Plastic Recycling Solutions for Food, Beverage & Industrial Packaging

Introduction: Packaging Waste and the Need for Recycling

The food, beverage, and industrial packaging industries rely heavily on plastics for durability, safety, and cost-effective distribution. From PET bottles and HDPE containers to shrink wrap film and polypropylene strapping, plastics ensure products are protected and delivered efficiently.

But when production runs end, misprints occur, or excess inventory piles up, packaging facilities often face a difficult problem: what to do with bulk scrap plastics. Without a recycling program, these materials are often landfilled—creating unnecessary costs, wasted floor space, and missed revenue opportunities.

At Seraphim Plastics, we partner with food, beverage, and industrial packaging facilities across the Southeast to provide streamlined, profitable recycling solutions. Our goal: help packaging operations convert scrap plastics into valuable resources while achieving sustainability and operational efficiency.

The Problem: Scrap in Packaging Facilities

Packaging operations generate large volumes of plastic waste during:

  • Production Overruns – Extra bottles, containers, or caps.

  • Misprints & Defects – Off-spec packaging runs.

  • Line Changeovers – Purge, runners, and sprues from injection molding and extrusion.

  • Shipping & Distribution – Excess shrink wrap, stretch film, and strapping.

  • Damaged Containers – Buckets, crates, or bins unsuitable for use.

Challenges include:

  • Rising Disposal Costs – Landfill tipping fees continue to climb.

  • Storage Issues – Scrap plastics consume valuable warehouse space.

  • Missed Value – Plastics that could be recycled are often discarded.

Seraphim Plastics turns this scrap into an ROI opportunity for packaging companies.

Why Packaging Companies Trust Seraphim Plastics

1. Experience in Packaging Recycling

We’ve worked with bottle manufacturers, food container producers, and industrial packagers across Tennessee and the Southeast. Our recycling solutions fit seamlessly into fast-paced production schedules.

2. Expertise in Post-Industrial Plastics

We specialize in clean, single-stream post-industrial scrap, including high-demand resins like PET, HDPE, and PP. Our focus means we can process large, uniform packaging scrap efficiently and pay fair market value.

3. Authoritative Processing

We operate our own shredding and grinding facilities, allowing us to transform scrap into high-quality plastic regrind ready for reuse in packaging and industrial manufacturing.

4. A Trusted Partner

Packaging facilities rely on us for reliable pickups, transparent weight tickets, and prompt payments. Our reputation is built on delivering exactly what we promise.

Plastics Accepted from Food, Beverage & Industrial Packaging Facilities

We purchase and recycle bulk, clean loads of:

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

  • Beverage bottles, thermoformed packaging, and food containers.

HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)

  • Milk jugs, juice containers, buckets, crates, and caps.

HMW HDPE (High Molecular Weight)

  • Totes, industrial bins, and reusable packaging.

LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene)

  • Shrink wrap, stretch film, pallet wrap, and protective sheeting.

Polypropylene (PP)

  • Bottle caps, food containers, totes, and strapping.

ABS & Polycarbonate

  • Durable housings and packaging components.

Purge, Runners, Spurs & Off-Spec Plastics

  • Byproducts from extrusion and molding during packaging runs.

Plastic Regrind

  • Already-processed scrap ready for resale into new packaging products.

Our Recycling Process for Packaging Facilities

  1. Assessment & Planning
    We review your scrap streams—PET bottles, HDPE jugs, shrink wrap—and create a recycling plan that fits your production flow.

  2. On-Site Pickup
    Our trucks collect truckloads or gaylords of scrap plastics directly from your dock or warehouse.

  3. Processing & Grinding
    Scrap is shredded, ground, and transformed into reusable plastic regrind at our facilities.

  4. Payment & Documentation
    We provide accurate weight tickets, compliance reporting, and fast payment for your materials.

Benefits for Food, Beverage & Industrial Packaging Facilities

  • Cost Savings: Reduce landfill disposal and tipping fees.

  • Revenue Recovery: Convert plastic scrap into an additional revenue stream.

  • Operational Efficiency: Free up valuable storage space and improve workflow.

  • Sustainability Compliance: Support corporate ESG initiatives and meet customer sustainability expectations.

  • Reliable Partner: Depend on a recycler with decades of packaging industry expertise.

Regional Service Coverage

We serve packaging facilities throughout the Southeast, including:

Case Study: PET Bottle Scrap Recycling

A beverage packaging facility in Louisville, KY was dealing with thousands of pounds of off-spec PET bottles from misprinted runs. After partnering with Seraphim Plastics, they:

  • Eliminated landfill disposal costs.

  • Recovered revenue by selling PET scrap for regrind.

  • Improved production floor efficiency by removing stored waste.

  • Strengthened sustainability reporting for corporate clients.

Why Partner with Seraphim Plastics

At Seraphim Plastics, we combine:

  • Experience – Decades of work with food, beverage, and industrial packaging facilities.

  • Expertise – Specialization in post-industrial plastics like PET, HDPE, and PP.

  • Authority – Recognized as a leader in industrial recycling across the Southeast.

  • Trust – Transparent pricing, reliable scheduling, and consistent payments.

We provide packaging facilities with profitable, efficient recycling programs that improve operations and sustainability.

Take the Next Step

If your food, beverage, or industrial packaging facility generates bulk scrap plastics, Seraphim Plastics is ready to help. We’ll design a recycling program that recovers value from your scrap while reducing costs and supporting your sustainability goals.

Contact us today to schedule a pickup or request a customized recycling solution.

Fast & Easy Quote | 10,000lb Minimum

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