Plastic scrap includes discarded or leftover plastic materials from industrial, post-consumer, or post-commercial sources. These scraps are sorted by type—LDPE, HDPE, PP, PET, PVC—and are typically used as raw material for recycling into new plastic products. Common forms include shredded plastic, baled plastic bottles, crushed drums, and clean injection molding waste.
With the rise of recycled content mandates in Europe and India, demand for clean and sorted plastic scrap has increased by 27% in Q1 2025, especially for HDPE and PET variants used in packaging and fiber production.
Pro tip: B2B buyers are now favoring vendors who pre-wash and shred scrap, making it line-ready for granulation or reprocessing.
Q1: Can plastic scrap be directly reused?
A: Yes, clean and sorted plastic scrap can be reprocessed into granules or flakes for manufacturing non-critical plastic products.
Q2: What is the price per kg of plastic scrap in 2025?
A: Prices vary by type—HDPE: ₹40–55/kg, LDPE: ₹35–50/kg, PET bottles: ₹30–45/kg (India average). Rates change with oil prices and demand.
Q3: What certifications are needed to trade plastic scrap?
A: For exports, BIS certification and pollution board NOC may be required. Domestically, pollution control board registration is often sufficient.
Q4: How to identify plastic types in scrap?
A: Use density float tests or handheld spectrometers. Avoid visual guesses, especially when separating PVC from PET or PS.
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