Plastic Recycling

KEEP MORE PLASTIC SCRAP OUT OF LANDFILLS. 

 

These days, plastic is as prevalent as paper. It can pile up fast in facilities and takes time to collect, which costs money. Plastic is a petroleum-based product, and when it ends up in a landfill, this depletes natural resources and holds back sustainability efforts. 

 

We’ll work with you to find the best solutions for managing your plastic scrap more efficiently. All our expertise, industry connections, and national reach in paper recycling programs is advantageous in plastic recycling too. Our goal is to make your facilities more efficient and keep more plastic scrap out of landfills. 

 

We will also market your materials to buyers. This process saves you time and earns money, which can transform plastic recycling from an expense to a revenue stream. You’ll also know you’ve accomplished important goals on the path to sustainability. 


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Some of the types of plastic we recycle:

We buy plastic materials in many different formats: ‘parts baled and loose,’ ‘Regrind,’ ‘Repro,’ and ‘purge.’ Also, we purchase industrial and post-consumer plastics as well. Contact us for more information.

  • #1 PET Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE), Polyester
  • #2 HDPE COLOR High Density Polyethylene with Color
  • #2 HDPE NATURAL High Density Polyethylene, Natural in Color
  • #3 PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
  • #4 LDPE Low Density Polyethylene
  • #5 PP Polypropylene
  • #6 PS Polystyrene
  • #6 PS Commingle Plastic
  • POLYCARBONATE Naturally Transparent Amorphous Thermoplastic
  • HMW DRUMS High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Drums
  • LDPE FILM Low Density Polyethylene Film (Shrink Wrap)
  • ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
  • ENGINEERING GRADE PLASTICS
  • MIXED RIGID PLASTICS
  • ACRYLIC

Faq

  • What kinds of plastic does Mid America Paper Recycling buy?

    We purchase a wide range of plastic resins including #1 PET, #2 HDPE (natural and color), #3 PVC, #4 LDPE, #5 PP, #6 PS, Polycarbonate, HMW Drums, LDPE Film (shrink wrap), ABS, Engineering Grade Plastics, Mixed Rigid Plastics, and Acrylic. We buy in baled and loose formats, as well as regrind, repro, and purge.

  • Can plastic recycling become a revenue source instead of a cost?

    Yes. Many businesses treat plastic disposal as an operating cost. By properly identifying, separating, and baling plastic by resin type, the same material can be sold to buyers rather than hauled away at your expense. Our team identifies which of your plastic streams have market value and connects them to the right buyers.

  • Do you accept post-consumer plastics as well as industrial plastic scrap?

    Yes. We purchase both industrial and post-consumer plastics, giving us flexibility to work with a wide variety of facilities. Contact us with details about your specific material for an assessment.

  • Why does plastic resin type matter for recycling value?

    Each resin type (PET, HDPE, PP, etc.) has a distinct market and a distinct set of buyers. Mixed plastics are worth far less than cleanly separated resins because they require additional sorting before processing. Identifying and separating your plastics by resin number is the single most impactful step toward maximizing plastic recycling revenue.

  • How does plastic recycling help meet sustainability goals?

    Plastic is petroleum-based and takes hundreds of years to break down in landfills. Recycling plastic reduces landfill dependency, conserves raw materials, and contributes to your ESG and sustainability reporting. Mid America tracks environmental impact data so you can include recycling outcomes in sustainability reports.

  • How do I find out if my plastic waste has recyclable value?

    Start with our free waste audit. We'll evaluate your plastic waste streams by resin type, format, and volume, and identify which materials have buyer demand. The audit is free and typically results in a clear action plan for converting plastic costs into revenue.

Ask us about our plastic recycling services.