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The problem of waste disposal in many countries, including Russia, is very acute. City dumps take up a lot of space, and some of the garbage (for example, plastic) can be recycled, thereby saving raw materials. And if in developed European countries this issue is being actively resolved by launching entire processing complexes, then in our country only a few small plants are still functioning. And this is the main prerequisite for buying plastic recycling equipment and starting your own highly profitable business.

In this area, raw materials, in the truest sense of the word, are lying on the street. But the resulting product (refined plastic) will then be sold. This is direct evidence of the profitability of the business.

Our business valuation:

Starting investments - from 600,000 rubles.

Market saturation is low.

The complexity of starting a business is 7/10.

The plastic recycling business gives entrepreneurs great development opportunities - the resulting products are in demand, the equipment is relatively inexpensive, and special knowledge is not required. But let's also single out the main problem that every entrepreneur will have to solve without fail - waste collection. The fact is that not every person, even if given such an opportunity, will sort garbage into containers, separating paper garbage from plastic. Therefore, when drawing up a business plan for plastic recycling, you will have to think through all the nuances of collecting raw materials for the smooth operation of the line.

When developing an idea, you can pay attention to the experience of foreign colleagues. In many countries, some options for collecting raw materials work quite effectively.

How can plastic be “mined” for further processing in Russia?

• Open paid plastic collection points.
• Negotiate with enterprises on the supply of unnecessary raw materials.
• Remove plastic waste from landfills.
• Installation of containers for plastic waste around the city.

The development of an enterprise is a long process. And all because of the novelty of the direction. But if you approach the matter wisely, you can achieve success in this area.

Where to start a business?

It will be possible to open a mini plastic processing plant only after obtaining all permits from supervisory authorities.

Would need:

• business license,
• ecological conclusion.

An entrepreneur should prepare for a long collection of documents. And if there is no time for this, it is better to hire a specialist.

Since the processing industry can be harmful to the environment, it is necessary to find a premise somewhere in the industrial part of the city in advance. The workshop will also be checked for compliance with all environmental and fire safety standards.

There is an opportunity to receive a state subsidy for doing business. Recycling of plastic is an important matter, and therefore the government today allocates small funds for the development of this area.

Plastic Waste Recycling Technology

Plastic recycling technology is simple. And here it will turn out to save part of the budget, since you will not have to hire highly qualified personnel.

What raw materials can modern lines process?

• factory packaging,
• polyethylene bags,
• plastic products.

Everything is clear with raw materials, but what can be obtained as a result? Depending on which plastic processing plant will be introduced in production, the entrepreneur has the opportunity to sell in the future:

• PVC granules,
• flex,
• chemical fiber,
• fuel.

The most cost-effective products, which are invariably in high demand among the end customer, are granules and flex. They are also easier to make. Flex is a plastic flake, which can later be used in many areas of production - to obtain chemical fibers or plastic bottles. The organization of this technology will require minimal costs. But the processing of plastic into pellets can bring an entrepreneur higher incomes, since this material is more expensive on the market and is in high demand among industrial plants. But the processing of plastic into fuel in Russia has so far "taken root" poorly, since it will require an expensive production line.

Fuel from plastic waste is a reality! And in the future, perhaps, this will become a real way out of the fuel crisis. Several such enterprises are already actively operating in the United States. From 1 ton of plastic raw materials, 3-5 barrels of synthetic oil of medium or light fractions can be obtained.

The line for the processing of plastic waste, after receiving and sorting the raw materials, performs the following steps:

• Waste crushing.
• Plastic agglomeration is the sintering of crushed plastic into small lumps.
• Mass granulation - the formation of plastic balls in special equipment.

In fact, each of the designated stages is completed. For example, cleaned crushed plastic (aka flex) and agglomerate can be sold as end products.

The organization of the processing of plastic waste into a specific end product is carried out based on what kind of products it is planned to offer customers in the future.

Equipment required for plastic recycling

Have you already started accepting plastic for recycling? Then you can start selecting the necessary technical equipment. The choice of the line will directly depend on the future plans of the entrepreneur - sales volumes and the intended product for sale.

The technical equipment of the workshop is a significant expense item. But capital costs can be reduced if we limit ourselves to the release of only flex or agglomerate.

Plastic Recycling Production Line

To organize a workshop for the complete processing of waste, you will need to buy machines for plastic of the following plan:

• Crusher.
• Machine for obtaining agglomerate.
• Granulator.

