Industrial Plastics Recycling Built for Business

At Waste Optima, we help industrial facilities turn plastic waste into value. Whether you're generating HDPE drums, stretch wrap, corrugated plastic sheets, or off-spec molded parts, we provide end-to-end recovery and recycling solutions tailored for your operations. Our nationwide logistics network and vetted reprocessors ensure plastics are handled responsibly and diverted from landfill. We can provide a recycling solution for almost any type of plastic waste your company generates.

Collage of pictures depicting industrial plastics recycling. Plastic trays upper left, bales of PVC upper right, rolls of EVA lower left, bales of LDPE film lower right.

Types of Plastic We Accept

  • HDPE, LDPE, PP, PET, PS

  • Plastic film & stretch wrap

  • Corrugated plastic

  • TPO, EVA, POE, EPDM

  • Off-spec parts, regrind and resin

  • Post-industrial scrap

  • ABS, HIPS, PVC

  • Foams - PS, EPE, Polyurethane (PUR)

Our Process

  • Material audit and waste assessment

  • On-site collection or baling

  • Transportation to vetted recyclers

  • Regular diversion reports

  • For more information, reference our related blog posts regarding Baling, Waste Data, Minimum Volumes, and Recyclability

Why Partner With Us

  • Sustainable³ Framework

  • Nationwide coverage and prompt service

  • Transparent downstream handling

  • Volume rebates when possible and flexible logistics

  • Custom solutions for unique waste streams

Industries Served

  • Automotive

  • Packaging and Containers

  • Building materials

  • Aerospace

  • Pharmaceutical

  • Food and Beverage

FAQs

  • Yes, we can accept lightly contaminated or mixed plastics, depending on volume and available downstream markets. However, it is always a best practice to keep plastics clean, dry and separated in order to maximize their value and potential outlets.

  • Yes, clean LDPE stretch and shrink film can be recycled, especially when baled in bulk quantities. Companies should target contamination levels of 2% or less in order to maximize the value of scrap film.

  • We typically serve clients generating full gaylords or truckload volumes but can advise on smaller generators as well. For more info, see our blog post about this topic.