DECONSTRUCTION OF ARTIFICIAL TURF SYSTEMS

For the removal and separation of an artificial turf system, the mass of the components is of particular importance. While the artificial turf itself usually accounts for less than 10% of the mass, the sand in a 40 mm artificial turf system, for example, dominates with more than 70% of the mass.
As a result, more than 35,000 tons of waste materials from deconstructed artificial turf systems are produced each year in Germany alone. However, only a small percentage of this comes from the artificial turf itself. The separation of the individual components is therefore all the more important for reuse and recycling.

For the removal and separation of an artificial turf system, the mass of the components is of particular importance. While the artificial turf itself usually accounts for less than 10% of the mass, the sand in a 40 mm artificial turf system, for example, dominates with more than 70% of the mass.

As a result, more than 35,000 tons of waste materials from deconstructed artificial turf systems are produced each year in Germany alone. However, only a small percentage of this comes from the artificial turf itself. The separation of the individual components is therefore all the more important for reuse and recycling.

REMOVAL AND INSITU SEPARATION OF ARTIFICIAL TURF SYSTEMS

Separating the individual components of the artificial turf system on site offers the advantage that the individual materials can be fed directly from the construction site into different recycling and recovery streams or reused directly on site. In some cases, this saves considerable transport distances and thus protects the environment.

Depending on the specifications of the client, separation can take place in two ways:
– separation of infill (rubber), sand and artificial turf
– or
– separation of artificial turf and sand-rubber mixture

Separating the individual components of the artificial turf system on site offers the advantage that the individual materials can be fed directly from the construction site into different recycling and recovery streams or reused directly on site. In some cases, this saves considerable transport distances and thus protects the environment.

Depending on the specifications of the client, separation can take place in two ways:
– separation of infill (rubber), sand and artificial turf
– or
– separation of artificial turf and sand-rubber mixture

ALTERNATIVE: REMOVAL OF THE COMPLETE ARTIFICIAL TURF SYSTEM

Zum Ausbau eines kompletten Kunstrasensystems eignet sich die sogenannte Cut- and Roll-Methode. Dabei verbleibt das Infill im Kunstrasen. Dieser wird in Bahnen geschnitten und anschließend aufgerollt. Die Methode eignet sich insbesondere für den Rückbau von Hockeykunstrasen, da diese in der Regel Vollkunststoffrasen sind.

Der Vorteil liegt im schnelleren Ausbau. Anschließend muss das gesamte Rasensystem jedoch zu einer Verwertungsstelle gefahren werden, in der die einzelnen Komponenten erst voneinander getrennt und verwertet werden können.

To remove a complete artificial turf system, the so-called cut and roll method is suitable. The infill remains in the artificial turf. This is cut into strips and then rolled up. This method is particularly suitable for removing artificial field hockey turf, as this is usually full synthetic turf.

The advantage lies in the faster removal. However, the entire turf system must then be transported to a recycling center where the individual components can first be separated and recycled.

REMOVAL AND RECYCLING OF SAND AND INFILL

In addition to our removal, recycling and transportation services, we also offer life-extending services. This includes the removal of performance infill components such as rubber, EPDM or TPE to avoid microplastics or due to incipient clumping and bonding.

DECONSTRUCTION ELASTIC LAYERS

Many elastic layers (EL) and elastic base layers (ET) are still conventionally recycled after removal. This means that the removal is followed by the removal and recycling of the approx. 200-250 tons of old material. It is then crushed and used as backfill material in the thermal process, provided that the appropriate permits have been obtained..

If EL or ET are to be renewed, the same quantity of material is usually re-procured and transported to the construction site. This results in more than 20 semitrailer truck trips for the outward and return journeys.

Many elastic layers (EL) and elastic base layers (ET) are still conventionally recycled after removal. This means that the removal is followed by the removal and recycling of the approx. 200-250 tons of old material. It is then crushed and used as backfill material in the thermal process, provided that the appropriate permits have been obtained..

If EL or ET are to be renewed, the same quantity of material is usually re-procured and transported to the construction site. This results in more than 20 semitrailer truck trips for the outward and return journeys.

RESET PROCESS

With the reset process, PR Recycling is the first company worldwide to offer on-site recycling of elastic (load-bearing) layers. The recycled material can then be installed with fresh binder to form a new and certified elastic (load-bearing) layer. With this process, PR Recycling closes the loop. You save money and protect the environment. For more information, please contact us!

HOW WE WORK

We are one of the few specialized waste management companies able to recycle all components of your artificial turf system in all steps - from analysis and removal, to on-site separation, reuse, material and other recycling, and finally to recyclable material.

With our experience, we can draw on a comprehensive knowledge of installed artificial turf systems over the past 30 years. A detailed description of the artificial turf system to be recycled in the tender nevertheless makes it easier for us to prepare an environmentally sound and professional offer. This includes descriptions of the type of artificial turf components and, if applicable, their composition and their masses, such as sand and infill.

A calculation can be made at a flat rate, per square meter or by the ton. It always makes sense to specify the corresponding waste code (AVV) per component. If material analyses are available, they should ideally be attached to the tender.

Wir sind als einer der wenigen Entsorgungsfachbetriebe in der Lage, sämtliche Komponenten Ihres Kunstrasensystems in allen Schritten zu verwerten – von der Analyse und den Ausbau, über die Trennung vor Ort, die Wiederverwendung, das stoffliche und sonstige Recycling bis hin zum Wertstoff.

Mit unserer Erfahrung greifen wir dabei zurück, auf ein umfassendes Wissen, was verbaute Kunstrasensysteme der letzten 30 Jahre betrifft. Eine detaillierte Beschreibung des zu verwertenden Kunstrasensystems in der Ausschreibung, erleichtert es uns dennoch, ein umwelt- und fachgerechtes Angebot zu erstellen. Dazu gehören Beschreibungen über die Art der Kunstrasen-Komponenten und gegebenenfalls deren Zusammensetzung und ihre Massen, wie Sand und Infill.

Eine Berechnung kann pauschal, pro Quadratmeter oder nach Tonnen erfolgen. Eine Angabe der entsprechenden Abfallschlüssel (AVV) pro Komponente ist dabei immer sinnvoll. Sollten Materialanalysen vorliegen, sind diese idealerweise der Ausschreibung beizufügen.

Als Auftraggebende können Sie zudem Angaben zur gewünschten Qualifikation des Ausbau- und Verwertungsunternehmens machen. Nachweisen lassen können Sie sich diese durch Zulassungen oder Zertifikate, wie z. B. Präqualifikation BAU, zertifizierter Entsorgungsfachbetrieb (EfB) EU-Lizenz für Speditionen oder dem Qualitätsmanagement nach DIN ISO 9001.