Sophisticated equipment for producing liquid fuel from plastic waste is not taken into account - this technology in Russia is still unprofitable to implement. Yes, and with the purchase of the line there will be problems - we do not produce such ones yet.

The price of equipment for processing plastic into full-cycle granules is quite high - about 4,000,000 rubles. Its productivity is up to 1 t/h. But you can save a lot if you buy semi-automatic machines of low productivity. Then it is quite realistic to meet the 2,000,000 rubles.

But the high cost of technical equipment of the workshop should not be frightening, since all investments will pay off very soon, given that the price of accepting plastic for processing is very low, and the final product is being bought up well at a fairly favorable price.

To place a full cycle line, you will need to find a room with an area of ​​​​at least 150 m 2. If we talk about individual machines, then it is quite possible to place one crushing machine even on the basis of a garage.

What income will the business generate?

The plastic recycling machine will be an excellent investment for the future. Given the demand for plastic raw materials (it is used in many industrial areas), the enterprise will bring consistently high incomes to the entrepreneur, regardless of the season.

The most profitable customers are large companies that buy raw materials in bulk. And it is on such buyers that you need to bet when launching processing production.

The amount of investments in the business varies from 600,000 rubles. up to 5,000,000 rubles It all depends on the planned development path. A home business, where one crusher will work, and the purchase of plastic for processing will not require large funds, can be opened with a minimum of investment. But the launch of a full-fledged processing plant will require at least 3,000,000 rubles. Capital costs include:

• Getting permission to do business.
• Workshop equipment.
• Purchase of raw materials.

According to the practice of Russian entrepreneurs, the processing business can bring up to 300,000 rubles. net profit. And all thanks to the almost free raw materials, because many will be ready to hand over plastic for processing for free. Plastic granules cost ≈30,000 rubles/t on the market. Flex is somewhat cheaper - 10,000-15,000 rubles / t.

In European countries, up to 80% of household waste is returned to production. In Russia, the recycling system is being revived. This is economically beneficial for processors, and gives many entrepreneurs a good chance to open their business with minimal investment in 2017.

About 4 million hectares of land in Russia are occupied by landfills, and it is no coincidence that 2017 was declared the year of ecology. The federal budget includes funds for concessional lending for waste disposal activities. For those who start a business from scratch, recycling ideas will be interesting, since this business does not require large investments, and the need for enterprises is constantly growing. Since there are a lot of varieties of "useful garbage", we will review the recyclable materials in demand in Russia.

What types of waste are in demand

Expecting to open a business in 2017, you need to know what kind of waste is of interest to existing producers in the city, region. Demand and prices are determined by actual and potential buyers. The most profitable is the processing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, glass and waste paper (Table 1).

Table 1. Percentage of waste used as secondary raw materials. Based on the materials of the SSGA study, Novosibirsk.

Type of recyclable	Inferred resources, million tons	Degree of use, %	Type of production	Share in finished product, %
Ferrous scrap			steelmaking
Tires for automobiles (rubber crumb, reclaimed)			rubber technical
Blast furnace slag, thermal power plant, ash, mining and enrichment waste			building materials (crushed stone, gravel, sand)
plastic waste			thermoplastic polymer products
cullet
waste paper			cardboard and paper

Secondary raw materials in Russia are used in almost all industries, the demand for it is growing. Prices vary in different regions, they are determined by the needs of local producers.

1. Car tires.

This is one of the most promising areas for starting a business from scratch, ideas in this direction deserve special attention. The volume of discarded tires in Russia in 2015 amounted to about 940 thousand tons. More than 80% is disposed of (of which 20% is burned), and only 17% is mechanically processed. The content of usable components is shown in tab. 2, potential market capacity - in fig. one.

Most often, worn tires are processed into crumb rubber. The material is cheaper than rubber synthetics by 2-3 times. The market is in the initial stage of development, but prices have already formed, there is a demand and a steady supply. Certain requirements are imposed on the initial raw material: waste must comply with GOST 8407-89, it must be clean, have a residual layer of rubber, and whole sides. Tires with rims, spikes, mixed rubber and metal products are usually not accepted.

