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HDPE NATURAL BOTTLES

Any whole, blow-molded, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle containing the ASTM D7611 “#2, HDPE” resin identification code that is unpigmented, and was generated from a curbside, drop-off, or other public or private recycling collection program. Bottles are defined as containers that have a neck or mouth that is smaller than the base. 

Product: Polyethylene Bottles 

Source: Post-Consumer material

Contamination: Total contaminants should not exceed the percentages, by weight, as defined by the HDPE bale grade. HDPE Bale Grade A: >95% total HDPE fraction by weight with only 5% contaminants allowed. HDPE Bale Grade B: 94%-85% total HDPE fraction by weight with only 6%-15% contaminants allowed. HDPE Bale Grade C: 84%-80% total HDPE fraction by weight with only 16%-20% contaminants allowed. 

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