The Plastic Recycling Process

By Seraphim Plastics | September 7, 2025

At Seraphim Plastics, we specialize in turning post-industrial scrap into valuable raw materials through a streamlined recycling process. By focusing exclusively on clean, single-stream industrial plastics, we eliminate inefficiencies common in consumer recycling systems and provide manufacturers with consistent, high-quality regrind.

Step 1: Collection & Material Intake

Our recycling process begins when we collect large, segregated loads of scrap plastics from businesses across Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky, Michigan, and beyond.

Typical sources include:

Because we deal only with clean industrial scrap, no consumer contamination slows down our process.

Step 2: Sorting & Streamlined Processing

Unlike municipal systems that struggle with mixed household plastics, we handle single-stream loads that arrive already sorted by resin type. This focus allows us to efficiently process high-volume materials like:

This clean sorting ensures high-quality end products and keeps costs predictable for our clients.

Step 3: Grinding into Regrind

Next, scrap is sent through our industrial grinders, reducing pallets, totes, purge, and other plastics into 3/8” uniform pieces called plastic regrind.

Regrind is a cost-effective alternative to virgin resin and is in high demand across industries. Our customers rely on it for:

  • Automotive parts

  • Packaging containers

  • New plastic pallets and bins

  • Construction materials

Step 4: Quality Control & Redistribution

Because Seraphim Plastics only processes pre-sorted, post-industrial scrap, our finished regrind maintains consistent quality. Manufacturers benefit from reliable, contamination-free material they can immediately reintroduce into production.

This emphasis on clean processing is one reason businesses across the Southeast choose us for industrial plastic recycling.

Step 5: Logistics & Service Infrastructure

Our Memphis, Tennessee headquarters gives us a central hub to efficiently service states throughout the Southeast and Midwest. With on-site pickup options and competitive pricing, we make recycling practical for large-scale manufacturers and distributors.

Learn more about the industries we serve and how we adapt our logistics for your operation.

Why Industrial Recycling Matters

  • Operational efficiency: By selling scrap plastics, companies free up warehouse space while earning revenue.

  • Sustainability: Recycling reduces landfill usage and supports corporate environmental goals.

  • Circular economy: Every load of scrap processed creates material that feeds directly back into new manufacturing.

See how we help companies turn waste into ROI.

Summary: The Seraphim Plastics Advantage

Step Seraphim Focus
Collection Clean, single-stream industrial scrap
Sorting Resin-specific intake (HDPE, PP, PET, LDPE, HMW)
Grinding Uniform regrind production
Redistribution High-quality feedstock for manufacturing
Logistics Centralized service across the Southeast & Midwest

Partner With Seraphim Plastics

If your business generates large volumes of plastic scrap, Seraphim Plastics can help you turn waste streams into profit streams. Our streamlined process, industry expertise, and dedication to sustainability make us a trusted recycling partner across multiple industries.

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