Plastics
For convenience, durability and weight, plastics are used more and more each day. According to the EPA, plastic makes up about 11 percent of municipal solid waste streams by weight. While plastic recycling has increased substantially, EPA estimates only 5.4% of plastics are currently being recycled. Although there are many markets for Polyethylene (PET, #1) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE, #2), the complex nature of the more uncommon plastic grades (#3–7) makes it difficult to find markets for post-industrial plastic scrap. Businesses should have information regarding plastic grade, melt-point, density, and the original MSDS sheets from the plastic resin when calling potential markets. Product samples and other information may also be requested.
Consult these resources for more information:
A comprehensive tool for both communities and businesses that includes background information, recycling statistics, and a recycled plastics market database.
The APC frequently asked questions page addresses questions specific to plastics concerning resource conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, recovery, and more.
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Accepts #1, 2, 4, and 5
Pre- and post-consumer, no styrofoam
Resource to help connect buyers and sellers of scrap plastics
#5 and Brita Filters