ABS Recycling

Recycling ABS

The first step in the process of recycling ABS is to ensure that all non-ABS contaminants are removed from the material; these contaminants can be other polymers, other materials such as wood or metal, or other general debris. On an industrial scale, this is usually done using a process called froth flotation, in which the ABS is separated from other materials using a water-oil mixture.

Once the materials have been properly separated, the second step in recycling ABS is to grind the plastic into granular form. This will be done using a grinder with high torque and sharp teeth that makes light work of breaking ABS plastic down into granulate.

The third and final step in the process of recycling ABS will be melting and reforming the material. This is a mostly automated process in which the granulate is fed into an extruder where it will be melted down and come out usually in the form of either plastic sheet or filament.

ABS Plastic Recycling

ABS plastic recycling is not only the most sustainable way to handle this polymer once it becomes waste, but it is also often overlooked as a means for business to generate an additional stream of revenue. A business producing ABS scrap, ignoring the environmental impact, would have to pay to dispose of their waste via landfill or incineration.

One of the major reasons businesses still often choose to use landfill or incineration, despite the cost to them, is for the convenience of it compared to recycling. The recycling industry has been notoriously difficult to navigate due to many the many obstacles, such as complicated compliance and logistical challenges, presented by excessive red tape.

However, WasteTrade handles all of these inconveniences on behalf of buyers and sellers. This means businesses can reap the financial and environmental benefits of ABS plastic recycling, without being burdened by the regulatory issues.

Recycling ABS Plastic

Recycling ABS plastic has never been easier or more rewarding than it is today thanks to the WasteTrade global marketplace. Safely and securely open your scrap materials to bidding from our verified global users and wait for the offer that’s right for you. Once an offer is accepted, we handle the entire process; you just need to wait for the haulier to arrive and load the materials.

We also take the stress of chasing for payments away from, as our secure payment process ensures you receive the full payment for your materials. We will not send a vehicle to collect your materials until the buyer has paid, and we release the payment to you as soon as you dispatch your materials to the buyer. Recycling ABS plastic does not need to be a laborious and time-consuming process anymore thanks to the WasteTrade global marketplace.