Closing the Loop: Bulk Container Recycling with RPP Containers

Emily Wilhelmus • September 23, 2025

Bulk Container Recycling with RPP Containers

Used and broken bulk containers

In today’s fast-paced supply chain, businesses are increasingly turning to sustainable solutions that save money, conserve resources, and reduce waste. At RPP Containers, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive recycling program for plastic bulk containers, helping companies close the loop on their material handling products.

Why Recycle Bulk Containers?

Bulk containers are built tough, but even the most durable products eventually reach the end of their service life. Instead of sending them to a landfill, recycling ensures the valuable plastic material is reprocessed into new, usable products. This process not only diverts plastic waste from the environment but also reduces the need for virgin resin, conserving energy and resources.

plastic regrind

How Bulk Container Recycling Works

RPP Containers makes bulk container recycling simple and convenient for businesses of all sizes. Here’s how it works:

  1. Collection – Retired, damaged, or unwanted bulk containers are gathered and prepared for transport.
  2. Transportation – We arrange logistics to bring containers to our recycling partners.
  3. Processing – Containers are ground down into resin, cleaned, and repurposed into new plastic products.
  4. Repurpose – The recycled resin is used to manufacture new bulk containers, extending the lifecycle of the material.



This closed-loop system ensures that your containers don’t go to waste; they’re transformed into the next generation of reusable bulk bins.

The Benefits of Recycling with RPP Containers

  • Cost Savings – Companies can offset disposal fees while adding value by keeping materials in circulation.
  • Sustainability Goals – Recycling helps businesses meet corporate social responsibility and environmental targets.
  • Reliable Partnership – With decades of experience in reusable packaging, RPP Containers ensures a seamless recycling process.
  • Endless Renewal – Recycled resin creates new, durable containers, keeping operations efficient and eco-friendly.
New Bulk Containers

Supporting a Circular Economy

Every bulk container that’s recycled with RPP Containers supports the transition from a linear “take-make-dispose” model to a circular economy. By choosing to recycle, your business becomes part of a sustainable cycle that reduces waste and maximizes the value of every container.

Ready to Recycle?

If your bulk containers are at the end of their life, don’t let them go to waste. Partner with RPP Containers to recycle responsibly and keep your supply chain moving sustainably. Contact us today to learn more about our bulk container recycling program.

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