What’s Happening

The first half of 2024 has been tough for the CA reclamation industry struggling with the high cost of bales and the impact of cheap imports of PET virgin, rPET flake and pellet. However, the latest global geo-political issues have caused an increase in freight prices, resulting in a slow down of cheaper imported materials.

Bale demand stands relatively unchanged in the U.S., with end-use markets failing to pick up steam at the start of the typical high season. Bottle-to-bottle demand has also been slow ahead of summer due to stagnant economy conditions that are seeing sluggish end-user demand.

One positive announcement is the potential for US tariffs on PET imports that could strengthen domestic markets by making locally-produced goods more competitive, potentially spurring growth.

PRCC Buys and Sells Bales of Quality Post-Consumer PET Bottles

Plastic Recycling Corporation of California (PRCC) improves the quality of the environment and reduces solid waste by recycling PET (polyethylene terephthalate) beverage containers. We increase public awareness and recycling rates for PET beverage containers, and ensure stable end-use markets for all PET collected in California, and increase the value of PET while reducing the costs of its collection.

The Lifecycle of a Plastic Bottle

Do you sell PET beverages or make PET beverage bottles for sale in CA?

We encourage you to learn more about the importance of being a member of PRCC!
Please email or call us at 707.935.1997 with your mailing address
and we will send you more information about the value of PRCC.

Committed to You and the Environment.

PRCC is committed to improving the quality of the environment and to reducing solid waste
through the recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) beverage containers.