Coltransport

The Coltransport plant in Volpiano processes and extracts materials from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and focuses on the recovery and sorting of various valuable resources. The plant is specialized in the following:

Materials Processed and Extracted:
Ferrous Metals

Iron and steel components from structural and mechanical parts of appliances.
Non-Ferrous Metals

Aluminum and copper, particularly extracted from cables and electronic components.
Plastics

Various types of polymers recovered from the casings and structural components of appliances.
Precious Metals

Gold, silver, and palladium sourced from printed circuit boards and other electronic components.
Glass

Extracted from screens, monitors, and other glass-containing WEEE.
Electronic Components

Circuit boards and small electronics parts are processed to extract valuable materials.
Hazardous Substances

The plant handles and isolates hazardous materials, including mercury, lead, and refrigerants, ensuring proper disposal or recovery in compliance with environmental regulations.
The plant primarily treats R2 (Large Household Appliances) such as washing machines and ovens, as well as R4 (Small Household Appliances) like vacuum cleaners and toasters. These operations support the circular economy by reintegrating extracted materials into industrial production chains, thereby reducing environmental impact and resource depletion.