2. Waste paper

During 2013-2015, prices for waste paper increased by almost 60%, its export is currently prohibited, and sales are exempt from VAT. This is a traditional raw material in demand on the market; GOST 10700-97 has been developed for it. According to this document, the used paper is divided by composition into 15 classes, and 3 groups by quality. The most expensive variety: white drawing, writing, copying (MS-1A), the cheapest - wallpaper, packaging, poster (MS-13V).

Raw materials are universally accepted for processing by factories for the production of:

1. paper, containers, packaging corrugated cardboard (in relevant ones);
2. linoleum, roofing insulation materials, vinyl leather;
3. toilet paper, napkins, disposable medical underwear.

Quality requirements depend on the direction of recycling. The paper must be cleaned, sorted, packed (pressed) into briquettes weighing 50 kg or more. This processing saves storage space and reduces transportation costs.

3. Scrap metal (black and non-ferrous).

The most profitable business, however, its organization is the most expensive of all types of recycling. This is due to the need to obtain a license, the rules and conditions for obtaining it, as well as handling scrap metal, are regulated by two main Decrees:

1. on licensing of procurement, storage, processing - No. 1287, 12.12.2012;
2. on the handling of scrap and non-ferrous metal waste - No. 370, 05/11/2001

Harvesting includes the purchase of scrap from individuals and organizations, transportation and sale. Mandatory requirements: preparation of acceptance certificates, control of radioactivity and explosion safety. This entails the purchase of special equipment, training and confirmation of the qualifications of workers.

Licensing conditions, OKVED codes for ferrous metal and non-ferrous metal are different. This is a competitive activity, however, in regions with a developed metallurgical and metalworking industry, it brings a good income. The opportunity to open your own business in this area is simplified if you use a franchise offer, they are on the market.

4. Used batteries.

About 65% of the metal is recovered from old batteries and used in the production of new batteries. The main part is lead (up to 17 kg), and in addition: nickel, zinc, cobalt, silver oxides. This is economically beneficial for enterprises, so the average acceptance prices for this type of recyclables are high. For example, in Novosibirsk there are more than 50 companies that buy batteries, and the cost ranges from 570 (45Ah) to 3,400 (220Ah) rubles.

Common places for collecting batteries: garage cooperatives, active highways, transport companies, car repair services. Reception points are usually located there, ads are posted. Considering that most car owners are just too lazy to specifically look for a place to turn in a used battery, then they give them away for 150-200 rubles.

However, the collection and storage of batteries are subject to licensing. These are wastes of 3-4 hazard classes, and work with them is regulated by two federal laws: No. 89-FZ (06/24/1998) and No. 99-FZ (05/04/2011). The license is issued for both the individual entrepreneur and the organization. It notes a specific type of activity, so you can limit yourself to collecting batteries, including their disposal (draining the electrolyte).

5. Polymer waste (PET bottles).

This type of recyclable material is represented by waste from plastic production, and household waste from the population. If the first 80% go into secondary processing, then used bags, packaging, disposable tableware litter recreation areas, large and medium-sized cities everywhere. The share of plastic in the total volume of garbage is more than 60-70%. The PET bottle holds the palm among polymers.

The main consumers are companies producing building materials, plastic film, and plastic household products. Demand for it clearly exceeds supply (Fig. 2). Delivery and acceptance prices depend on the quality, purity and degree of processing of the material. Thus, landfill waste costs 2-3 times lower than household sorted waste. The most primitive processing that PET undergoes:

• cleaning of covers, labels;
• sorting by color;
• pressing into bags.

Inexpensive mini plastic recycling plants significantly increase the profitability of a business. For example, landfill PET waste is accepted at a price of up to 6 rubles / kg, LDPE waste - from 10 rubles / kg, washed and sorted used film - at 11-13 rubles / kg, and granules and agglomerate already cost 25-35 rub/kg. Despite the fact that the cost of a new Russian-made film varies from 39 to 49 rubles / kg.

In fact, the plastic recycling market in Russia is just emerging. Experts estimate its potential at $150 million. Of all types of polymer waste harvesting: collection points, separation from garbage, separate collection of household waste - the latter is the most efficient from an economic point of view.

6. Broken glass and glass containers.

Along with waste paper - old, and in-demand recyclables. Glass breaker has taken the place of solid dishes for a simple reason. Manufacturers began to produce such original bottles and cans that it makes it very difficult to reuse them.

