PPE RECYCLING

Do you know how to properly dispose of the personal protective equipment (PPE) used in your company?

Gloves, masks, safety shoes, helmets and workwear are essential tools to ensure the protection and safety of workers every day. However, once they reach the end of their life cycle, they should not become an environmental burden.

Too often, used PPE is treated as simple waste and sent to landfill or incineration, contributing to pollution and the unnecessary consumption of resources. But there is a better alternative.

These materials can take a new path: the path of recycling. Through proper collection, separation and recovery processes, PPE can be transformed into new raw materials, reducing environmental impact and supporting a more sustainable, circular economy.

With back to work™, ESO’s service dedicated to the collection and recovery of PPE, your company has the opportunity to turn a regulatory obligation into a concrete and measurable action of environmental responsibility.

The service is designed to simplify waste management, ensure full compliance with current regulations, and at the same time actively contribute to sustainability goals and ESG strategies.

Choosing a responsible PPE disposal system means not only protecting the environment, but also strengthening your company’s reputation, improving internal processes, and demonstrating a real commitment to future generations.

Make a conscious choice today:

• Do it for your company.
• Do it for the safety of your workers.
• Do it for the environment.

Start now. Give your PPE a second life.

Concrete Circular Economy

The collected PPE is sent to a recycling process at the ESO RECYCLING facility in Tolentino (MC), avoiding landfill disposal and reducing environmental impact.

Regulatory Compliance

European Directive 2018/851/EU promotes separate waste collection and the “Zero Waste” objective.

back to work™ helps you comply with regulations and improve your company’s waste management.

A Single Integrated Service

A complete system for the collection of:

• Work gloves
• Protective masks
• Safety shoes
• Helmets and protective hard hats
• Workwear

The Confidence of Being in Good Hands

Since 1999, ESO has been providing office waste management and environmental consulting services.

We operate throughout Italy with our own vehicles and drivers, ensuring full traceability and control.

Real-Time Monitoring

Through a dedicated platform, you can easily and transparently monitor the flow of PPE collection within your company.

The service is designed for:

• Industrial companies
• Public and private organizations
• Businesses of all sizes

In general, any organization that uses PPE to prevent workplace injuries.

Providing PPE is an obligation of the employer, as established by Italian Legislative Decree 81/2008.

However, responsibility does not end with distribution: proper disposal is also an integral part of responsible company management.

Workwear, gloves and safety shoes, if not handled correctly, contribute to the increase of landfill waste.

With back to work™, they become a resource instead.

1. Analysis and Planning

We work with you to evaluate your company spaces and optimize the separate collection of PPE.

2. Supply of Dedicated Containers

ESObox back to work™ are cardboard containers designed for specific types of waste:

• ESObox GLOVES – gloves and masks
• ESObox SHOES – safety shoes
• ESObox APPAREL – workwear
• ESObox HELMETS – protective helmets

For large companies, the Industry container is available – sturdy and customizable with interchangeable signage.

3. Collection Service

You can choose between:

• Express Service (EXP) – on demand
• Scheduled Service (PROG) – according to an agreed calendar

We prepare a tailored quote based on your company’s specific needs.