Cost To Set Up a Plastic Recycling Plant
How Much Does It Cost To Set Up a Plastic Recycling Plant
The cost of setting up a plastic recycling plant depends on factors like scale, location, machinery, labor, and the type of plastics processed. Here’s a general breakdown:
Small-Scale Plastic Recycling Plant
– Capacity: 1–5 tons per day
– Estimated Cost: $50,000 – $300,000
– Land/Lease: $10,000–$50,000
– Basic Machinery (shredder, washer, extruder, pelletizer): $30,000–$150,000
– Labor (3–5 workers): $15,000–$50,000/year
– Utilities & Permits: $5,000–$20,000
Medium-Scale Plastic Recycling Plant
– Capacity: 5–20 tons per day
– Estimated Cost: $300,000 – $1.5 million
– Land/Factory Setup: $50,000–$200,000
– Advanced Machinery (sorting, granulators, agglomerators): $200,000–$800,000
– Labor (10–20 workers): $100,000–$300,000/year
– Transportation & Logistics: $50,000–$100,000
Large-Scale Plastic Recycling Plant
– Capacity: 20–100+ tons per day
– Estimated Cost: $1.5 million – $10 million+
– Industrial Facility: $500,000–$2 million
– Automated Sorting & Processing Lines: $1 million–$5 million
– High-End Extrusion & Pelletizing Systems: $500,000–$2 million
– Regulatory Compliance & Waste Management: $100,000–$500,000
Additional Plastic Recycling Plant Costs:
✔ Plastic Waste Collection & Sorting ($0.05–$0.20 per kg)
✔ Power Consumption ($5,000–$50,000/month)
✔ Business Licensing & Environmental Permits ($5,000–$50,000)
✔ Marketing & Distribution ($10,000–$100,000)
Key Factors Affecting Cost:
– Location (cheaper in developing countries)
– Type of Plastic (PET, HDPE, LDPE require different processes)
– Automation Level (manual vs. AI-based sorting)
– Government Subsidies & Grants (some countries offer incentives)
ROI of Plastic Recycling Plant(Return on Investment)
– Profit margins: 10–30% depending on efficiency & market demand.
– Payback period: 2–5 years for well-run plants.
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