Beverage bottles, some packaging and clear thermoformed products.
Material breakdown
Common Types We May Encounter.
This guide explains the major sub-types within plastic. Exact acceptance and handling depend on the condition, composition, quantity and site requirements of the actual material.
Containers, drums, crates, pipes and rigid industrial packaging.
Crates, caps, automotive parts, woven sacks and many rigid molded products.
Stretch wrap, shrink film, liners and flexible packaging film.
Pipes, profiles, cable insulation and construction products; should be kept separate from other polymers.
ABS, nylon, polycarbonate and other higher-performance polymers from electronics, automotive and industrial parts.
Where it comes from
Where This Scrap Comes From.
Common Sources
- Homes, Shops And Everyday Clear-Outs
- Manufacturing and molding operations
- Warehouses and packaging lines
- Retail and distribution
- Construction and infrastructure
- Automotive and electronics operations
What Affects Material Value
- Polymer type
- Color and grade
- Cleanliness
- Rigid vs. film form
- Labels, fillers and attachments
- Mixed vs. segregated plastic
How we approach it
From Identification To Recycling Route.
A clear workflow helps reduce mixing, unnecessary handling and contamination while keeping large-volume movement organized.
Identify the polymer or product family where possible.
Separate films from rigid plastics and keep PVC distinct from other streams.
Remove obvious metal, paper, food and liquid contamination.
Compact, bale or size-reduce suitable bulk material.
Route clean, sorted streams to appropriate reprocessing channels.
BEFORE COLLECTION
Prepare The Material Safely.
- Do not mix unknown chemical containers into general plastic scrap.
- Keep material dry and as clean as practical.
- If the polymer is unknown, keep the batch separate rather than mixing it into a known grade.
Have Plastic To Clear?
Share the material type, approximate quantity, condition and site access details so the requirement can be assessed properly.