Most artificial grass is made up of a mixture of different plastics, sand and rubber, and while the plastic can be recycled quite easily, it is difficult to separate it from the infill components. However, new equipment is able to successfully remove the sand and rubber, leaving a clean plastic carpet to be put through the recycling process individually. Finally, the processed turf can be repurposed or recycled into other products.

After recycling, your old artificial grass may be used for anything from school bags to dog bowls or even as topdressing on natural grass. It may be that it is repurposed and used in a less fortunate area. There are endless possibilities after the synthetic turf comes to the end of its own useful life.

Always use a clearance company with a waste carrier licence.