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Cable Conduit

Can PRNZ recycle it? Yes, depending on the material type.

Why? Many conduit products are manufactured from recyclable HDPE or PVC.

How should I prepare it for recycling?

  • Remove cables and wires.
  • Remove metal fittings.
  • Separate PVC and HDPE conduits if known.

What happens next? The plastic is sorted by type and processed for recycling.

Top Tip - Empty conduit is much easier to recycle than conduit containing wiring.

Common examples

  • Electrical conduit
  • Telco conduit
  • Fibre conduit
  • Power cable ducting
  • Underground cable protection pipe
  • Orange conduit
  • Grey conduit

Typical industries

  • Electrical
  • Telecommunications
  • Civil construction