Sourcing materials.
Our recycler buyer process for recyclable materials is simple. We build strong and trustworthy relationships with our recycling suppliers to consistently provide you with a dependable stream of plastic, paper, metal, and glass materials from reliable sources. Our UK team of Commercial Manager leverage their extensive network on your behalf to enable us to perfectly match the needs of recyclers in the UK and beyond.
we can guarantee that the materials are recycled to the highest functional use.
Our recycling procurement purchasing teams consult with suppliers to meet your needs at every point of transaction. We collect information about the materials we’re purchasing, including samples, to guarantee product quality and that the materials are recycled to the highest functional use.
Our purchasing portfolio features a range of recycled materials. Material sourcing from post-production, post-industrial and post-consumer markets, across various grades of plastics, paper, metal, and glass.
We regularly check samples for quality and any changes that may affect recycling. Working through a range of commercial options, we can provide flexible pricing options, including weekly spot prices or long-term contracts. Exporting legally and responsibly, we can guarantee you a steady supply, while avoiding any sudden price changes.
Commodities we source
Plastics
We can source a wide range of grades for you. Post-consumer and post-industrial sources, supplied baled, loose, shredded or granulated. Exported via Green List or Pre-Informed Consent, we provide commercial opportunity for recyclers capable of providing additional cleaning and sorting. Grades available include:
- Mixed plastics and mixed bottles
- PET
- PP
- PVC
- HDPE
- LDPE
- Film Grades
- Rigids
- EPS
Paper
Our paper buying services span across all grades of paper and cardboard, and can be post-consumer or post-commercial grades. Material is available for local supply, European export or deep sea. Grades we source include:
- Cardboard OCC
- Soft & Hard
- Shredded
- Best white
Metal
We specialise in post-consumer metal packaging, but can also source post-industrial and post-commercial grades. Transported baled, briquetted or loose to suit your needs, materials can also be supplied source segregated with high levels of purity, or sorted post-consumer if you’re pre-sorting prior to processing. Grades of metal include:
- All Ferrous
- All Non-Ferrous
- Steel and aluminium cans
Glass
We operate a number of Pre-Informed Consent notifications for Mixed/MRF glass into continental Europe. We can haul loose via tippers or aggregate port side to export via boat into key European locations. Glass grades include:
- Bottle glass – all colours
- MRF glass
- Coloured sorted pure glass cullet
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Commercial Managers
Our UK based Commercial Managers work closely with our suppliers, ensuring they understand their individual operations and challenges.
Export Expertise
With huge experience in the legal export of waste our operations team support the international movement of material.
Financial Security
Having traded for over 12 years, Clearpoint has the financial strength and security to provide customers with optimal payment terms, supporting your cashflow.
Customer Support
Our back-office team is ready to support you throughout the entire transaction. Issues and claims are handled quickly and professionally.