Material is clear in color. It can have translucent color film and a small amount of labels. Bales must be stored indoors to prevent moisture and UV damage. Store bales away from high dust areas or tarp bales to prevent contamination from paper dust.

Laminated (food bag) films are prohibited.

Material is predominantly clear LDPE Film. It will have a higher composition of both light print, translucent color in addition to labels.

Bales must be stored indoors to prevent moisture and UV damage. Store bales away from high dust areas or tarp bales to prevent contamination from paper dust.

Laminated (food bag) films are prohibited.

Grade “D” is a combination of LDPE, HDPE, and with heavy color concentration. It can have a high ratio of light print, heavy print and labels.

Bales must be stored indoors to prevent moisture and UV damage. Store bales away from high dust areas or tarp bales to prevent contamination from paper dust.

Laminated (food bag) films are prohibited.

LDPE tubes are pre-filled packaging that often includes the cap. It is usually heavily printed and opaque in color.

Sources:
Packaging and product manufacturers. Many times this material is obsolete packaging or line breakage.

Warnings:
Only new and unused tubes are acceptable.
Foil gaskets on cap and tube are prohibited.
Bales must be stored indoors to prevent moisture and UV damage. Store away from high paper dust areas or tarp bales to prevent contamination from paper dust.

The PP super sacks are clean and dry and free of residual product.

Sources:
Manufactures that extrude parts from virgin resin. Food manufactures that purchase ingredients in bulk.

Warnings:
Extremely important to insure that all residual product is emptied at generation point.

Polypropylene strapping consists of discarded banding that was used to reinforce shipping packages. This material will come in different colors.

Field Test Procedure:
It is often difficult to tell the difference between PP and PET strapping. In order to determine resin type, cut into small pieces and place in cup of water. PET will sink and PP will float.

Polypropylene diaper cuts are the trim waste generated from diaper production. It is typically laminated sheet made up of LDPE and PP material. It should be clean and dry. Mixed colors are acceptable.

Warnings:
This material cannot contain any SAP (super absorbent polymer).

PET Baled Bottles "B" grade is typically from out-of-state MRF sources. It typically has higher color ratio, with more custom bottles (salad dressing, ketchup, etc.) and is not as clean.

This grade is  comprised of PET  strapping.  Color may be translucent green, opaque yellow or black (depending on manufacturer).

Any clear PET thermoformed package including but not limited to clamshells, egg cartons, drink  cups, lids, cake domes, blister pack, catering trays.

This grade is comprised of PET film that has been coated with silicone. It is used as release film in the process of placing sticky labels on beverage and other containers. It will contain sticky label residue.

PC-BS primarily comes from dark colored monitors, computers. They are both highly impact, scratch, and heat resistant. They are used where heat and strength are a concern. The cost of producing PC and ABS resin is roughly twice the cost of HIPS. Best to inspect loose.

Warning:
Be careful to check PC-ABS for the presence of other resin types that would make it a mixed package. Look for the presence of mineral fillers. When broken, the edge of the plastic will appear chalky. This is typically found in ink jet printer housings. Scratch material with knife to make sure it's not painted.

HIPS scrap is a low cost plastic material that is easy to machine and fabricate. Typically consists of black and grey housings for TV’s and other electronic devices. HIPS will crease white when bent. Best to inspect loose.

Warning:
Be careful to check HIPS for the presence of other resin types that would make it a mixed package. Look for the presence of mineral fillers. When broken, the edge of the plastic will appear chalky. This is typically found in ink jet printer housings.  Scratch material with knife to make sure it's not painted.

Painted and filled HIPS should be graded as Printer Mix (Mixed HIPS/PC-ABS).

PC-ABS, HIPS, Other Printer Mix- This grade is generally produced from electronic components containing low yield circuit boards. This includes components that do not produce heat and do not require impact resistance properties. They include Inkjet and some laser printers, small appliances such as alarm clocks, answering machines, keyboards, and toys. Best to inspect loose.

Warning:
Be careful to check material that is light colored and presented as PC-ABS for the presence of other resin types that would make it a mixed package. Look for the presence of mineral fillers. When broken, the edge of the plastic will appear chalky. This is typically found in ink jet printer housings. Scratch material with knife to make sure it's not painted.

Consists of baled new cuttings of paperboard that are used in the manufacture of folding papers cartons, set-up boxes and similar boxboard products.

Prohibitive materials may not exceed 1/2 of 1%. Total outthrows may not exceed 2%.