It is required always and everywhere. Two years ago, the Novosibirsk Ekran plant began to open collection points for recyclables from the population, since a lack of it hinders production. He needs cullet in quantities of up to 5 tons per month, and with the help of suppliers (including other regions) he manages to collect only 1.5-2 tons.

A glass container collection point justifies itself if, for example, a brewery is located nearby. Thus, Baltika uses up to 36% of the recycled bottle. But cullet is even more profitable, as it expands the list of potential suppliers. These can be window package installation companies, you can install containers for separate collection in yards. Glass makes up about 17% of household waste.

7. Computer scrap.

Old electrical equipment, computers, telephones are in great demand, as evidenced by a simple query in Yandex (Fig. 3). At the same time, scrap prices are very good (Fig. 4). This activity is usually carried out through licensed intermediary firms associated with processors of raw materials. They themselves are engaged in disassembly and sorting, forming batches for the delivery of a rather large volume (from 300 kg).

This is a good option for starting a business from scratch if you organize a reception point in a high-rise residential area. In almost every apartment there is a lot of such rubbish that has been lying in the corners for years, and is simply thrown into the trash. Simply because there is no place nearby where you can rent it, even for little money.

The collection of equipment containing precious metals does not require licensing, but the company must be registered with the Assay Office. Therefore, in order not to do without obtaining permits at the first stage, you can conduct business under an agreement with one of these companies, representing in your city or region.

Finally.

In total, there are three main sources of recyclables:

• receiving directly from the public,
• export of marriage, waste from organizations, enterprises;
• collection, transportation from solid waste landfills.

The latter is the most stable, although for its implementation it will be necessary to conclude an agreement with the municipal housing and communal services. It is necessary to provide for the costs of specialized equipment, which are usually small. In general, this activity does not require licensing, with the exception of working with scrap metal and hazardous waste (batteries, mercury). It falls under the patent taxation system - the most beneficial for a small business.

It is far from a secret that in big cities the problem of recycling PET bottles or, more simply, plastic, has long been faced. Many ecologists are puzzled over the solution of this problem. One way or another, there are solutions available, for example, plastic recycling. Agree, saving the ecology of the planet and at the same time earning good money is very cool. Given that this is a very profitable business, you can safely open your own business in this area. But there are many nuances that must be mentioned.

General useful information

Since PET bottles can be produced very cheaply, it is unlikely that their production will stop in the coming years. They take such plastic waste for mere pennies, so it’s much easier to throw plastic away with garbage than to carry it to a collection point. There are huge dumps of bottles and other products.

It is worth paying your attention to the fact that the plastic product itself decomposes for about 200 years. Since this business will be based on the processing of secondary raw materials, it is very cheap. This case is easy enough to open. This is due to the fact that the state will help you in every possible way.

In addition, in most cases, you will not need to spend money on buying raw materials. It is possible that for the processing of a certain amount of plastic waste, you will even receive a small percentage. Let's look at some of the basics of this business and take a closer look at the processing line and profitability.

Why is this industry developed in Russia?

This is a question every aspiring entrepreneur should ask. In general, there can be a large number of reasons. But the main one is this: businessmen believe that huge initial investments will be required. In addition, there is an opinion about the unprofitability of such an occupation, which is fundamentally wrong. If you give visual figures, then in Russia there are very few enterprises that are engaged in the processing of plastic.

Approximately 6% goes to secondary processing and, accordingly, 94% goes to landfill, where PET bottles decompose for the next two to three hundred years. But in Europe, for example, the situation is not so deplorable, although it is also far from ideal. About 80% of plastic is recycled there. Based on all this, we can say with confidence that this is a very profitable investment, especially if you open in a big city, where hundreds of tons of plastic are brought to the landfill every year.

First steps to starting a business

The most important thing is a successful start, and then it will be easier. At the very beginning, you will have to run. It is worth finding out if your city has special environmental programs. Their essence lies in the fact that the regional authorities allocate cash grants or other assistance to start-up businessmen in this industry. So, they can help you find a place or organize regular deliveries of raw materials to the warehouse, or pay a percentage of the recycled waste.

Therefore, before registering a legal entity, look into the local administration. There you can find out how the authorities support the ecology of their city or region. After you conclude an agreement, you can open a bank account, as well as start looking for a suitable room where your small factory will be. Do not forget to register a legal entity, preferably using the "LLC" form.

Where to take plastic for recycling?

