Recycled Plastic Products For Parks & Open Spaces

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We’re proud that our maintenance-free recycled plastic products adorn numerous parks, reserves, National Trust properties and other open spaces up and down the UK. As the market leader in our sector, we’ve built our business on supplying local authorities with sustainable, weatherproof and economical outdoor furniture and accessories.

The Benefits Of British Recycled Plastic for Parks

The Otley recycled plastic activity table in black, available with a variety of different tops, seen here at Victoria Park in BidefordOur recycled plastic products won’t absorb any moisture; as a result, they’ll never rot, split or splinter, reducing your replacement and refurbishment budget. They require no maintenance whatsoever, further reducing your total-life costs. Because our products don’t absorb moisture, they towel-dry instantly, for year-round use. Our material is chemically inert, making it resistant to the growth of mould and algae, with a lower slip risk than timber. This property also prevents graffiti sticking to it – although a thin layer may settle on the surface, it will jet wash away instantly.

We’re so confident of the quality and durability of our products that they all carry a 25-year guarantee, although we expect them to last much longer. When you choose British Recycled Plastic, you can be assured of decades of reliable service with exemplary customer support.

British Recycled Plastic Benches

A red and black recycled plastic Harewood bench produced as part of a series to commemorate the Sowood Poppy Trail near Halifax in West YorkshirePopular parkland benches include the classic Ilkley Sloper, the stylish Harewood and our brightly coloured Buddy Bench. We also offer a selection of fully assembled Memorial benches, fitted with plaques to your specifications.

British Recycled Plastic Picnic Tables

The Otley recycled plastic activity table in black, available with a variety of different tops, seen here at Victoria Park in BidefordThe Denholme picnic table is a traditional A-frame design, while the Bradshaw uses the same design with a single cutaway space to allow wheelchair access. These are complemented perfectly by the Batley, using an innovative X-frame to allow walkthrough access, removing the need for users to swing a leg over a bench to take their seat. The Batley also provides sufficient room for access with walking aids, making it a very flexible item. A junior A-frame – the Holmfirth – is also available, along with the Otley activity tables in both standard and junior sizes. Our junior furniture is suitable for most children up to the age of eight.

All benches and picnic tables are available in classic black or brown and a number of bright colourways, available both as block colours and in the combinations of your choice, offering the option to colour-zone areas of larger sites. Fixing kits for both hard and soft ground are available for additional security.

Recycled Plastic Street Furniture for Parks & Open Spaces

IMG 2393It’s not just furniture that’s loved by parklands and open spaces, either – we also supply litter bins and heavyweight planters, all of which have the same budget-busting, zero-maintenance qualities as our furniture.

Our lumber planks, posts and boards can be used to build decking, boardwalks, platforms and fencing, as well as custom planters, sandpits, tree benches and many more joinery and refurbishment projects.

Accessible Pathways for Parks and Open Spaces

Our Hebden X-Grid permeable paving provides part-M compliant hardstanding and pathways, creating wheelchair-friendly surfaces in areas of public access. It can be filled with either sharp gravel or topsoil + grass seed to blend perfectly with your existing landscaping.

Hebden Everyday grids made from British Recycled Plastic are commonly filled with gravel

Since lockdown, increasing numbers of people are using the Harland Way. Several of the seating benches on the Spofforth side of the railway cutting have deteriorated with age to the extent they are unusable. Wetherby Lions are delighted to have refurbished four of these benches using recycled plastic lumber and to have had the support of Harrogate Borough Council and Sustrans in doing so.

Martin Doxey, Wetherby Lions for Harrogate Borough Council.

What Are the Benefits of Recycled Plastic Furniture For Parks & Open Spaces?

Harewood bench Luttons Parish CouncilThere are many benefits of switching from timber to recycled plastic. Firstly, recycled plastic absorbs no moisture, so it will never rot, split or splinter, no matter how damp the environment in which it’s used. As a result, replacement and refurbishment requirements are immediately reduced. Secondly, it requires no maintenance whatsoever, offering even more reductions to your total-life costs. Thirdly, it’s chemically inert, making it resistant to the growth of mould and algae and conferring a lower slip risk than timber equivalents. Its inert nature also protects it from degradation, making it safe for use in vulnerable ecosystems – indeed, it’s the material of choice for the Environment Agency and a number of conservation and wildlife organisations.

Knowing that, once installed, the British Recycled Plastic Harewood benches not only look attractive, fit well with their surroundings, are maintenance free and are environmentally friendly, fulfilling all of our Parish Council key requirements given our strong focus on community, the environment and on sustainability

Martin Pearce, Chair of the Luttons Parish Council Environmental Working Group.

Why Choose Recycled Plastic for your Park?

The principles of sustainability are embedded in every stage of our operation and our commitment to sustainable production far exceeds many other retailers. All our products are manufactured in the UK from British waste, helping you reach your carbon reduction goals. Our full life cycle analysis is transparently published. Unless otherwise specified, the majority of our products are delivered semi-assembled, ensuring maximum value for money with minimal carbon footprint.

Payment terms are available for all local authorities and publicly funded bodies.

25 year guarantee

25 Year Guarantee

Rot Proof

Rot & Algae Proof

insect proof

Paracite Proof

splinter free

Split Proof

disinfected

Easily Clean & Disinfect

uv resistant

High UV Resistance

vandal proof

Vandal Resistant

british made

Providing British Jobs

zero maintenance

Zero-Maintenance

towel dries

Towel-dries instantly after rain

cost effective

Reduced Total Life Costs

Recycled plastic waste

Responsible Use of Waste

Designed for both functionality and aesthetics, British Recycled Plastic planters serve multiple purposes.

Whether you want to improve safety, create welcoming green spaces, or reduce your carbon footprint, these planters are the smart choice for environmentally conscious planners, estates managers, and savvy gardeners alike.

Our Marsden Modular Plastic Planter Range offers true flexibility, with three shape options in a range of sizes: square, rectangular, and L-shaped. They also come in different heights, allowing you to create completely customised planter layouts to suit any space.

With the addition of lids and seat options, our versatile planters can be combined to form unique community spaces known as Parklets.

For Technical Information please see the bottom of the page.

Recycled Plastic vs Timber Planters

Feature/Metric Traditional Timber (Treated Softwood/Hardwood) British Recycled Plastic – Premium Recycled Polyolefin Blend
Maintenance High. Annual staining, sanding, varnishing and chemical treating needed. Zero. Never needs painting, staining or oiling. Easy to clean with basic washing.
Lifespan & Durability 5–10 years is typical, even with regular treatment. Rots, warps and cracks. 25+ years guaranteed. Impervious to rot, insects, frost and damp. Will not crack.
Safety Splinters over time and cracks, creating liability risk. Absorbs moisture, encouraging moss. 100% splinter and crack -free. Non-porous — does not absorb water, resists moss and algae.
Vandalism & Fire Vulnerable to carving and surface damage, spray-painting or bring ignited. Graffiti easily washes off with solvent. Highly resistant to surface burns.
Environmental Impact Relies on felling trees, contributing to deforestation and loss of carbon-storing woodland. Needs repeated replacement over time. Made from recycled UK plastic waste — keeping trees in the ground and plastic out of landfill. Fully recyclable at end of life.
Total Lifecycle Cost Low purchase price but high recurring costs: treatment, replacement parts, and labour. Higher upfront cost but zero ongoing maintenance. Lower whole-life ownership costs due to minimal maintenance and replacement requirements.