Ri.Plastic S.P.A (Impianto Sessano)

Ri.Plastic S.p.A., part of the Seval Group, operates a facility in Sessano del Molise, Italy, specializing in the eco-friendly disposal and recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The company focuses on maximizing the recovery and reintegration of materials into the market, contributing to the circular economy.

Materials Processed and Extracted:

Thermal Exchange Equipment: Includes refrigerators, air conditioners, and chillers. The facility removes harmful fluids such as CFCs, oils, ammonia, and butane, preventing environmental damage.

Consumer Electronics and Small Appliances: Items like computers, tablets, mobile phones, and household appliances. After removing hazardous components (e.g., batteries, capacitors), materials such as ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, plastics, and glass are separated and processed for recycling.

Electronic Components: Recovery of valuable metals like gold, silver, and palladium from circuit boards and processors. The facility classifies and processes these components to extract precious materials.

Cables, Motors, and Other Components: Treatment of compressors, cables, motors, and transformers to recover metals such as copper and aluminum.

Batteries: Management of various battery types, including alkaline, nickel-cadmium (NiCd), nickel-metal hydride (NiMh), lithium-ion, and lead-acid batteries. The facility ensures proper handling to prevent environmental hazards and recovers materials for reuse.

Large Household Appliances: Processing of washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, and industrial kitchen equipment. Ferrous materials are recovered and directed to steel mills for recycling.

Printer Consumables: Collection and potential refurbishment of used cartridges and toners, allowing them to be refilled and reintroduced into the market.

By implementing these processes, Ri.Plastic S.p.A. in Sessano del Molise effectively contributes to environmental sustainability and resource conservation through comprehensive WEEE recycling and material recovery.