value of Doors

Depending upon the materials, the scrap value varies. It is largely determined by the materials it is made from. For eg: Metal doors (steel and aluminum) seem to have the highest scrap value. Whereas, glass and composite/PVC doors usually have low scrap values. According to the latest scrap yard rates as of December 6th, 2024, the average price of aluminum scrap materials in the United Kingdom is 475.05 €/TON. The Berkshire scrap yard reported the lowest price, 1100 €/TON for the Aluminium Cans Scrap, and the Dorset scrap yard reported the highest price, 1100 €/TON for the Aluminium carter Scrap. According to the latest scrap yard rates, the average price of steel & iron scrap materials in the United Kingdom is 240 €/TON. The Dorset scrap yard reported the lowest price, 240 €/TON for the Iron mixture Scrap, and the Dorset scrap yard reported the highest price, 240 €/TON for the Iron mixture Scrap. For more information on scrap metal prices, visit EurecyclingInfo - Scrap Metal Prices in the United Kingdom.