PP (#5)
Recycling
PP (Polypropylene, resin code #5) is a versatile plastic used for yogurt containers, bottle caps, automotive parts, industrial totes, supersacks, and plastic pallets. PP has a higher melting point than PE, making it suitable for hot-fill applications and microwave-safe containers.
What We Accept
All items processed through certified facilities with full documentation.
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Collection
PP collected and sorted by color and form. Post-industrial scrap (clean, single-resin) commands premium pricing.
Grinding
Bulky items (pallets, totes) ground into regrind. Small items baled.
Washing
Post-consumer PP washed to remove food residue and labels. Post-industrial typically needs minimal cleaning.
Pelletizing
Clean PP regrind compounded into pellets for injection molding and extrusion. Often blended with virgin for consistent properties.
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Yes. PP yogurt tubs, margarine containers, and food-grade PP are recyclable. They must be rinsed. Recycling infrastructure for PP has expanded significantly in recent years.
PP woven supersacks (bulk bags / FIBCs) are a high-value recycling stream. Clean supersacks are recycled into PP pellets. We accept commercial quantities from manufacturing and logistics operations.
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