The WOPAS PE-encapsulated wood structures do not constitute hazardous waste and can be taken to your local recycling station for energy recovery. Stena Recycling has analyzed the WOPAS concept during its design phase as part of its 'Design for Recycle' program and has issued the following statement: følgende uttalelse.
Circular economy, the concept of product life cycles, is a perfect fit for WOPAS. With larger quantities, material recycling is the right path. Wood and PE plastic are separated mechanically. When the day comes and the pole or product is no longer in use, for instance, the wood can be crushed and utilized as raw material in building materials for its next life. The PE casing can be crushed back and incorporated into products that allow for recycled materials, such as cable protection tubes. This entails significant savings; refer to the calculation example for a standard 12-meter pole.