: Professional reclaimers prefer "clean and separated" material. Bales of 1,000–1,500 lbs are the standard for business-to-business sales. The Plastic Recycling Process
In regions with "Bottle Bills" or Deposit Return Systems (DRS), consumers pay an upfront deposit (usually 5¢ to 10¢) that is refunded upon return.
: Companies like Allen Company or regional scrap yards like those indexed on ScrapMonster .