As noted a little above, you need to start looking for a suitable room. If in Europe this is a real problem - to find an empty factory or workshop, then in Russia there is nothing easier. There are a large number of buildings that have been idle since Soviet times. You need to focus on an area of ​​\u200b\u200b300 square meters. This will be quite enough to install all the equipment, as well as organize a small warehouse for storing raw materials and finished products.

But do not forget that in the case of an abandoned building, you will need to restore or conduct communications on your own. If you have free funds, then you can rent a premise that is ready for opening, but you will have to spend a lot of money. Another option is prefabricated hangars. This is a good solution if you need to open as soon as possible and don't have time to search.

Purchase of equipment

After you have selected the premises, carried out all the communications and made them suitable for use, you need to start purchasing equipment. Here you can go in two ways: buy equipment of domestic production or foreign. In the first case, the acquisition will cost a little less, however, the quality will suffer. In the latter case, everything is extremely expensive.

It is worth paying your attention to the fact that the acceptance of plastic for processing is not the release of drinking water, so a production line made in Russia will be quite enough. If you buy low-performance simple equipment, then everything will cost about 600 thousand rubles. If you plan to create a full-fledged powerful plant, then you need to pay at least 2-3 million rubles for equipment for plastic processing.

In principle, you can start with a small factory. It is most profitable to engage in the processing of transparent plastic, it can be sold for about 20 thousand rubles. per ton, colored - 15 thousand rubles each, and brown - 10 thousand rubles each.

Plastic waste recycling: technology and features

Let's take a look at how things actually work. The whole process can be conditionally divided into several simple stages. The first thing to do is sorting. This is done manually. Workers should separate colored plastic, transparent and brown. This is due to the fact that at the output we must get a product of the same color, otherwise the cost of the batch will decrease significantly.

Foreign objects such as rubber or paper must be removed manually. At the end of the sorting process, plastic containers are loaded into the line. Processing itself does not take much time, although it all depends on the performance of the equipment, so it can be either a ton per hour or 200-300 kilograms.

The line consists of several connected units. At the first stage, lids and labels are separated, after which the raw material enters the crushers, where it is crushed with knives and transferred further along the conveyor. The next is the washing machine, which removes not only dirt, but also unnecessary crushing residues with hot water. Then the plastic goes through polishing and rinsing, and already cleaned, it leaves the conveyor. Flex gradually accumulates in the bunker, from where it is then unloaded and sorted.

Where to get raw materials for processing?

This is perhaps the simplest issue that is resolved extremely quickly. Surely in your city there are landfills where a large amount of plastic is brought every day. Nothing prevents you from entering into an agreement with the owner and exporting raw materials for processing to yourself. This is quite profitable for the landfill owner, since there is no need to pay money for removal to a larger landfill or disposal.

You can make announcements that you accept plastic at a good price, say, 6 rubles per kilogram. By the way, it is advisable to organize a collection point directly in the warehouse or near it. This will save you extra shipping costs. In principle, there should not be any problems here. As noted above, the state, and primarily local authorities, are interested in plastic recycling.

Income and expenses

For now, let's talk about how much you will eventually have to spend and how much you can earn in a month of hard work. The equipment will take about 600,000 rubles, plus we will need to hire employees, at least 6-8 people. If the salary of each is about 20,000-25,000 rubles, then this is another 150 thousand. It is also worth taking into account unforeseen expenses, we will allocate 100,000 rubles for them.

If the local authorities help with the premises, then at first there will be no need to pay for its rent, but for electricity you will have to pay 30 thousand rubles every month. In general, recycling plastic will cost you 900,000 rubles. But take into account that this is with an inefficient production line. Costs will increase significantly when buying more powerful equipment. In about a year, you should pay off in full. To do this, you need to produce about 10 tons of flex per month.

What else do you need to know?

As you can see, plastic recycling is a profitable business. But here it is very important to have the right approach. For example, you can significantly reduce costs if you turn to the city administration for help. In addition, you can constantly conclude effective contracts with the owners of large landfills for the supply of raw materials for processing. Over time, you will be able to gradually expand your plant and increase the productivity of the production line. Profits will grow, and along with this, you will be doing quite a good thing for the locals and the land on which you live.

