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DPF recycling

DPF recycling service for businesses.

Specialist diesel particulate filter (DPF) recycling services for businesses.

60% and 98%

heavily depending on the sophistication of the processor’s pyrometallurgical or hydrometallurgical refining technology.

65% to 75%

Energy required to manufacture a new filter from raw, virgin material.

UK-Wide

Collection service available, Mon–Fri.

DPF Filter Recycling Services Across the UK

At MetalCycle, we provide specialist DPF recycling services for businesses across the UK. Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) are crucial components in modern diesel vehicles, reducing harmful emissions by capturing soot and particulate matter. Proper recycling ensures valuable materials are recovered while complying with environmental regulations.

Whether you operate a garage, fleet, or industrial site, MetalCycle makes it simple to safely recycle DPFs while supporting sustainable automotive waste management.

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Why Choose Us For Diesel Particulate Filter Recycling?

Recycling DPFs offers multiple benefits for businesses and the environment:

  • Recover valuable metals – DPFs often contain platinum, palladium, and rhodium
  • Environmentally responsible – reduces landfill waste and environmental impact
  • Compliant disposal – fully adheres to UK waste management regulations
  • Cost-effective solution – recover value from used DPF filters
  • Support circular economy – recycled materials re-enter manufacturing cycles

Diesel particulate filter recycling reduces environmental harm and ensures precious metals are reused efficiently.

What we take

Types of DPF waste we collect

Passenger Car DPFs

Used diesel particulate filters from cars and everyday diesel vehicles

Heavy-Duty DPFs

Larger filters from trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles.

Commercial Vehicle DPFs

DPF waste generated from commercial transport fleets.

Industrial Machinery DPFs

Filters removed from diesel-powered industrial and construction machinery.

End-of-Life DPFs

Used or spent DPF units collected for processing and recovery of valuable metals such as platinum, palladium and rhodium.

Not listed? Ask us – we’ll confirm whether we can collect it.

Heavy-Duty DPFs

Heavy-Duty DPFs

Commercial Vehicle DPFs

Commercial Vehicle DPFs

Industrial Machinery DPFs

Industrial Machinery DPFs

End-of-Life DPFs

End-of-Life DPFs

The Advantages

Why choose us for DPF recycling?

UK-wide collections

We provide quick and efficient nationwide collections for businesses.

Any volume

We collect various volumes, including pallets and drums to full industrial loads.

Compliance sorted

Our business ensures compliance with UK waste management regulations.

Sustainable

Safe, sustainable disposal for all types of metal waste.

The process

How our DPF collection service works.

01

Get your quote

Contact us with details regarding your metal waste type, quantity, and location.

02

Book a collection

Our team collects DPF directly from your business premises.

03

Transport & recycling

Collected DPF is sorted, stripped (if necessary), and prepared for recycling.

04

Certificate

DPF is recycled and reintroduced into the supply chain. We provide compliance documentation for your records.

Arrange your DPF waste collection.

If your business needs a reliable, sustainable, and fully compliant DPF recycling service, MetalCycle is here to help. We provide a UK-wide DPF collection solution designed to suit businesses of every size.

Contact us today to schedule your DPF waste collection and make your recycling process simple and cost-effective.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions.

A Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) captures soot and particulate matter from diesel vehicle exhaust to reduce harmful emissions.

Yes. DPFs contain valuable metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium, which can be recovered through recycling.

Recycling DPFs recovers valuable metals, reduces landfill waste, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports sustainable automotive practices.