plastic question

Hi I had just found out my yard buys the plastic of the back of old tv's but the women who told me was not sure what kind of plastic that is. I believe its ABS plastic but not sure. If any one could let me know that would be great. Thank you

Let us know what price they are paying, if you would please.

Also if they buy small amounts or do you need tons of it...

Thanks. And its 5cents a pound. You can sell it in small amounts or large amounts. That's what I like, good to make a little more off those old tv's

You just inspired me to look harder for a plastic buyer. Havent found any around here. I have been giving my plastic to a plastic recycler that shreds and sells it, but he wont pay for ABS. The 45 min drive to be "green" is taxing, but I'm committed to it. Local town recycling center says they will take it and "throw it in the landfill"......

Originally Posted by Gravitar

Found this thread on here. http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/non-m...e-plastic.html
I'm surprised that there's not more plastic recyclers in Atlanta.

Yes, I contacted them and they were nice, but basically want 10 ton+ loads before they will deal with me. There is also another company called East Meets West (dba of larger company I think). They do all kinds of plastic recycling, but wont pay for ABS. Thanks for looking around for me, though.

Originally Posted by PartTimeScrapper

What yard in colorado is this?

Did we ever find out what yard he was refering to?

Actually the technical nameof ABS plastic is Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene. Because of its durability it is used in Air-Soft Guns. If we compare it with general plastic it holds its shape when it is molded by heat, chemical resistant, and is not affected by temperature. There are so many products which has been made with the help of ABS Plastic Golf Club Heads, Car Wheel Covers, LEGO Blocks, Bicycle & Motorcycle Helmets, Water pipe (Plumbing) and Electrical Conduit, Bathroom Shower Doors, Volleyballs,Pool Liners, Toys,Furniture, Outdoor Playground Equipment, etc,


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Also many electronics are made out of pc/abs. Then if you get really technical there are different FR ratings, such as FR 10,15,25.

It looks like every major city would have a plastic recycler

By me you can give it to the city in the recycling bins. Other places started buying water bottles and #2 plastic jugs so hopefully someone will start to buy ABS

Originally Posted by adalinaabella

Actually the technical nameof ABS plastic is Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene. Because of its durability it is used in Air-Soft Guns. If we compare it with general plastic it holds its shape when it is molded by heat, chemical resistant, and is not affected by temperature. There are so many products which has been made with the help of ABS Plastic Golf Club Heads, Car Wheel Covers, LEGO Blocks, Bicycle & Motorcycle Helmets, Water pipe (Plumbing) and Electrical Conduit, Bathroom Shower Doors, Volleyballs,Pool Liners, Toys,Furniture, Outdoor Playground Equipment, etc,

Volleyballs are not made of ABS, they are made of vinyl or leather. Pool liners are typically made of vinyl. Most plumbing is PVC, not ABS.


Looks like a spammer trying to build a post count.

haha, we might be surprised at what's really coming off the conveyer belts these days, and going on the shelves.

I am talking to a few plastic buyers in the Denver area and one in WY about computer plastics. I have asked a few questions anything else I should ask??

Questions so far......
1) Minumum quantity
2) Colors sorted or mixed
3) bailed or in gaylord? = (1 so far has said gaylords are fine)
4) Pick up or drop off service or both

Thanks
Tom