Plastic Drum Collections
Summary: Collecting and Recycling Used Contaminated HDPE Drums
Used contaminated scrap HDPE polymer is collected, handled, and stored in accordance with applicable environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations to prevent spills, releases, and worker exposure.
Scrap HDPE originating from industrial processes, packaging waste, or end-of-life plastic products is identified, classified, and segregated based on contamination type and source.
Transportation of contaminated scrap HDPE is performed by authorized carriers using approved vehicles and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and traceability.
Upon receipt at licensed recycling facilities, the material undergoes inspection, sorting, and sampling to assess contamination levels and recyclability.
Decontamination is carried out using approved processes such as hot or cold washing, chemical cleaning, or thermal treatment, in compliance with environmental and occupational safety standards.
All residual contaminants, wash water, sludge, and process waste generated during
decontamination are collected, treated, and disposed of at permitted facilities in accordance with hazardous and non-hazardous waste regulations.
Cleaned HDPE material is mechanically processed through shredding, washing, drying, and extrusion/pelletizing to produce recycled HDPE polymer.
Quality control testing is conducted to verify material properties and confirm suitability
for approved end-use applications.
Scrap HDPE that cannot be effectively decontaminated is managed through alternative recovery or disposal methods in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Recycling contaminated scrap HDPE reduces reliance on virgin polymer, minimizes
landfill disposal, and lowers energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
The process supports regulatory compliance, responsible waste management, and circular economy and sustainability objectives.