What We Do
Our Services
Comprehensive recovery solutions for complex industrial plastics that traditional recyclers reject—with 100% diversion guaranteed.
Label Matrix Recovery
Label matrix and liner scrap is one of the most rejected waste streams in the recycling industry—adhesive contamination makes conventional processing impossible. Our specialized infrastructure is built for exactly this challenge. We accept PSA scrap, die-cut waste, and adhesive-coated film in any volume, processing it through our recovery network to achieve true 100% landfill diversion with full chain-of-custody documentation.
Materials Accepted
Best For
Label manufacturers and converters
Transit Tray & Component Recovery
Transit trays, blister packs, and mixed rigid plastic components accumulate quickly in distribution and assembly operations. Multi-material construction—PETG mixed with polycarbonate or other resins—makes conventional mechanical recycling economically unviable. Our recovery infrastructure handles mixed rigid streams without sorting or separation requirements, accepting materials in bulk bale or gaylord format.
Materials Accepted
Best For
Distribution, assembly, and product manufacturers
Industrial Stream Evaluation
Not every plastic waste challenge fits a standard category. Our industrial stream evaluation service is designed for manufacturers facing unique or complex material streams that don't fit conventional recycling programs. We analyze your material composition, contamination profile, and volume to determine the optimal recovery pathway—whether that's direct integration, pre-processing, or a phased approach.
Materials Accepted
Best For
Any manufacturer with non-standard plastic waste challenges
System Calibration & Testing
Before committing to a full recovery program, we perform a comprehensive lab analysis of your material sample. Our system calibration service tests heating value, moisture content, ash levels, and sulfur concentration to verify infrastructure compatibility. This process takes 5 business days and comes with a written compatibility report—giving you the data you need to justify the program internally and the guarantee that your material will achieve 100% diversion.
Materials Accepted
Best For
New clients and manufacturers exploring recovery options
Logistics Coordination & Pickup
We take ownership of the entire logistics chain — from scheduling pickup at your dock to delivering material to processing infrastructure. No freight brokers to manage, no carrier relationships to maintain, no surprises on the back end. We handle inbound trucking, material transfer documentation, and chain-of-custody tracking from your facility to final processing. Your team schedules a pickup; we do the rest.
Materials Accepted
Best For
Manufacturers seeking a fully managed, hands-off program
Impact Reporting & ESG Documentation
Every recovery program we run is fully documented for your sustainability records. At agreed intervals, you receive a quantified impact report covering total pounds diverted, estimated carbon offset, fossil fuel displacement equivalent, and landfill cost avoidance. Reports are formatted for internal ESG filings, investor sustainability disclosures, Zero-Waste certification applications, and customer-facing sustainability communications. If your company has made public sustainability commitments, our documentation gives you the proof to back them up.
Materials Accepted
Best For
Manufacturers with ESG commitments, sustainability goals, or Zero-Waste targets
Material Acceptance
What We Accept
If your material isn't listed here, send us a sample — we evaluate every stream individually.
Accepted Materials
Not Accepted
Not Sure?
Send a small sample. We test it, tell you if it qualifies, and outline the recovery path — all at no cost.
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What We Test & Why It Matters
Every material we recover is scientifically evaluated to ensure maximum diversion effectiveness and infrastructure compatibility.
Energy Density
Optimized for maximum infrastructure efficiency
Moisture Content
Assessed to ensure compatibility and processing quality
Material Compatibility
Lab-verified for seamless integration
Ash & Sulfur Levels
Tested to meet all environmental standards
Why Cardinal
Our Process Advantage
Scientific Rigor
Every material stream is lab-tested before entering our recovery network. We don't guess—we verify. Our calibration process ensures your material meets infrastructure specifications before full-scale recovery begins.
100% Diversion Guarantee
We don't do partial diversion. If we accept your material, it goes to zero landfill. Our recovery network is designed to handle the full spectrum of complex plastic streams, not just the easy ones.
Impact Documentation
Every ton diverted is documented with quantified metrics: carbon offsets, energy displacement, and landfill avoidance data. You receive a full impact report to support ESG filings and Zero-Waste certifications.
Not Sure Which Service Fits?
Start with a consultation. We'll review your material stream and recommend the right recovery approach—no commitment required.
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