Conclusion

Do not forget about such an important point as the location of the plant. It should not be on residential streets. This is due to the fact that noise is emitted during processing. If in the daytime this does not cause indignation of the inhabitants, then at night dozens of complaints will come. In addition, few people will like a standing hangar with waste under the window, even if it is covered.

There are norms that determine the minimum distance to residential buildings in the city. They must be checked with the local administration. Well, that's all that can be said about what is the processing of plastic into pellets, and what are the advantages of this business. As you can see, there is nothing unrealistic here. What’s more, with the support you need, you can start and grow more easily.

It takes about 300 years for a plastic bottle to completely decompose, and you can’t burn them, as this leads to environmental pollution. Therefore, they are usually simply buried in the ground. However, you can make good money out of this waste by recycling it. City administrations are interested in improving the environmental situation, so it is likely that you can expect to receive various preferences and discounts when organizing a plastic bottle recycling shop.

Sources of raw materials

If you want to open a mini plastic bottle recycling plant, then the first step is to find out if you can find enough raw materials. It can be obtained in several ways:

• subscribe dump agreement;
• organize reception points bottles from the public for a small fee;
• spread around the city urns for separate waste collection, in which people will throw plastic bottles, including

At first glance, it might seem that getting bottles that people throw away is not a problem. However, in reality this is not the case. All recyclables that are in landfills have already been divided between interested companies, and it is usually very difficult to become the owner of this plastic.

By organizing collection points, you can expect to receive bottles directly from the public, but you will need advertising costs and a fee for the accepted container.

By placing bins for separate waste collection around the city, you can receive raw materials for free. To do this, you will have to first agree with the city administration - most likely, it will not mind. A cheaper option is to put bins just for plastic, but in this case you have to be prepared for the fact that people will just start throwing everything at them.

Mini-factory for the processing of plastic bottles: preparations for opening

If you are sure that you can get enough raw materials, you need to choose the legal form and taxation system. Suitable for PET bottle recycling business.

As a type of activity during registration, you must select the processing of non-metal waste and scrap, which takes place at number 37.20.

Plastic Bottle Recycling Equipment

In a PET bottle recycling shop, the following equipment may be needed:

• installation for removal of covers and removal of labels;
• crusher;
• steam boiler;
• polishing machine;
• rinsing machine;
• drying plant.

For the processing of plastic bottles, equipment can be purchased new or purchase installations, a plastic bottle recycling machine, already used, purchase the whole line entirely or cars separately.

Perhaps the best option is to purchase a new full-cycle PET bottle recycling line - the likelihood of problems with the installations in this case will be minimal.

Most manufacturers provide installation supervision- the company's specialists install the line, adjust its operation and receive the first batch of processed raw materials at your enterprise.

How is plastic recycled?

Recycling of plastic bottles takes place in 5 main steps:

• first you need to sort the bottles by color, each color is processed separately;
• then they are cleaned of debris that could get on them - this operation, like the previous one, is done manually;
• bottles are delivered to the recycling line, where labels and caps are removed first;
• after crushing PET containers in a crusher, which is like a big blender, hot water in a steam boiler removes all unnecessary from the raw materials - label residues and garbage elements that were not removed at the previous stages of processing;
• this is followed by a washing, rinsing and drying process, after which the plastic can be considered completely recycled.

The result is recycled raw materials that look like white or colored plastic flakes - flex.

Recycling PET bottles as a business: the necessary start-up capital and the payback of the enterprise

Like any other successful business idea, organizing a plastic bottle recycling shop with the right approach will bring good income. The required start-up capital depends on the region in which you open a business (plastic recycling). Opportunities for obtaining raw materials, the price of renting a room and the salary of employees differ significantly from city to city.

IN average form The numbers for a plastic (PET) bottle recycling business plan might look like this:

• purchase of equipment of an average price category - 3 million rubles;
• purchase of raw materials - 30 thousand rubles;
• salary expenses for employees of the enterprise - 120 thousand rubles;
• contributions to the PFR, FSS, MHIF - 40 thousand rubles;
• utility bills - 10 thousand rubles.

Net profit such a workshop will be about 150 thousand rubles, the term payback enterprises - about two years.

Thus, you can make good money on recycling bottles. The main thing is to find sources for obtaining raw materials and establish sales channels for products. By solving the first problem, you will ensure half the success of the entire enterprise. By finding buyers for your recyclables, you can expect to receive a stable income.

