Hardhat Recycling Sticker

Hardhat Recycling Sticker

Promote safe and sustainable practices with this bold Hardhat Recycling Sticker. Ideal for construction sites, warehouses, recycling points, and safety offices, it provides a clear reminder that old PPE doesn’t have to go to landfill.

Why recycle hardhats?

Hardhats are typically made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), a tough plastic that can take hundreds of years to break down in landfill. Instead of being discarded, old and expired hardhats can be recycled into useful new products such as traffic cones, plastic lumber, bins, or even new PPE.

Hardhat Recycling Schemes

Many specialist schemes exist to keep PPE out of landfill:

• Manufacturer Take-Back Programs – Some hardhat brands and PPE suppliers run return schemes where worn-out helmets are collected and recycled responsibly.
• Construction Site Recycling Initiatives – Larger contractors often partner with waste management companies to bulk-recycle PPE, including helmets, gloves, and hi-vis gear.
• Dedicated Recycling Services (e.g. TerraCycle, Helmet Recycling programs in the UK/EU) – These schemes accept hardhats by post or drop-off and process them into raw plastic for reuse.
• Local Council & Industrial Recycling Points – Some councils accept hardhats at specialist facilities—check with your local waste authority.

Make Recycling Part of Site Safety

This sticker is a simple but powerful tool to remind workers that sustainability is part of workplace responsibility. Place it on collection bins, site entrances, or welfare areas to encourage helmet recycling and reduce plastic waste.