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Packaging Waste

Packaging waste includes plastics, paper, cardboard, metals, glass and composite materials generated throughout supply chains. APT connects companies offering packaging waste streams with recyclers, processors and buyers looking for reusable packaging or secondary raw materials.

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Buy and sell packaging waste

Packaging is used across nearly every industry, from food and consumer goods to manufacturing, logistics and construction. After use, packaging materials can often be collected, sorted, reused or recycled into new products and secondary raw materials.

APT connects companies offering packaging waste with recyclers, processors and industrial buyers looking for suitable material streams.

Find packaging materials for reuse or recycling

Looking for packaging waste, surplus packaging or recyclable packaging materials? Browse available listings and compare streams based on material type, condition, composition, quantity and location.

Available streams may include:

  • Plastic packaging
  • Cardboard and paper packaging
  • Wooden packaging
  • Metal packaging
  • Glass packaging
  • Drums and containers
  • IBCs
  • Pallets
  • Film and foil
  • Trays and crates
  • Composite packaging
  • Production and converting scrap

Accurate information about material composition and contamination helps buyers determine the most suitable reuse or recycling route.

Sell packaging waste and surplus packaging

Manufacturers, warehouses, retailers, logistics companies and packaging producers can use APT to find new destinations for used packaging, production residues and surplus packaging materials.

Both one-off batches and recurring streams can be offered. Useful listing information can include:

  • Packaging type
  • Material composition
  • Condition
  • Dimensions
  • Contamination level
  • Previous contents
  • Processing or cleaning status
  • Available quantity
  • Packaging format
  • Collection or delivery options

Detailed specifications make it easier for potential buyers to assess whether packaging can be reused directly or should be processed for material recovery.

Reuse and recycling opportunities

Packaging waste can follow several circular routes depending on its condition and material type.

Possible applications include:

  • Direct packaging reuse
  • Pallet and crate reuse
  • Plastic recycling
  • Paper and cardboard recycling
  • Metal recovery
  • Glass recycling
  • Wood recycling
  • Reconditioning of drums and containers
  • Material separation
  • Processing into recycled packaging materials

Well-separated and clean packaging streams generally provide more opportunities for high-quality recycling and reuse.

Keep packaging materials in circulation

Reusing and recycling packaging reduces demand for virgin raw materials and helps prevent valuable materials from being lost as waste.

APT helps connect suppliers, recyclers, processors and buyers so packaging materials can find suitable destinations for reuse, recovery and recycling.