Perhaps, having started with bottle recycling and succeeded in this business, in the future you will want to open your own production using this raw material instead of selling it. This will allow you to take your business to a whole new level. Recycled plastic bottles are an excellent source material for a wide range of household and industrial products.

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Plastic waste pollutes the environment because this material has a high degree of resistance to the natural process of decomposition. Many citizens of our country perceive plastic bottles as ordinary garbage. Not every person knows that the processing of this type of household waste can become a profitable business. In this article, we propose to consider the question of how plastic is processed and analyze all aspects related to this area of ​​business.

PET bottle is an excellent raw material for the production of flex - recyclable materials for the manufacture of chemical fiber

Demand and relevance of business

Recycled plastic raw materials are used in many manufacturing processes. This material is used for the manufacture of flex and plastic containers. Flex is a special raw material used for the production of plastic fibers. This fiber is used to create paving slabs, protective coatings, polyethylene and other products. The appearance of this raw material is small granules of various colors.

According to experts, flex is used in the manufacture of most plastic products. This means that this raw material has a very high demand in the domestic market. It is important to note that the type of business under consideration implies that there is no need for full-scale advertising, since such enterprises have a permanent customer base. Considering all of the above, we can conclude that this business is of high relevance, since flex is a popular type of raw material. Many large manufacturing companies are interested in cooperation with suppliers who can supply raw materials on a regular basis.

The peculiarity of this business is the low level of competition.

Opening your own plastic recycling shop allows you to create a profitable enterprise. It is important to note that various state benefits are provided to enterprises involved in the processing of household and industrial waste. Such benefits include the possibility of obtaining loans at a low interest rate.

Advantages and disadvantages

Recycling a plastic bottle as a business has a number of advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage of this direction is the high level of profitability and the rate of return on investment. It should also be noted that environmental projects aimed at improving the state of the environment receive support from regional authorities and ordinary citizens. As mentioned above, the advantages of such an enterprise include the high demand for processed raw materials. This means that it will not be difficult to find a buyer for existing products.

The main disadvantage of a PET bottle recycling business is the complicated process of starting a business. In order to obtain permits, you will need to spend a lot of time and money. To organize a workshop, it is necessary to rent real estate with a large area, most of which will be occupied by warehouses. Renting real estate is one of the most difficult stages of project implementation. It should also be said about the possible difficulties in obtaining plastic products that will be used for the manufacture of flex.

Flex in its pure form looks like white or colored flakes

The nuances of business arrangement

According to statistics, more than five million tons of plastic products are recycled on our planet every year. Most of the raw materials obtained are used for the manufacture of plastic granules. These granules are used as the basis for the production of various products. When implementing such a project, an entrepreneur may face various difficulties. In order to avoid additional time and financial costs, you should first study all the pitfalls.

Technology Choice

There are two main technologies for the production of raw materials from plastic waste. The first method involves a complete production cycle, consisting of four stages:

1. First step- at this stage, sorting of recyclables is carried out. PET packaging is sorted into colored and transparent products. During this process, all bottles are cleaned of existing contaminants.
2. Second phase- grinding. Before sending the raw materials to the crushing machine, it is necessary to pass the entire container through a special press. Shredded recyclables are small transparent or colored flakes.
3. Third stage– production of agglomerate. In order to obtain agglomerate, it is necessary to use special furnaces. Exposure to high temperatures turns the plastic flakes into small lumps. The resulting mass can also be used as a raw material for the manufacture of various plastic products.
4. Fourth stage– creation of granules. In order to obtain granules, it is necessary to process the agglomerate using a special machine. With the help of high pressure and temperature, the agglomerate is transformed into small granules.

The second method of processing recyclables is an incomplete production cycle, which includes only two stages: sorting and grinding raw materials. When compiling a business plan, an entrepreneur must first select the technology that will be used in the production process. The organization of production with a full cycle requires significantly higher costs for the implementation of the project.

PET bottles or plastic bottles are one of the biggest problems in large cities.

Necessary equipment

Having decided on the technology that will be used during the production process, you can proceed to the selection of the necessary equipment. Experts note that today entrepreneurs can purchase not only foreign machines, but also domestic machines. The purchase of domestic equipment can significantly reduce the cost item, however, it should be borne in mind that these devices may be inferior in quality to European counterparts.

