Understanding Plastic Types and How SEB Recycling Solutions Handles Them

At SEB Recycling Solutions, we don’t just recycle — we help manufacturers, distributors, and industrial operations recover value from their plastic waste streams. Every day, we handle thousands of pounds of post-industrial plastics, diverting them from landfills and reintroducing them into supply chains as usable raw materials.

Here’s a closer look at the most common plastics we process, and how they’re reused.

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
PET isn’t just for soda bottles. In the industrial world, it shows up in strapping, thermoformed packaging, and bulk product containers. At SEB, PET can be ground down into flake and reused for new packaging, textiles, or industrial fibers — giving manufacturers a steady source of recycled feedstock.

HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)
One of the most valuable plastics we see, HDPE is tough, versatile, and highly recyclable. It comes through our doors as drums, pallets, conduit, pipe, and industrial containers. Once processed, HDPE becomes regrind used in lumber, piping, pallets, and heavy-duty packaging.

LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene)
LDPE is widely used in film wrap, stretch wrap, liners, and flexible industrial packaging. While thin plastics can be a challenge for consumer recyclers, SEB has the equipment and know-how to process this material efficiently. Recycled LDPE is often used in composite lumber, garbage can liners, and new stretch film products.

PP (Polypropylene)
Polypropylene is everywhere in industrial operations — from automotive parts to totes, buckets, and caps. PP regrind is in high demand and can be reused in injection molding, automotive components, and reusable shipping products.

Other Plastics
PVC, polystyrene, and certain multi-layer composites are less common in industrial recycling because of contamination or safety concerns. While these aren’t always recyclable, SEB works with partners and clients to identify safe disposal alternatives and reduce waste wherever possible.

Why Industrial Plastics Recycling Matters
For manufacturers and distributors, recycling isn’t just about sustainability — it’s about efficiency, cost savings, and supply chain reliability.

By converting scrap plastic into usable material, SEB helps businesses:

• Reduce landfill disposal costs
• Meet sustainability and compliance goals
• Strengthen the supply of recycled feedstock for U.S. manufacturers

Partner With SEB Recycling Solutions
Located in Jackson, TN, SEB Recycling Solutions serves industrial clients across a six-hour radius. With deep expertise in plastics procurement and recycling, we provide businesses with practical, large-scale solutions for managing plastic scrap.

Your industrial plastic isn’t waste — it’s opportunity. Let’s recycle it together.

📞 Call us today at 731-803-1228 or 731-437-0537 to get started.