Sell Nylon Scrap
Get the best value for your Nylon. We buy Nylon 6 and Nylon 6/6 in the U.S.
What Types of Nylon Does Carlin Waste Recycling Purchase?
Nylon Grades and Forms We Accept
We buy both Nylon 6 (PA6) and Nylon 6/6 (PA66) from post-industrial generators across the United States.
- Nylon 6 (PA6): pellets, regrind, purge, and production trim in natural and colored grades.
- Nylon 6/6 (PA66): pellets, regrind, and fiber in natural and colored grades; the highest-value nylon stream we buy.
- Injection-molded reject parts: clean, single-resin nylon components clearly identified by grade.
- Extrusion scrap and film: barrier layer or mono-material nylon film from packaging operations.
- Fiber and filament scrap: post-industrial nylon fiber from textile, filtration, or technical manufacturing lines.
Which Industries and Businesses Can Sell Nylon to Carlin Waste Recycling?
You are a great fit to sell nylon to our team if you are a business in the United States that generates PA6 or PA66 as a regular part of your operation. The industries and operations we work with most include:
- Manufacturers generating nylon trim, purge, or reject parts from injection molding, extrusion, or fiber production lines. We coordinate consistent pickups, track material by grade, and connect each stream to the highest-value buyer available.
- Automotive suppliers producing nylon components, such as housing, brackets, clips, and under-hood parts, that generate consistent post-industrial scrap with a well-documented resin source.
- Textile and technical fiber producers with nylon filament or fiber waste streams from apparel, filtration, carpet, or industrial textile manufacturing.
- 3PL providers and distributors handling nylon-based packaging returns, rejected inventory, or pallets of off-spec material that need to be cleared and converted into revenue.
- Small commercial recyclers, consolidating nylon from multiple industrial sources and looking for a single, reliable broker to place the combined load at the best available price.
How to Sell Your Nylon Scrap
What Is the Minimum Quantity to Sell Nylon?
The minimum quantity to sell Nylon is 20,000 lbs.
Information to Prepare Before Requesting a Nylon Quote
Before getting a quote, the information you need to send us for selling Nylon is:
- Nylon grade: Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6, or unknown; include any resin product data sheets if available.
- Form: pellets, regrind, purge, reject parts, fiber, or film.
- Color: natural (unpigmented), mixed color, or black
- Estimated volume: pounds or tons currently available, and whether this is a one-time load or an ongoing, recurring stream.
- Contamination level: note any metal inserts, labels, moisture exposure, or cross-resin mixing present in the load.
- Location: city and state, whether your facility has a dock or requires a different pickup arrangement.
- Processing history: source operation, original application, and any certifications or lot records that document the resin source.
How to Prepare Nylon for Sale: Step-by-Step
Step 1: Separate Nylon 6 from Nylon 6/6
Keep Nylon 6 and Nylon 6/6 in separate, clearly labeled containers from the moment they are generated. These two grades are chemically distinct, processed at different temperatures, and incompatible for blending without significant quality loss.
Step 2: Remove Metal Inserts, Labels and Foreign Materials
Pull out any metal inserts, clips, fasteners, or non-nylon components before consolidating your load. A single contaminated batch can affect pricing for the entire load. That is why early-stage sorting is far more efficient than trying to correct it at pickup.
Step 3: Sort by Color
Keep natural and mixed-colored nylon in separate containers so each stream can be assessed and placed correctly. Mixing colors into a single container forces buyers to price the entire load at the lowest common denominator.
Step 4: Protect from Moisture
Nylon is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture from the surrounding air faster than most other engineering resins. Store your nylon scrap in sealed heavy-duty bags or covered containers, away from humidity, outdoor exposure, or open loading dock areas.
Step 5: Document Your Load
Before requesting a quote, note the nylon grade, form, color, estimated weight, and any known contamination.
If you have resin certificates, product data sheets, processing history, or lot records, keep them accessible.
What Is the Average Price of Nylon?
Nylon prices in the United States fluctuate from month to month. The best way to estimate how much your nylon is worth is to request a direct quote.
Key Factors That Influence Nylon Scrap Pricing
The price of Nylon is influenced by:
- Grade: Nylon 6/6 (PA66) typically commands a premium over Nylon 6 (PA6) due to its higher melting point, superior stiffness, and broader high-performance application range.
- Color: Natural (unpigmented) material prices are higher than mixed-color grades, which require additional processing steps downstream.
