Floor Sweep

Floor Sweep, also known as floor sweepings, refers to mixed plastic scrap collected from manufacturing or processing areas during regular cleaning operations in plastic production facilities. It contains a blend of various polymer types, typically gathered after trimming, machining, pelletizing, or bagging activities. While not sorted by resin type, floor sweep material can be an economical raw source for certain recycling processes, especially where mixed plastics can be tolerated or further separated.

This material is most often used by recyclers who specialize in sorting and cleaning mixed streams, or in applications where polymer purity is not critical.

Color – Natural

Packaging – Jumbo Bag

Port of Loading - USA

QTY. – 25 Tones

Stock Availability – 150MT/Month

Country of Origin: USA

Volume: Available consistent

Container loading: 20 and 40 Feet

Can export to – Any part of the world

Our Quality Assurance and Shipping Process

Material Guarantee We assure you that the material will meet the specifications of the loading pictures and the sample provided prior to shipment. Customer satisfaction and transparency are our top priorities.

Our Step-by-Step Process

1. Quality Inspection:
• Before finalizing the shipment, our Quality Control (QC) team conducts a thorough inspection of the material to ensure it meets the agreed-upon standards.
• Detailed videos and pictures of the material are captured during the inspection and shared with the customer for approval.
2. Container Booking:
• Once the customer approves the material, a container is booked on the next available vessel to ensure prompt delivery.
• The booking details, including the shipping schedule, are shared with the customer for tracking purposes.
3. Loading and Documentation:
• The material is carefully loaded into the container.
• During loading, we document the entire process with pictures and videos, capturing essential details such as:
• Material condition
• Loading procedure
• Container and seal numbers
• These visuals, along with the draft of the Bill of Lading (BL), are shared with the customer for verification.
4. BL Draft Confirmation:
• The customer reviews and confirms the BL draft.
• Based on the confirmation, the Original Bill of Lading (OBL) is issued.
• A copy of the OBL is then shared with the customer.

Material Composition:

• Mixed plastics (can include PE, PP, PS, PET, PVC, ABS, and other polymers)

• May contain:

  • Plastic dust and fines

  • Small offcuts, trims, or broken parts

  • Packaging fragments (films, straps)

  • Minor contamination (paper, cardboard, dirt)

• Composition ratio varies depending on origin and factory operations

Physical Characteristics:

• Form: Mixed shapes, small offcuts, chips, pellets, and powdery fines

• Color: Multi-color blend (random mix)

• Density: Varies depending on material mix

• Size: Typically small fragments up to a few centimeters

• Moisture Content: May contain residual moisture from cleaning or processing

Key Properties:

• Highly variable melt flow and density depending on batch composition

• Economical source of raw material for non-critical applications

• Contains recoverable polymers that can be reprocessed after sorting

• Easy to handle and store in bulk form

Applications After Recycling:
Due to its mixed and variable composition, floor sweep material is generally used in:

• Low-grade plastic products such as pallets, bins, and crates

• Composite materials (e.g., wood-plastic composites)

• Injection-molded items where material purity is less important

• Energy recovery or fuel production (in waste-to-energy plants)

• Shredded filler in certain industrial uses

Advantages:

• Cost-Effective: Inexpensive source of recyclable plastic compared to sorted grades

• Versatile for Downcycling: Can be blended with virgin material for non-critical products

• Available in Bulk: Easy to source from manufacturing plants with continuous production

• Supports Recycling Goals: Prevents factory waste from going to landfill