Who Buys Plastic Bottles (2025)

: Local retailers, grocery stores, and specialized bottle depots.

: This is the most accessible way for individuals to "sell" bottles. It is described as "fairly easy and surprisingly clean," though it only applies to specific eligible containers. 2. Industrial Reclaimers & Scrap Yards who buys plastic bottles

: Bulk "scrap" plastic, often sorted by resin type (PET #1 or HDPE #2). Market Rates (April 2026 Snapshots) : #1 PET Plastic : ~$1.22 per lb. #2 HDPE (CRV) : ~$0.62 per lb. LDPE CRV Plastic : ~$2.04 per lb. : Local retailers, grocery stores, and specialized bottle