The complete production line includes a press, a crusher, an agglomerator and a granulator. All units are interconnected by a conveyor belt. When choosing a production line, one should rely on criteria such as power and autonomy. It is these parameters that have a direct impact on the final cost of machines. Equipment for processing costs more than three million rubles. Not every entrepreneur has such a large capital.

In order to save money, you can purchase all the necessary units separately, which allows you to save more than three hundred thousand rubles. In addition, you can buy used machines. In this case, it should be understood that the probability of machine breakdown increases several times, which leads to the risk of a temporary stop in the production process.

To start a project related to the processing of plastic waste, it is enough to purchase special baths for cleaning recyclables, a centrifuge and a chopper. The listed units are enough to set up a line for the production of flex. In this case, the value of the cost item will be only five hundred thousand rubles. After the invested capital has fully paid off, and the business begins to make a profit, you can start expanding production by purchasing additional machines.

Legal aspects

The first stage of registration of a future enterprise is not particularly difficult. To do this, you must submit an application to the registration authority, choose the legal form of the future business and pay the state fee. The first difficulties arise at the stage of obtaining permits.

According to the current legislation, the type of activity in question is subject to mandatory licensing. To obtain a license, contact the Ministry of Ecology. This license is purchased once and does not require renewal. Next, the entrepreneur should obtain permission to dispose of waste on the territory of his enterprise. This document has a limited validity period of exactly one year.

After receiving all of the above documents, you should contact the fire inspectorate and the Sanitary and Epidemiological Station. The last stage of business registration involves contacting veterinary and public utilities. Recycling of PET bottles belongs to the category of hazardous production. This fact explains the high complexity of obtaining permits.

Recycling and disposal of plastic bottles is not only a good production, but also a profitable business

Getting raw materials

There are several basic methods for obtaining raw materials, which can be divided into two groups: free raw materials and containers purchased from the population. The first point includes self-collection of recyclables at a landfill. In addition, it is possible to conclude an agreement with industrial enterprises on the removal of industrial waste. This step will allow you to get not only free raw materials, but also additional income. Next, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the methods of obtaining recyclable materials that require certain investments:

1. Organization of a special point for receiving PET bottles from local residents.
2. Acquisition and installation of special garbage containers, which will be placed in various parts of the city.

The main difficulty at this stage is the organization of the delivery of recyclable materials to the workshop. As a rule, this requires the purchase of one or more trucks.

Markets

Recycled plastic pellets are used in the manufacture of roof tiles, polyester, paving slabs and polyethylene. In addition, this raw material is often used in the automotive industry. According to experts, the market for recycled plastic is finally formed. Many manufacturing enterprises need reliable suppliers who can supply large quantities of raw materials.

It is important to note that companies engaged in the production of flex and plastic granules can cooperate with foreign companies. Establishing the export of such goods allows several times to increase the income item. Recycling PET bottles is a fairly profitable business, since this raw material is used in the production of more than sixty percent of products that have a plastic base.

Analysis of financial costs

Recycling plastic at home greatly simplifies the production process and reduces costs. However, to organize a profitable business, it is necessary to open a full-fledged workshop. First of all, you should rent a room that will meet all the requirements of regulatory authorities. The cost of renting a large workshop can be about three hundred thousand rubles. Approximately three and a half million must be invested in the acquisition of a production line. You should also consider the cost of registering a business, paying employees and utility bills.

The total cost of organizing a business is about five million rubles. To this amount should be added the costs associated with the purchase of recyclables. As mentioned above, there are several methods that allow you to get raw materials for free.

According to the most pessimistic estimates, residents of a small town for 70-100 thousand people throw away about 30 tons of PET containers per month

Planned payback and profit

This project has a long payback period, which is explained by the need for large investments at the stage of business plan implementation. The average cost of one ton of processed raw materials is about forty thousand rubles. In the presence of powerful machines, this volume can be obtained in just one day. According to statistics, this business brings about one million rubles a month. When taking into account the associated costs associated with the payment of taxes, utility bills and salaries of employees, the payback period for the project will be about two years. The amount of net profit received during this period will be about two hundred and fifty thousand per month.

Conclusions (+ video)

Summing up all of the above, we can conclude that a business built on the processing of PET bottles can bring a stable profit. The main advantage of this business is low competition and benefits provided by the state. However, before starting to draw up a business plan, it is necessary to study future activities in detail in order to avoid various mistakes that may occur along the way of project implementation.

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