Month: August 2026

For many manufacturers, plastic scrap is simply part of the production process. Injection molding operations generate runners and sprues. Extrusion lines create trim and off-spec material. Blow molding, thermoforming, and other processes produce excess plastic that must be managed.

Too often, that material is viewed as waste — something to be discarded, hauled away, and forgotten.

But post-industrial plastic scrap is not ordinary waste. It is a valuable resource that can often be recovered, recycled, and returned to the manufacturing supply chain.

Your Plastic Scrap Has More Value Than You May Realize

Every manufacturing facility experiences some level of material loss. Changes in production schedules, quality requirements, color changes, startup purges, rejected parts, and excess inventory can all create plastic scrap.

Common examples include:

• Injection molding purge and runners
• Off-spec parts and production rejects
• Plastic regrind
• Extrusion trim and edge scrap
• Film and sheet scrap
• Surplus resin and obsolete inventory
• Blow molding and thermoforming scrap

While these materials may no longer serve their original purpose, they still contain valuable polymers that can be processed and reused.

The difference between sending scrap to a landfill and selling it to a qualified buyer can turn a disposal expense into an additional revenue stream.

Why Manufacturers Are Moving Away From Landfills

Landfilling plastic scrap may seem like the easiest solution, but it comes with long-term costs. Manufacturers pay for disposal, transportation, and lost floor space — while valuable material leaves the facility with no return.

Selling plastic scrap provides several advantages:

Recover Additional Revenue

Clean, identifiable plastic scrap has market value. Instead of paying someone to remove usable material, manufacturers can receive payment based on resin type, quality, quantity, and current market conditions.

Improve Sustainability Goals

Many companies are under increasing pressure to reduce waste and improve recycling efforts. Diverting post-industrial plastic scrap from landfills supports sustainability initiatives while keeping valuable materials in circulation.

Improve Facility Efficiency

Accumulated scrap takes up valuable warehouse and production space. Establishing a regular scrap recycling program helps facilities maintain cleaner, more organized operations.

The Importance of Choosing the Right Plastic Scrap Buyer

Not all scrap buyers provide the same level of service. Manufacturers benefit from working with experienced buyers who understand different resin types, market conditions, and logistics.

A reliable plastic scrap partner can help manufacturers:

• Identify valuable materials
• Provide competitive pricing
• Arrange transportation
• Handle different forms of scrap
• Create a consistent recycling outlet

The process does not need to be complicated. In many cases, manufacturers simply need to provide information about the material type, approximate quantity, and condition of the scrap.

Turning Manufacturing Scrap Into Opportunity

The plastics industry depends on efficient material recovery. The scrap generated during manufacturing does not have to become waste — it can become feedstock for new products and another opportunity to improve operational efficiency.

Manufacturers that take a closer look at their scrap streams often discover that they are sitting on a resource they can monetize.

At Domino Plastics, we help manufacturers turn post-industrial plastic scrap into value. We purchase a wide range of materials, including purge, regrind, off-spec material, parts, film, and other plastic scrap generated from manufacturing operations.

If your facility has plastic scrap available, send your material details to Joe@domplas.com for a competitive price quote. We will review your material and help you find a practical solution for recycling your plastic scrap instead of sending it to a landfill.