Your Plastic Scrap Has Value — Here's How to Get Paid for It
Domino Plastics Company Inc. | Plastic Scrap Buyers Since 1984
For over 40 years, Domino Plastics Company Inc. has done one thing exceptionally well: making it fast and easy for manufacturers to get paid for their plastic scrap. Since 1984, we have worked with production facilities across the country, offering competitive prices, rapid quotes, and nationwide pickup that takes the hassle out of scrap management. We built our business on a simple idea — manufacturers shouldn’t have to work hard to get rid of material that has real value. And plastic scrap almost always has real value.
If your facility generates plastic waste and you’re not currently selling it, you’re leaving money on the table. Here’s what you need to know about the plastic scrap market and why working with an experienced buyer makes all the difference.
The Scrap Already Sitting in Your Facility
Plastic scrap is a normal, unavoidable byproduct of manufacturing. Any process that shapes or forms plastic — injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming — generates excess material as a matter of course. This material is classified as post-industrial scrap, meaning it was produced during manufacturing rather than discarded after consumer use. That distinction matters, because post-industrial plastic tends to be clean, uncontaminated, and consistent — exactly the qualities that make it desirable to recyclers.
Material that commonly accumulates in manufacturing facilities includes: Purge from injection molding and extrusion startup, Sprues, runners, and flash from molded parts, Off-spec or rejected components, Trim waste and edge scrap from extrusion lines, Plastic film, sheeting, and flexible packaging offcuts, Surplus or obsolete finished goods.
Most manufacturers are surprised by how much of this material accumulates over weeks or months. What feels like a disposal headache is often a sellable commodity waiting for the right buyer.
What Makes Plastic Scrap Worth Buying?
Not every pile of plastic material has the same value, and understanding what buyers look for can help manufacturers get better returns. The most important factors are resin type, cleanliness, and consistency.
Resin identification is the starting point. Buyers need to know exactly what they’re purchasing. Single-resin streams — all polypropylene, all HDPE, all LDPE — are significantly more valuable than mixed or unknown plastics. If your facility runs the same material week after week, that consistency is an asset. Cleanliness matters just as much. Scrap that is free from metal, cardboard, moisture, and contamination from other plastics can be processed efficiently and commands the best prices. Material that has been mixed with non-plastic waste or left exposed to outdoor conditions is harder to sell and worth considerably less.
Volume is also a factor — larger quantities reduce per-unit processing and transportation costs, which is reflected in pricing.
Four Decades of Fast, Fair Service — That’s the Domino Difference
Manufacturers who sell plastic scrap have plenty of options on paper. What actually separates buyers in practice comes down to three things: price, speed, and reliability. Domino Plastics Company Inc. has built its entire operation around excelling at all three.
We offer great prices because we know this market inside and out. Forty-plus years of purchasing experience means we evaluate material accurately and price it fairly — you won’t leave value behind when you sell to Domino. Our quotes come back fast, so you’re not waiting around while your floor space fills up with accumulated scrap.
Pickup is one of the biggest pain points in the scrap business, and we’ve invested in solving it. Our nationwide logistics network means we can reach manufacturing facilities across the country with minimal lead time. Whether you’re running a single plant or multiple facilities spread across different states, we coordinate collection efficiently and on your schedule.
What you get with Domino Plastics is a buyer who has been at this since 1984 and has earned the trust of manufacturers over the long haul — not a broker looking for a quick flip, and not a company that keeps you waiting. We’re a direct buyer with real infrastructure, real market knowledge, and a genuine interest in making the process as easy as possible for the people we work with.
Ready to Turn Your Scrap Into Cash?
Plastic scrap that leaves your facility in a landfill truck is a missed opportunity. The same material sold to the right buyer becomes recovered revenue and a step toward more sustainable operations. Domino Plastics Company Inc. has helped manufacturers make that switch for over 40 years — and we’ve made it simple every step of the way.
Reach out today for a fast quote. Tell us what you have, and we’ll tell you what it’s worth. It’s that straightforward. Call (631) 751-1995, call/text (516) 972-5632, email Joe@domplas.com. Click here to submit offers online.
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