- The hub will cover an area equivalent to 20 soccer fields.
- The initial advanced sorting facility will start operations in Q1 2026.
- The project aims to produce 2 million metric tons of recycled polymers annually by 2030.
- The hub will provide feedstock for an advanced recycling unit at the Wesseling site.
Project Overview
LyondellBasell (LYB) has secured a location for an integrated plastic waste recycling hub in Knapsack, Germany, through a land lease agreement with YNCORIS GmbH & Co. KG. The hub will combine advanced sorting and recycling operations to address plastic waste and support the circular economy.
Development Phases
The project will be developed in phases, with the initial phase focusing on constructing an advanced sorting facility. This facility will process mixed plastic waste, which is currently not recycled and often incinerated for energy recovery, to produce feedstock for mechanical and advanced recycling.
Key Figures
The integrated recycling hub will cover an area equivalent to 20 soccer fields. The initial advanced sorting facility is expected to start operations in the first quarter of 2026. The project supports LYB's goal to produce and market at least 2 million metric tons of recycled and renewable-based polymers annually by 2030.
Strategic Location
The industrial park in Knapsack is strategically chosen for its proximity to LYB's facilities in Wesseling. This location will facilitate the development of additional recycling technologies and create synergies with LYB's mechanical recycling facility in Geleen, Netherlands, and the polypropylene compounding facility in Knapsack.
Future Integration
The integrated recycling hub will also produce feedstock for an advanced recycling unit planned for the Wesseling site. This initiative is a significant step in transforming the chemical industry in Germany towards a circular economy.
