Question 1

Which plastic types do you recycle?

Accepted Answer

We recycle PET (#1), HDPE (#2), PP (#5), and LDPE/LLDPE (#4 — film and stretch wrap). These represent the most commonly recyclable commercial plastics. Other resin types (#3 PVC, #6 PS, #7 other) have limited recyclability and are evaluated case by case.

Question 2

What about stretch wrap and plastic film?

Accepted Answer

Yes — stretch wrap (LDPE/LLDPE) is one of the most recyclable plastics when collected clean and separate. We provide dedicated film collection containers and bagging programs for distribution centers and warehouses generating high volumes.

Question 3

Does contamination disqualify plastic from recycling?

Accepted Answer

Food contamination, mixed resin types, and non-plastic attachments (labels, tape, metal) all reduce recyclability. Clean, sorted, single-resin streams have the highest recovery rates. We provide contamination training and signage to help your team sort correctly.

Question 4

Is recycled plastic actually recycled or exported?

Accepted Answer

We use domestic reprocessors only. Your plastic is baled and shipped to US-based facilities where it's washed, pelletized, and sold back into manufacturing. We do not export plastic waste to overseas markets.

Question 5

Can you recycle mixed plastics?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but recovery rates are lower for mixed loads because sorting adds cost. Where possible, we recommend source-separating your highest-volume resin types and collecting everything else as mixed. Our facility sorts mixed loads by resin type to maximize recovery.

Question 6

What's the minimum volume for plastic recycling?

Accepted Answer

For dedicated plastic recycling pickup, we generally need at least 500 lbs per month of a single resin type, or 1,000 lbs of mixed plastics. Smaller volumes can be included in a comprehensive business recycling program.

Question 7

Is there revenue from recycled plastic?

Accepted Answer

Clean, baled HDPE and PET have commodity value that fluctuates with the market. At high volumes (1+ ton per month of clean, sorted material), rebates are often available. Stretch wrap film also has value when baled. We pass through current market rates.

Question 8

What about plastic that can't be recycled?

Accepted Answer

Non-recyclable plastics are directed to waste-to-energy facilities where available, which recovers energy content rather than sending material to landfill. We track and report both recycled and waste-to-energy volumes in your diversion metrics.

Plastic Recycling — Frequently Asked Questions