Sell Polyethylene Terephthalate Scrap
Share your polyethylene terephthalate details, and we’ll review the load, discuss market options, and help you plan the next step.

What Types of Polyethylene Terephthalate Does Carlin Waste Recycling Buy?
Polyethylene Terephthalate Forms We Accept
We buy clear and colored PET grades, along with clean plastic scrap and regrind from post-industrial material streams.
Your load may be reviewed in forms such as:
- Clear PET material.
- Colored PET material.
- Clean production scrap.
- Regrind.
- Flake.
- Pelletized material.
Who Can Sell Polyethylene Terephthalate to Carlin Waste Recycling?
You are a great fit to sell polyethylene terephthalate to us if you are a business in the United States generating PET regularly. You may be a good fit if:
- You run a manufacturing operation with recurring plastic scrap, production waste, or rejected material that needs consistent pickup.
- You manage a third-party logistics or distribution facility with packaging scrap or rejected loads taking up warehouse or dock space.
- You work for a foodservice distributor handling containers, packaging, or film that requires organized removal and traceability.
- You operate a small commercial recycling business and want support with load consolidation, freight coordination, and access to broader recycling markets.
How to Sell Polyethylene Terephthalate
Minimum Quantity to Sell Polyethylene Terephthalate
The minimum quantity to sell Polyethylene Terephthalate is 20,000 lbs.

What Information Do I Need to Get a Polyethylene Terephthalate Quote?
To get a quote, the information you need to send us for selling polyethylene terephthalate is:
- Material type: Clear or colored PET, clean plastic scrap, regrind, flake, pelletized material, or post-industrial resin.
- Grade and color: Clear, colored, mixed, or unknown. If you are unsure, we can help review the material.
- Condition: Clean and separated, lightly contaminated, or mixed with other materials.
- Approximate volume: Total pounds or tons available, or the average amount generated each month.
- Material form: Loose, bagged, boxed, baled, ground, or palletized.
- Facility location: City and state, along with basic dock or loading details.
- Photos: They show the condition, storage setup, and packaging of the PET before pickup is discussed.
How to Prepare Polyethylene Terephthalate for Sale:
Step-by-Step Guide
To prepare Polyethylene Terephthalate for sale, follow this guide to maximize your material’s value and avoid rejected loads.
Step 1: Keep PET Separate From Other Plastic Types
Separate PET from other resins before requesting a quote. Mixed plastic streams can require additional review and may need a different recycling path than a consistent PET load. Look for the recycling symbol with a number 1 when available: ♳
Step 2: Remove Contamination
Check the PET for unrelated debris such as metal, cardboard, wood, mixed plastics, loose labels, dirt, food residue, or standing liquid.


Step 3: Store the Material in an Organized Format
Keep the PET dry, protected, and easy to access for inspection or loading. Depending on your operation, that may mean using bags, boxes, gaylords, pallets, bales, or a contained staging area. For larger industrial recycling programs, consolidation, baling, palletizing, granulating, or size reduction may be considered based on the material and the available market.
Step 4: Take Photos and Document the Available Volume
Before requesting a quote, take close-up images and wider photos that show the color, condition, packaging, storage area, and approximate amount available. Include the number of bags, pallets, boxes, bales, or containers, along with the city and state where the material is located.
How Much Is Polyethylene Terephthalate Worth?
Polyethylene Terephthalate prices in the United States fluctuate from month to month. The best way to estimate how much your Polyethylene Terephthalate is worth is to request a direct quote.
What Factors Affect the Price of Polyethylene Terephthalate?
The price of polyethylene terephthalate is affected by its grade, color, cleanliness, consistency, volume, packaging, pickup location, freight needs, and current buyer demand.
Clear, well-sorted PET is often easier to place in recycling markets than mixed-color or heavily contaminated material. Moisture, labels, metal, paper, mixed resins, or food residue can add processing requirements and affect the value of the load.
Volume and consistency also play a role. A recurring stream with the same resin type, color, and format is generally easier to evaluate than a mixed one-time load. Packaging, dock access, and transportation distance can also influence the final quote because they affect handling and freight costs.
We review these details together before confirming pricing so the quote reflects the actual condition and logistics of your material.

How Does Carlin Waste Recycling Price Polyethylene Terephthalate?
We price polyethylene terephthalate by reviewing the material’s quality, grade, and market potential before outlining the most practical way to move it.
Why Sell Polyethylene Terephthalate Through Carlin Waste Recycling?

Brett Carlin
CEO, Carlin Waste Recycling
✓ Reliable Service That Supports Daily Operations
A PET accumulation can take up storage space and create extra work for warehouse or production teams. We coordinate collection schedules around your operation, whether you need regular service or a pickup for a specific project. This approach helps keep material moving without adding unnecessary disruption to your day-to-day workflow.
✓ One Point of Contact for Multiple Recycling Markets
PET can move through different recycling channels depending on its grade, condition, format, and available buyer demand. Instead of contacting several buyers or managing separate vendors, you can work with one recycling broker that evaluates the material and helps identify the most practical outlet.
✓ Clear Terms, Traceability, and Reporting Support
We provide clear information around pickup details, pricing, and documentation before the material moves. That gives your team a better record of how the load was handled and where it was directed. We also provide verified ESG reporting when it applies to your recycling program.
How Our PET Recycling Program Works
1
Share Your PET Details
Contact us through our quote form or by phone. Share the grade, form, color, condition, volume, location, and whether you need recurring pickups or support for a one-time project.
2
Receive Your PET Quote
We evaluate the material’s quality, cleanliness, market demand, freight costs, and preparation requirements. You receive a clear quote based on the current value of your PET.
3
Schedule Your Pickup
Once you accept the quote, we coordinate the pickup timeline, loading requirements, freight, and necessary documentation directly with your facility.
4
Get Paid for Your PET
After the load is received and verified, payment is processed according to the agreed terms. Clean, consistent, and properly prepared PET loads help prevent delays.
Looking to Sell Polyethylene Terephthalate?
Contact Carlin Waste Recycling Today
Share a few details about your PET material, and we’ll review the load, discuss available options, and help you plan the next step.
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FAQs About Selling Polyethylene Terephthalate
Does Carlin Waste Recycling Buy Polyethylene Terephthalate Nationwide?
Yes, we buy polyethylene terephthalate loads from businesses across the United States. Pickup availability, pricing, and logistics depend on your location, material volume, condition, freight requirements, and current buyer demand.
How Does Carlin Waste Recycling Pay for Polyethylene Terephthalate?
Carlin Waste Recycling pays for polyethylene terephthalate based on the agreed terms for your material and recycling plan. The final payment structure depends on the grade, quality, volume, freight considerations, and market conditions connected to the load. Before pickup is scheduled, we’ll explain the pricing and payment terms.
Does Polyethylene Terephthalate Color Affect Its Price?
Yes, polyethylene terephthalate’s color can affect its price. Clear PET is often easier to place in recycling markets because it offers more end-use options, while colored or mixed-color material may be evaluated through different buyer channels. The final value also depends on cleanliness, consistency, volume, and the condition of the material when it is reviewed.
Is Post-Industrial Polyethylene Terephthalate Worth More Than Post-Consumer?
Yes, post-industrial polyethylene terephthalate is often worth more than post-consumer material when it is clean, consistent, and free from mixed resins or residue. It usually comes from a more controlled production environment, which can reduce sorting and processing requirements. That said, value still depends on the specific grade, color, volume, packaging, freight needs, and market conditions at the time of review.
