Sell PET in North Carolina

BlackBridge Recycling buys PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle bales, flake, and post-industrial scrap from North Carolina generators. Coverage spans Charlotte, the Triangle, the Triad, and the eastern coastal plain. Beverage co-packer scrap, MRF bales, and fiber-grade post-industrial all welcome. Call 800-449-5084.

Sell PET in North Carolina

BlackBridge Recycling buys PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle bales, flake, and post-industrial scrap from North Carolina generators. Coverage spans Charlotte, the Triangle, the Triad, and the eastern coastal plain. Beverage co-packer scrap, MRF bales, and fiber-grade post-industrial all welcome. Call 800-449-5084.

North Carolina’s PET generation profile

North Carolina has one of the most interesting PET economies in the country. The state was historically the U.S. center of polyester fiber production (the textile heritage around High Point and Charlotte) — DAK Americas (now Alpek Polyester) and other reclaimers in NC consume substantial PET flake for fiber and bottle resin. That regional reclaimer capacity creates strong domestic demand for North Carolina PET bales, often pricing them at small premiums to surrounding states.

Generation comes from the Charlotte beverage and DC corridor, Triangle pharma and beverage co-packers, eastern NC water bottling and beverage manufacturing, and a strong MRF and processor base producing post-consumer PET bales from county collection systems. The Port of Wilmington provides East Coast container access for export when domestic placement is full.

PET grades we buy in North Carolina

• Clear PET bottle bales (PRF / mill-grade)
• Mixed-color PET bottle bales
• PET flake (washed, unwashed, color-sorted)
• Post-industrial PET preforms and bottle scrap
• Fiber-grade PET scrap
• PET strapping and sheet scrap

Mill-size bales (≥1,000 lbs) preferred.

Why North Carolina suppliers choose BlackBridge

• Domestic NC reclaimer relationships — DAK Americas / Alpek and others
• Charlotte logistics fluency — DC and beverage corridor familiarity
• Port of Wilmington export option
• Multi-material consolidation — PET plus your OCC, film, metal
• Net-15 to Net-30 terms for vetted accounts

North Carolina PET pricing context

NC PET pricing benefits from regional reclaimer demand and typically trades at small premiums to broader Southeast pricing. Clear PET bottle bales (mill-grade) have historically traded $0.18–$0.32/lb, mixed color $0.06–$0.18/lb, and washed flake significantly higher. Post-industrial preform scrap (highly valued, single-source) often nets at the top of the range. Pricing moves weekly — call 800-449-5084.

FAQ — Selling PET in North Carolina

Q: Do you place material with NC-based reclaimers like DAK Americas / Alpek?
A: Yes — we have established relationships with the major NC PET flake and resin producers. When their domestic demand is open and prices are right, your NC PET stays in-state and supports the regional fiber and bottle resin economy. When export pricing wins, we route through Wilmington or Charleston instead.

Q: Can you handle fiber-grade (lower-spec) PET?
A: Yes. NC’s fiber heritage means strong demand for fiber-grade PET that doesn’t make bottle-to-bottle spec. Mixed color, slight contamination, off-spec bales — all have buyers in the NC fiber market. Pricing is below clear-bottle but reliable.

Q: How does NC’s lack of bottle deposit affect my pricing?
A: Without CRV-style handling payments, NC PET bale pricing is set on pure scrap value plus regional reclaimer demand. The state’s strong domestic consumer base usually keeps prices competitive even without deposit subsidy. Volatility is higher than deposit states — index-tied contracts available for predictable monthly net-back.

Q: Do you serve eastern NC water bottling plants?
A: Yes. Eastern NC’s beverage and bottled-water concentration generates substantial post-industrial PET preform and bottle scrap. We service these accounts on regular pickup schedules, often consolidated with other generators along the I-95 corridor.

How to sell PET to BlackBridge — 4 steps

1. Send a spec — bale grade, monthly volume, photos
2. Get a quote — same-day to one business day
3. Schedule pickup — Charlotte, Triangle, Triad, eastern NC
4. Get paid — Net-15 to Net-30 from weight ticket

Related reading

• sell-pet — full PET program
• pet-bale-spec-guide
• contact — talk to a BlackBridge buyer

Ready to sell PET in North Carolina?

Call 800-449-5084 or email sales@blackbridgerecycling.com. BlackBridge Recycling — buying PET from North Carolina generators since 2011.

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