PET (#1)
Recycling
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate, resin code #1) is the clear plastic used for beverage bottles, food containers, and thermoform packaging. It's one of the most valuable recyclable plastics due to strong demand from bottle-to-bottle recycling programs and polyester fiber manufacturing.
What We Accept
All items processed through certified facilities with full documentation.
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Collection
PET collected separately from other resins. Clear PET has the highest value; green and colored PET pay less.
Baling
Sorted, compacted, and baled for transport. Labels and caps removed at the reprocessor.
Washing
Hot-washed to remove labels, adhesives, and contaminants. Floated to separate PET from other plastics.
Pelletizing
Clean PET flake pelletized for bottle-to-bottle recycling or extruded into polyester fiber for textiles and insulation.
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Yes. Clear PET commands the highest price because it can be recycled into new clear bottles (bottle-to-bottle). Green and blue PET is worth less. Mixed-color PET is worth the least.
Yes, though not all facilities accept them. PET thermoforms have a different melt profile than bottle-grade PET. We route thermoforms to processors equipped to handle them.
They're the same material. PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is the industry term. PETE is the consumer-facing abbreviation used in the resin identification coding system.
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