Waste type

Plastics and
packaging waste

Plastics and packaging waste play a significant role in commercial waste management due to their abundance, potential environmental impact, and the complexities of their recycling processes.

We work with:

A number of businesses in the hospitality, manufacturing and building sectors to find new and innovative solutions to reduce their reliance on plastics.

Solutions

Management solutions for plastics and packaging waste

The environmental impact of plastics is the single driving force behind organisations across Australia trying to reduce their use. We actively search for innovative ways to reduce and reuse plastics for all our clients.

Source Reduction

At Resource Environmental Solutions our first thought is always source reduction. We work with clients to prioritise reducing plastic usage, like selecting alternative packaging materials or employing reusable solutions. When this is done we will negotiate with companies to get you the most efficient and environmentally friendly way to dispose of your waste.

Recycling

We can arrange recycling collections and sorting by plastic type. Disposal can be defined by whether your waste is reusable or single-use.

The recycling process of re-melting and reforming into new products is the most desired outcome however some plastic waste or plastics that are difficult to recycle like this.

Landfill

Historically, many plastics have ended up in landfills, though Resource Enviro works with companies to increase efforts and minimise this due to the long decomposition time and waste of resources.

Our approach

Help you turn the tide on plastics

When it comes to plastics, In many cases it is more economical to recycle. We can help you segregate at source and improve your overall recycling efficiency.

At Resource Environmental, we’ve pledged to help save the planet from plastics and turn the tide on plastics littering Australia’s oceans and beaches. We’ll do whatever we can to help you achieve this too.

Reporting made easier.

We deliver you one waste report covering all your waste streams and highlighting your decreases in collections and costs, along with the increases in recycling rates – helping you ticks all the ‘green’ boxes.

Food and organic waste management with sustainability in mind

At Resource Environmental Solutions, we can arrange the collection and disposal of all types of plastics and packaging anywhere in Australia.

Call Centre Office Hours
Monday – Friday (9am – 5pm)

Plastics & packaging FAQs

What plastics and packaging can we recycle commercially?

Clean, dry rigid plastics such as PET (#1), HDPE (#2) and PP (#5); LDPE film (#4) like shrink-wrap if segregated and baled; EPS/polystyrene via a dedicated stream; and reusable crates/pallets. We’ll align the final acceptance list to your local processor.

What should not go in the plastics stream?

Food-soiled packaging, liquids, soft plastics where no dedicated programme exists, PVC (#3) and PS (#6) unless separately arranged, mixed-material/foil laminates, black plastics that optical sorters can’t detect, and compostable/bioplastic items (e.g., PLA) which are not recyclable as plastic.

Can you help us reduce plastic use before recycling?

Yes. We start with source reduction: remove unnecessary packaging, switch to mono-material designs, increase reusable options (crates/totes), add supplier take-back clauses, and right-size packaging. Staff training and signage keep contamination low.

Do we need equipment—and can plastics attract rebates?

High-volume sites benefit from balers/compactors (for LDPE film and rigid plastics) and EPS densifiers. Clean, segregated LDPE, PET and HDPE can attract market-dependent rebates. We handle equipment supply, maintenance, and contract pricing.

What happens after collection—and what reporting do we get?

Plastics are sorted by polymer, contaminants removed, then baled and sent for mechanical recycling (flakes/pellets) or, where available, advanced recycling. You’ll receive consolidated invoices plus sustainability reporting (tonnages by polymer, diversion %, contamination trends).