Corrugated Plastic Recycling Service
Post-Industrial Corrugated Plastic (PP/PE) Scrap
High-Volume Logistics: Nationwide 53' dry van pickup for truckload quantities (40,000 lbs+).
Format Flexibility: Accepting baled scrap, obsolete divider sheets, and knocked-down reusable plastic gaylords.
Market-Maker Pricing: Direct access to domestic and export compounding mills for maximum scrap value.
Quick Settlements: Net-30 payment terms on verified loads with certified weight tickets.
Materials We Manage
| Stream/Form | Transport Mode | Rejection Criteria (Hard No) |
|---|---|---|
| Baled PP Corrugated Sheets (Coroplast) | 53' Dry Van (Min 40,000 lbs) | Paper labels exceeding 2%, metal rivets/grommets, heavy moisture. |
| Knocked-Down Plastic Gaylords/Totes | Stackable on Pallets / Gaylord-in-Gaylord | Co-mingled PVC/PET, non-flattened units (shipping air), organic residue. |
| Industrial Divider Sheets / Dunnage | Palletized & Strapped | Mixed colors (unless specified), adhered foam padding, oil/grease contamination. |
Stop Paying Demurrage on "Light" Plastic Loads
Generic recyclers avoid corrugated plastic (often called by trade names like Coroplast) because it is light, voluminous, and difficult to process if not densified correctly. If you are paying to landfill divider sheets, sign scrap, or obsolete reusable packaging, you are hemorrhaging revenue.
Waste Optima acts as your logistics broker, connecting your facility directly with specialized compounders who crave Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE) corrugated feedstock. We don't just "recycle" it; we build a recurring offtake program that clears your dock before it chokes your operations.
The Problem: Logistics Efficiency
Corrugated plastic is mostly air. Shipping loose sheets in a dumpster is financial suicide.
The Solution: We advise on proper densification. Baling is preferred. If you lack a baler, we arrange logistics for dense-stacked palletized loads to ensure you hit the 40,000lb target weight required for cost-neutral or revenue-positive shipping.
Material Specifics We Manage
We source downstream partners for specific industrial streams:
Post-Industrial Manufacturing Scrap: Skeletal waste from die-cutting operations.
Logistics Packaging: End-of-life plastic gaylords, collapsible totes, and layer pads.
Signage Industry Waste: Clean, unprinted or printed PP sheets (freedom from PVC is critical).
Contamination Control
Our network requires clean streams. We cannot broker loads contaminated with:
Metal grommets or rivets (must be punched out).
Adhered foam or fabric liners.
Significant paper labeling (pressure-sensitive labels must be minimized).
Corrugate Plastic FAQs
Do you accept loose corrugated plastic sheets in an open-top dumpster?
No. We operate exclusively via 53' dry vans. Material must be baled or neatly stacked and strapped on pallets to maximize trailer weight. We cannot justify freight costs for "shipping air."
Can you take mixed loads of Corrugated PP and standard cardboard?
No. While both are "corrugated," mixing polymer (plastic) with fiber (paper) downgrades the value of both. We can arrange split pickups if volume allows, but the materials must be separated on the floor.
Do you buy used plastic gaylords for reuse?
Sometimes. If your plastic gaylords are structurally sound, we can route them to our reuse network, which often commands a higher price than scrap grinding.
Get a quote for your corrugated plastic
Include common sheet/piece sizes, rough weight or pallet count, how it’s packed (pallets/bundles/boxes), photos, pickup ZIP, and how often it’s generated. We’ll reply with outlet options, pricing, and a pickup window. If you don’t have everything, send what you have.
Last update: 2026-01-02