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    Plastic buyers from all my eWaste?

    Now that I'm getting larger loads of eWaste I'm also getting larger loads of plastic waste that's ending up in the garbage. Anyone know of places that buy it? Specifically in Minnesota?
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    I take all of my plastic waste to my local recycling center. Its free to drop off and frees up space in the garbage.

    If not, try scrap plastic - North American Plastic Recycling Network - carbon neutral carbon footprint

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    **** minnesotans..hey man i got a buyer set up but they want a ton or more..my garage cant fit that much..maybe we could bring our plastics in together..pm me w where ur at

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    Place called Royal Oak Recycling pays for plastic at 50 bucks a ton. I'll be trying them for my first load in a couple of weeks and will let you know how it goes.
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    Burly, is that for mixed plastic/colors? I have had a hard time finding a buyer for my plastic.

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    Unless you can delivetr tonnage, expect not to get paid. I still make sure it gets recycled as my customers like that. I have 2 big bins typically on recycle day every week.

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    I have a buyer. Only because i supply more than enough to suit their needs.

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    Didn't mean to sound so arrogant.....Western Recycling is the company i use.

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    I don't know about Minnesota, but here in NC, I have a buyer that pays $0.08/lb. You might have some luck trying to using scrapmetalforum.com, generally Ewaste yards will atleast take the mixed plastics for free. However, there ARE some yards that will buy your plastics. Best of luck!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheHoss View Post
    Didn't mean to sound so arrogant.....Western Recycling is the company i use.
    Hoss, do they buy or is it a free drop-off?
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    They purchase it mech. I was at between 5 and 6 cents a pound. But we are in the middle of price negotiations right now. I have a great relationship with the boss man. I came up to him with some research i had done on the plastics market. After a bit of talking, we're on the same page. Hopefully getting in the 10 to 20 cent a pound area. But that's sorted and chipped.....all in time my friend, all in time.

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    Hoss...what are you using to chip your plastic up?

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    Plastic recycling has been one of the best options to protect the environs but there are some problems exist with this issue. There are some kinds of plastics which cannot be degradable and scientists have been trying this for more than hundred years.

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    There are lots of industries, those are involved in waste plastic and polystrene recycling. They are also interested in buy waste plastic, polystrene and styrofoam. It is a good way of earn revenue from your waste.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheHoss View Post
    They purchase it mech. I was at between 5 and 6 cents a pound. But we are in the middle of price negotiations right now. I have a great relationship with the boss man. I came up to him with some research i had done on the plastics market. After a bit of talking, we're on the same page. Hopefully getting in the 10 to 20 cent a pound area. But that's sorted and chipped.....all in time my friend, all in time.
    Hoss, Do you want more? I haven't found a place to dispose of my plastic yet. Don't want to approach them if you are already supplying more than they need as that could drive the price down. Not that I have that much but it's starting to get in my way. If you ever get over to central Oregon and have some room I would give you what I have. Send me a PM if you are interested. I could start sorting to meet your specs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BurlyGuys View Post
    Place called Royal Oak Recycling pays for plastic at 50 bucks a ton. I'll be trying them for my first load in a couple of weeks and will let you know how it goes.
    Did you ever sell a load to these guys? How did it work out?

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    I found a place in MD that buys the mixed ABS @ $0.13/lbs and they pick up (well, I'm like 30-45mins from them) only hitch in the giddy-up is they want it in large qty's...(40,000lbs which means baled and on a trailer)
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