- Form: Clean pellets and regrind price above reject parts, purge, or mixed-form loads due to lower reprocessing effort.
- Contamination level: Metal inserts, labels, moisture, or cross-resin mixing all reduce the buyer’s net yield and therefore your offer.
- Volume and consistency: Larger, recurring, consistently generated streams negotiate better rates than irregular one-time loads.
- Market conditions: Nylon scrap pricing tracks virgin resin feedstock costs: caprolactam for PA6, and adipic acid plus hexamethylenediamine for PA66. When virgin resin prices rise, recycled nylon demand typically strengthens.
How Does Carlin Waste Recycling Evaluate and Price Nylon?
At Carlin Waste Recycling, we price Nylon by evaluating each load across four dimensions: grade, form, cleanliness, and volume, and then matching it to the buyer in our network, currently offering the strongest price for that specific profile.
Why Manufacturers and Recyclers Choose Carlin Waste Recycling for Nylon
Brett Carlin
CEO, Carlin Waste Recycling
✓ Reliable pickups and fast payments
Keep your floor clear and your cash flow predictable. We schedule pickup timing around your operation, not ours, and process payment promptly after material verification. You do not chase invoices or wait for unclear timelines.
✓ One partner for multiple nylon markets
Access multiple markets through a single point of contact. Whether you are generating Nylon 6 purge regularly or clearing a one-time inventory of PA66 reject parts, we simplify the process with one vendor relationship and one payment stream.
✓ Transparency and traceability
Every transaction includes clear documentation of pricing terms, pickup records, and chain-of-custody tracking. For manufacturers and distributors with ESG reporting obligations, this supports sustainability compliance without requiring additional effort on your side. We handle the paper trail; you get verified recycling outcomes.
✓ Integrated waste stream management
For operations with complex, mixed waste streams, our team coordinates across material types, meaning nylon does not need to be managed in isolation from your other recyclable streams. We look at the full picture and build a pickup schedule that serves the whole operation.
Our 4-Step
Recycling Plan for Nylon
1
Share Your Nylon Material Details
Contact us via our quote form. Share the nylon type, grade, form, color, condition, volume, location, and whether you need recurring pickups or support for a one-time load.
2
Receive Your Nylon Quote
We evaluate the material’s category, quality, current buyer demand, freight costs, and handling requirements. You receive a clear quote based on the current value of your nylon scrap.
3
Schedule Your Nylon Pickup
Once you accept the quote, we coordinate the pickup schedule, loading requirements, freight, logistics responsibilities, and necessary documentation directly with your facility.
4
Get Paid for Your Nylon
After the load is received and verified, payment is processed according to the agreed terms. Clean, sorted, and properly documented nylon loads help prevent delays and support a better return.
Have Nylon Scrap to Sell?
Request a Quote Today
Share your nylon details and receive a competitive, no-obligation offer.
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FAQs About Selling Nylon
Does Carlin Waste Recycling Buy Nylon Nationwide?
Yes, Carlin Waste Recycling buys nylon from businesses across the United States. If your operation is located within our area and generates Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6, or both on a regular or one-time basis, contact us to confirm availability and schedule a material evaluation.
How Quickly Does Carlin Waste Recycling Pay After Nylon Pickup?
Payment terms are confirmed in your recycling proposal before pickup takes place. Carlin Waste Recycling processes payment promptly after material verification is complete, following pickup. The exact timeline depends on load size and any required quality checks, but speed and transparency in payment are core commitments, not exceptions.
Is Nylon More Expensive than Polyester?
Yes, Nylon is more expensive than Polyester, both as a virgin resin and as recycled scrap material. Nylon’s higher melting point, stronger mechanical performance under load and heat, and broader industrial application range support its premium price.
What Is the Difference Between Nylon 6 and Nylon 6/6 Scrap?
The difference between Nylon 6 and Nylon 6/6 Scrap is chemical structure. Nylon 6 (PA6) is produced from a single monomer (caprolactam) and has a lower melting point of 220°C. Nylon 6/6 (PA66) is produced from two monomers (adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine), melts at a higher temperature of 265°C, and offers superior stiffness, heat resistance, and fatigue performance. In the recycling market, Nylon 6/6 generally commands a premium price because of those performance characteristics and the more demanding applications it serves. The two grades are not compatible for blending without significant quality degradation, which is why keeping them separated before sale is essential to maximizing the value of both streams.