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UK's Largest Plastic Recycling Plant Opens Soon
30 Mar
Summary
- A new recycling facility processing 38,000 tonnes of plastic annually will open.
- The £20m centre in Corby aims to reduce reliance on virgin plastic.
- Over 30 jobs will be created at the 138,000 sq ft plant.
A substantial new recycling facility, poised to open in Corby, Northamptonshire, in the second half of 2026, is set to significantly enhance the UK's plastic processing capabilities. This £20 million centre, spanning 138,000 sq ft, will have the capacity to handle 38,000 tonnes of plastic waste each year, addressing a critical domestic shortage.
The facility will receive different grades of plastic, sorted from manufacturers and supermarkets, to be processed into pellets for new packaging. This initiative is designed to reduce the UK's reliance on virgin plastic and keep high-quality materials in circulation.
According to Reconomy, the company behind the project, the plant will create more than 30 local jobs. The development arrives at a crucial time, as Europe has seen several plastic recycling plant closures in recent years, impacting domestic recycling efforts.
