Looking for a scrap plastic buyer

Hey guys

I'm a scrapper out of northern minnesota (Duluth area)
Recently expanded to e waste as well as steel. I gave heard rumors of guys selling their sorted plastic but have not had any luck finding a buyer in my area. Does anyone know of a buyer in this are maybe even in wisconsin I chip all my plastic and can haul a lot in a 32 foot trailer. Any help would be appreciated even if it's just a rumor of a center like this opening up in the area (I have a feeling plastic and rubber may take off like steel did)
Thanks LROY

How much can you accumulate in say a month?

I know few brokers who may know someone near you.

Worth a shot.

Also, make sure you introduce yourself in the "Introduce Yourself" section.

People get kinda uptight if you don't.

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Originally Posted by Lroyscrap

Hey guys

I'm a scrapper out of northern minnesota (Duluth area)
Recently expanded to e waste as well as steel. I gave heard rumors of guys selling their sorted plastic but have not had any luck finding a buyer in my area. Does anyone know of a buyer in this are maybe even in wisconsin I chip all my plastic and can haul a lot in a 32 foot trailer. Any help would be appreciated even if it's just a rumor of a center like this opening up in the area (I have a feeling plastic and rubber may take off like steel did)
Thanks LROY

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LROY,
Have not been able to find a plastic recycler in the area. By the way Have you looked into the state regulations regarding E- waste in the state of Minnnesota?

No I haven't I will be sure to introduce myself as soon as I figure out the forum a little more I'm not so good with computers as far as what I accumulate a month can vary I was planning in doing it the same as steel( collect all year and sell in the spring) but if I had to estimate I would say I probably accumulate several tons a year based on what I have and what I am getting

Has anyone tried these guys???

Plastic Recycling: How it works

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Originally Posted by NHscrapman

Has anyone tried these guys???

Plastic Recycling: How it works

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As far as plastics go, it's pretty much worthless unless you have a full truck load (ie. semi trailer load, sorted, white/colors, loose in boxes) or a sea container load (sorted, white/colors, baled).

Even then, it needs to be a container load of all one color unless you find someone who will do a mixed load.

Near me is a recycler that will take it at $ .03 (colored, loose) to $ .04 (white loose).

As much as I generate, that's a rip (though they will bale it for $ .03 and I can then sell it to whoever).

If you're only getting a couple of gaylords a month something like that may be OK.

You can get rid of it and recoup the gas money at least.

Really wow that's really shocking I was reading sorted and colored HIPS plastic was going for like.26 but maybe I need to reconsider my source I have spent hours sorting HIPS ABS ect ect and then sorting it by color but for .03 a pound I think I wasted my time

all depends on the type of plastic you have....water bottles for instance ARE far more valuable than say mixed or ABS. There are quite a few types of plastic scrap and sorts ALWAYS pays better. But yes, you DO have to generate a FAIR amount for it to be worthwhile (ie profitable)....I am still working towards that goal.

Well I guess I'll keep sorting and saving and keep lookin for a buyer there's a place locally that makes a business scrapping electronics and they do sell their plastic but won't disclose their buyer so I know there is a market around here I just can't find it :(

Lroy,

If you want to know where they are shipping it, just talk to the driver when you see them loading. He'll tell you where he's heading. I had some pinhead manager do the same to me. The drivers are happy to talk.

Jon.

Yea, them drivers are paid to deliver. Not paid to keep the shippers secret. Heh.

Good luck!

Sirscrapalot