Divert More Earn More!!! Mixed Rigid Plastics (MRP) Small Plastic Containers (SPC) Igor Beylin Universal Commodity Services, Inc

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1 Divert More Earn More!!! Mixed Rigid Plastics (MRP) Small Plastic Containers (SPC) Igor Beylin Universal Commodity Services, Inc

2 What is MRP? Large & Bulky Plastics Non-Bottle & Non-Film Easy to Identify Easy to Sort/Bale Mostly HDPE/PP

3 What is SPC? Small Thermoformed Plastic Packaging Non-Bottle & Non-Film Easy to Identify Easy to Sort/Bale Mostly HDPE/PP

4 The Upward Trend Increased Diversion Year To Year MRF s Going Single-Stream Public Education/Awareness Corporations Going Green & Becoming More Pro-Active Higher Oil Prices = Higher Plastic Scrap Value Improved Record Keeping Chart By Moore Recycling Associates Inc.

5 Product Composition MRP & SPC Predominantly Polyolefins HDPE & PP: Similar Chemical Composition/Applications PET Recovered Separately So Small % PVC Not Acceptable Component PS Accepted Though Present In Smaller Quantities Chart By Moore Recycling Associates Inc.

6 Improving Volume & Quality MRF s Incorporate MRP/SPC As Core Grades Notify Public & Local Business Of The Change Explain What Is & Isn t Included Through Education Flyers/Facility Tours School Speakers During Assembly Billboards W/Pictures Train Sorting Staff (Posters W/Pictures) Careful Placement Of Bales Away From Dusty/Busy Areas

7 Education Of The Masses Flyers Mailed Out Annually Notify Public Of Changes In Local Recycling Programs Simple Flyers W/Pictures Are Best Wording Can Be Confusing & Difficult To Remember Recycling Symbols W/Numbers Can Be Confusing Too Most Don t Know Which Number Symbolizes Which Polymer PR Reps Speaking To Kids At School Billboards W/Pictures

8 Successful Flyers

9 Benefits Divert Rigid Plastics From The Landfills Improve Diversion Rate Conserve Energy New Plastic Production Consumes More Energy Than Recycling Cut Costs (Tipping & Transportation) Increase Life Of Landfill Boost Bottom Line

10 MRP Acceptable Components Plastic Drums, Totes & Empty Garbage Cans Plastic Buckets With Metal Handles Plastic Crates (Milk & Soda Crates) Plastic Pallets, Shelving & Sheeting Lawn Furniture & Pet Carriers Plastic Toys & Playhouses

11 MRP Non-Acceptable Components Surface Dirt Film & Flexible Packaging PVC (e.g. Pipe, Fencing, Siding) Hazardous Material & Medical Waste Glass Metal Wood Paper

12 Up To Spec MRP Bales Grade A Grade B

13 NOT Up To MRP Spec

14 SPC Acceptable Components Tubs/Lids Butter/Margarine, Sour/ Whipped Cream Bottles Arizona Iced Tea, Fruit Juice Cups Yogurt, Soft Drink, Disposable Trays Ice Cube, Cookie, Tupperware Dry Mix Coffee, Chocolate Milk, Protein Powder Other Food Packaging (NOT PET) Container TOPS, Clam Shells

15 SPC Non-Acceptable Components All MRP Non-Acceptable Components Dark Colors Impair Value Greasy/Oily Containers PET Clam Shells (Thin W/Paper Label)

16 Up To Spec SPC Bales Grade A Grade B

17 NOT Up To SPC Spec

18 MRP Ideal Candidate Municipal/C&D Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Desire To Divert Plastic From Landfills High Volume Presort/Pick-Line Storage Space Baler

19 SPC Ideal Candidate Municipal Single Stream MRF High Volume Inflow Curbside Materials Conveyor Pick-Line Positive Sort Bunkers Baler

20 Pre-Sorting MRP On Tipping Floor Sorting MRP Directly Into Loader Bucket Allows For Easy Transport To Bunker/Roll-Off Until It Can Be Processed (Baled).

21 Store MRP Before Baling A 40-Yard Container Properly Loaded Will Yield Approximately 1 Bale Of MRP

22 Processing The MRP Roll-Off Dumped Onto Pad Outside & Inspected For Content/Contamination, Then Pushed Onto Baler Conveyor

23 Baled MRP 1 Bale MRP = Approx 1,200 lbs

24 Storing MRP The Bales Are Moved To Outside Storage Area Keep Bales On Pallets To Avoid Contamination

25 Loading MRP On Containers Maximize weight: Rotate Bales To Reduce Empty Space

26 Shipping Details Price: In Direct Correlation With Market Conditions Size & Weight: 38,000-40,000 lbs/40 High Cube Export Container 1,250 1,400 lbs/bale Double Tie Bales If They Come Apart Contamination: 5% Non-Acceptable Components

27 Q & A Have A Nice Day! Please Recycle!