Recycling Plastics C and D Waste Stream
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Recycling PlasticsC and D Waste Stream
Mylinda JacobsenEnvision Plastics
The disposal of plastics in landfills raises concern because they are slowly degradable and the choice of handling plastics waste by incineration raises the issues of the fly ashes and bottom ashes disposal. These plastics can be recycled if they are sorted and not mixed with contaminants.
Types within the C and D waste stream
Polyethylene Polystyrene PVC
Plastic Drums HMW containers Handle is not HD Blue/white Recyclable? Markets?
HDPE buckets High level of
contamination What to do with
this Export but good
markets exist domestically
Package better
Stack and palletize
Handles pose issues
Export Processing
Cut in to pieces and if all HD or pvc good markets. Quality issues.
TotesInserts can pose problems but you can still market this item
Crates HDPE Very Recyclable Local and regional
markets
Plastic Lumber Composition Color Metal Treated HD or PVC?
PS items from nursery
Mixed Color PET Difficult Export is possibility
Tool box-HD
Other items
Tubs and lids Mixed color films Garbage bags Pesticide containers Flower pots
Misc items
What to do with those odd plastics
Call a market you have a relationship with. Easier to market full loads.
Competitors Other Coordinators Be careful of quality issues. Clean
and segregated material gets top dollar.
Remember to Recycle those items that you typically Recycle
PET Bottles HDPE Bottles (Envision) Clear stretch film Pepsi crates