As businesses across Arkansas aim to tighten operations, improve sustainability, and unlock hidden value, one often‐overlooked opportunity lies in the industrial plastic waste generated in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. Rather than letting that scrap build up, Arkansas companies can turn it into profit—if they partner with the right recycler. Seraphim Plastics offers just that: a professional, streamlined solution for pickup and payment. Here’s how it works, why it pays, and how you can get started.
Why Industrial Scrap Plastic Is a Hidden Asset
Every production floor or fulfillment center generates plastic scrap—film, containers, pallets, parts trim—that often ends up in the dumpster or in overflow storage. These materials are not waste if they are clean, sorted, and single-resin. In fact, they’re valuable commodities. Recovering them yields:
- Additional revenue with little extra effort
- Reduced disposal costs (lower waste hauling or tipping)
- Freed up warehouse space improving safety and flow
- Improved environmental footprint and ESG credentials, which matters more every year
Many companies assume recycling is low priority or too complicated; the truth is, with a good partner, it can become routine and profitable.
What Seraphim Plastics Does Differently
Seraphim Plastics specializes in post-industrial plastic, meaning scrap from production—not mixed residential waste. They focus on doing a few things extremely well:
- Clear specs & categories: HDPE, PP, LDPE/LLDPE, PET, engineered resins (ABS, Nylon, etc.), regrind & purge—all carefully sorted.
- Clean material only: No food waste, oils, adhesives, or metal contaminants.
- Efficient logistics: Pickup scheduled around your shifts; material staged and ready; detailed documentation so accounting and sustainability teams get what they need.
- Competitive pricing: Based on resin type, form (film, buckets, bale, trim), and consistency of supply.
Because of this process, companies can actually earn more by properly preparing their scrap than by simply paying for disposal.
How to Partner with Seraphim Plastics in Arkansas
If you’re interested in turning plastic scrap into cash, here’s a step‐by‐step overview of how to get started and what to expect when working with Seraphim Plastics:
- Initial Contact & Material Review
Share photos, samples, and specs. How clean is the plastic? Is it single resin? What form is it in? This lets Seraphim offer a fair quote and advise on preparation. - On‐Site Prep Recommendations
To maximize returns, prepare your scrap:- Remove non-plastic components (metal handles, labels, adhesives)
- Bale film or sheeting so it’s dense and freight-friendly
- Keep regrind separate by resin type
- Ensure containers or gaylords are clearly labeled and easy to load
- Remove non-plastic components (metal handles, labels, adhesives)
- Scheduling Pickups
Once you have a consistent volume, Seraphim can schedule full-truck or recurring pickups. They’ll coordinate with your facility’s dock hours and ensure minimal disruption.
- Documentation & Payment
You’ll receive weight tickets, load summaries, and photos if needed—useful both for accounting and sustainability reporting. Payment terms are transparent and prompt.
Who Benefits Most in Arkansas
These businesses tend to get the most value out of this model:
- Manufacturers with molding, extrusion, packaging operations
- Food & beverage processors using plastic trays, buckets, or film (clean, non-food contact)
- Warehouses / E-commerce fulfillment operations with stretch film, poly bags, pallets
- Agricultural product manufacturers using HDPE/PP trays, components, or bins
- Industrial suppliers generating engineered plastic trim, sprues, and injection purge
Even if you’re not producing massive volumes yet, by aggregating scrap across multiple sites or establishing regular pickups, it can quickly become financially viable.
Common Questions & Considerations
| Question | Answer |
| What volume is required? | For best cost and price efficiency, larger or recurring volumes are ideal. But Seraphim may work with smaller volumes if preparation and scheduling align. |
| What reduces value most? | Contamination (metal, labels, liquids), mixed resins, poor packaging (unbaled film, loosely stacked scrap) all reduce price or may render material unbuyable. |
| What documentation is needed? | Yield weight tickets, scale slips, load summaries. These are useful for your internal records and ESG reporting. |
| Can multiple locations coordinate? | Yes: If your business has several plants or warehouses, standardizing specs across all sites simplifies pickup, billing, and reporting. |
Bottom Line
For Arkansas businesses, industrial plastic scrap isn’t just waste—it’s a resource. Working with a recycler that understands industrial flows and has clear, consistent standards like Seraphim Plastics means:
- Less space wasted
- More cash in hand
- Reduced environmental impact
- Better readiness for reporting and compliance
If you’re ready to audit your plastic scrap, see what you’re currently throwing away (and what you could sell instead), reach out to Seraphim Plastics. You might be surprised by how quickly cleanup turns into revenue.
If you’d like help figuring out whether your facility is a good candidate—or want tips to start small and scale fast—drop me a message or leave a comment. Let’s turn your plastic problem into profit.
