MATERIAL

Vinyl Floor Covering

Vinyl Floor Covering

Vinyl flooring is a durable, water-resistant, and affordable synthetic flooring material made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC).  It is available in sheets, tiles, or luxury planks (LVP).  It is ideal for high-moisture areas like kitchens and bathrooms due to water-resistant properties.

 

Disposal Options

  • Small Amounts of Vinyl Flooring - General Waste Bin
  • Large Amounts of Vinyl Flooring - Launceston Transfer Station

 

Why

Vinyl flooring is difficult to recycle primarily because it is a complex composite material often heavily contaminated with adhesives, concrete, and subfloor materials after use.

 

Did You Know

Created in 1872 but introduced in 1933, it was initially used for gramaphone records before becoming a househould staple.