Recycling Grade Value Calculator

Estimate the market value of recycled plastic based on resin type, contamination level, color, form, and source. Compare against virgin resin pricing.

Inputs

Virgin resin price ($/kg)

Resin code (1-7)

Contamination level (%)

Form (1=pellet, 2=flake, 3=regrind, 4=baled)

Color (1=clear, 2=single, 3=mixed)

Source (1=PIR, 2=PCR)

Batch volume (kg)

Tab to move between fields

Results

Recycled value ($/kg)

$0.56

Total batch value ($)

$564

% of virgin price37.6

Grade (1-4)2

Savings vs virgin ($/kg)$0.94

Contamination penalty0.94

PCR premium ($/kg)$0

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Virgin resin price ($/kg), Resin code (1-7), and Contamination level (%).
Set Form (1=pellet, 2=flake, 3=regrind, 4=baled), Color (1=clear, 2=single, 3=mixed), and Source (1=PIR, 2=PCR).
Adjust Batch volume (kg) as needed.
Review Recycled value ($/kg) ($) and Total batch value ($) ($).
Use % of virgin price and Grade (1-4) to inform your decision.

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