Endolys Plans £120m Darlington Plastic Film Recycling Facility Creating 120 Jobs

Endolys Ltd is set to build the UK's first large-scale plastic film recycling facility on the former Cleveland Bridge site in Darlington, with an investment of up to £120 million. The project will create up to 120 jobs and involve the installation of pyrolysis oil production units that will process 60,000 tonnes of shredded plastic film waste into 40,000 tonnes of pyrolysis oil annually in its first phase, with a second phase potentially doubling these figures. The plant aims to divert plastic waste—including single-use items like cups and straws—from landfill and incineration, supporting the circular economy by converting waste into valuable products. The site benefits from excellent infrastructure, including road, rail, grid, and natural gas connections, as well as local technical expertise. Political leaders have praised the project for advancing recycling innovation, clean growth, and regional regeneration, with operations anticipated to start by the end of 2026 pending approvals. Endolys has also secured commercial agreements for the output's distribution into the European petrochemical market.