Washed vs Unwashed Recyclate
Washing removes labels, residues and contamination — the difference between washed and unwashed recyclate drives cleanliness, odour and processing behaviour.
Washed vs Unwashed Recyclate
Unwashed recyclate is sorted and size-reduced but not cleaned, so it may carry residues, adhesives and contaminants. Washed recyclate undergoes cold and/or hot washing, improving cleanliness, odour and consistency at higher cost.
How we handle it, step by step
Evaluate residues and labels on the feedstock.
Choose cold, hot or no wash to match the spec.
Apply the chosen wash and drying steps.
Check cleanliness indicators against requirements.
Your deliverables
Washed vs Unwashed Recyclate — questions we get
When is unwashed acceptable?
For tolerant, non-critical applications where residue does not affect function or appearance.
Does hot washing remove odour?
Hot washing reduces many residues and odours, though results depend on the source stream.
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