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