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    Posted: 29 May 18 at 9:17pm
Originally posted by boatshed

If the rotamould is made of polypropylene, then a recycler will pay around is around 3p per kg at their gate.

So a 70kg hull is worth £2.10 and you'd have to deliver it.  Basically, a negative cost.

Or you can leave it in the nettles until the price of oil rises, then the numbers may work.  

I was meaning profitable for them....... Within reason I would deliver a boat to them if they would recycle it and they could keep the £2.10....... Except I don't have any rotomould boats.......

So we need to revert to wooden boats built with copper nails and hide glues. Oh and cotton sails (though ally masts would be acceptable as aluminium is one of the most recyclable materials I can think of.... Now rgete's calling for the smartarse brigade, it's been a long day and I'm just about to pour the second pint....)  LOL
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The 3 different layers cause problems for recycling, or used to.
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If the rotamould is made of polypropylene, then a recycler will pay around is around 3p per kg at their gate.

So a 70kg hull is worth £2.10 and you'd have to deliver it.  Basically, a negative cost.

Or you can leave it in the nettles until the price of oil rises, then the numbers may work.  
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If it is profitable (and why would they offer it it it wasn't?) I'm sure they'll be delighted.....  Wink
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According to Mr. Google, a company called Dalecuts in Lancashire offer recycling for rotomould parts.
I'm not sure they would be best pleased if everyone started turning up with dead boats though.
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we have a Magno that's at least 15 years old, their doesn't appear to be any signs of degradation, boats in good usable condition, not sure a GRP boat would have stood up so well.
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Was the Pico the first one?
But don't forget Toppers
Polypropylene ought to be recyclable and they've been banging them out since the 70's.
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When did rotomould boats first appear ?
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Good question. While GRP boats often last 40 years, I think the life of rotamoulds will be much shorter. What does anyone know about disposing of other types boats, eg GRP, FRP, wood, as well as rotamoulds? I've only seen chainsaws being taken to GRP boats, then to landfill, but that's hardly ideal.
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All plastics are recyclable but most are not viable to recycle. Clear hdpe and ldpe are worth it. I think a rotamould may be polypropylene and should be worth it. If not it'll be landfilled or incinerated
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