British Recycled Plastic for Local Authority Highways Departments

Bollards and Fencing: Enhancing Road Safety and Area Delineation

Bollards are essential for controlling traffic flow and ensuring pedestrian safety in both urban and rural areas. Recycled plastic bollards from British Recycled Plastic are ideal for separating pedestrian walkways, restricting vehicle access, and defining parking zones. Unlike traditional materials, these bollards are weather-resistant and vandal-resistant, ensuring they maintain their structure and appearance over the long term with virtually no maintenance required. This durability makes them a cost-effective solution for local authorities working with tight budgets and a long-term focus. They are also light enough to be installed by a single person, saving more money.

Fencing

Recycled plastic fencing is ideal for creating safe, durable boundaries along roadways, parks, and communal areas. Its robust construction withstands harsh weather and high-traffic environments without warping, rotting, or splintering. Unlike timber, it requires minimal maintenance, saving time and money for local authorities. Its longevity, resilience, and smooth, splinter-free surface make it a practical, cost-effective, and sustainable choice for highways departments, improving safety for pedestrians and maintenance crews.

Hebden Grids for Parking and Lay-bys: SuDS Compliant Solutions

Managing parking and lay-by areas is critical for local authorities, especially in flood-prone areas. Hebden grids, made from recycled plastic, provide a permeable surface that allows natural drainage, reducing runoff and preventing water logging. These grids help local authorities comply with Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) regulations while ensuring the infrastructure remains stable and accessible for long periods with minimal maintenance.

Favoured by UK planning officers for their durability and environmental benefits, Hebden grids are an ideal solution for managing surface water efficiently.

Benches Designed for Durability and Practicality

Recycled plastic benches from British Recycled Plastic are perfect for public spaces managed by local highways departments. Whether at bus stops, paths, or parks, they withstand heavy use and harsh weather without rotting, splintering, or needing regular repainting, cutting maintenance costs.

Made from recycled materials, they support sustainability by reducing landfill waste and reliance on virgin resources. Available in various styles and sizes, these durable, low-maintenance benches suit both urban and rural settings, benefiting local authorities and the public

Planters for Traffic Calming and Urban Greening

Planters are an increasingly popular traffic-calming measure, particularly in residential streets and urban zones where slowing vehicle speeds is essential. Studies have shown that raised planters can effectively reduce traffic speeds by narrowing roads and creating visual cues for drivers to slow down​. These planters not only help manage traffic but also enhance the local environment by introducing greenery into urban settings.

Planters from British Recycled Plastic are durable, weather-resistant, and low-maintenance. Filled with pollinator-friendly plants, they enhance local biodiversity and improve streetscape aesthetics. Local authorities can use them to create inviting spaces while addressing road safety concerns.

Planters are often used as part of community-focused traffic calming initiatives, where local residents work with authorities to improve the visual and functional qualities of their streets. These schemes, such as those seen in “Community Corners” projects, show how planters and other street furniture can make roads feel more like shared community spaces​