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New £35m Plant to Turn Plastic Waste into Oil
19 Nov, 2025
Summary
- A £35 million waste plastic recycling plant is proposed for Sleaford.
- The facility will use pyrolysis to convert 25,000 tonnes of plastic annually into oil.
- Up to 70 permanent jobs will be created at the new Sleaford facility.
Plans have been submitted for a significant new waste plastic recycling plant in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, with an investment of £35 million. This proposed facility will employ pyrolysis, a process designed to break down plastics into a valuable type of oil. The plant is projected to handle 25,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, including common items such as fast-food containers and plastic films, diverting them from landfills and incinerators.
The development, situated at Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park, is anticipated to generate substantial employment opportunities. It is estimated that up to 70 permanent jobs will be created once the facility is operational. Additionally, the construction phase itself is expected to provide approximately 100 jobs over a two-year period.
This initiative represents a forward-thinking approach to plastic waste management, aiming to convert problematic waste streams into a usable energy resource. The project signifies a move towards more sustainable and circular economy practices within the region.
