Feedstock Recycling of Plastic Containers and Packaging

The amount and rate of plastic waste and resource recovery is shown in Table 26.2 [5], Total plastic waste discharged reached 9900 000 t in 2002. The amount of municipal solid waste exceeded that of industrial waste in 2001 and the difference between them tends to increase. Although the amount of feedstock recycling reached 450 000 t in 2002, it still accounts for only 8.9% of municipal solid waste (MSW). Large amounts of waste plastics are treated by incineration with or without energy recovery both in MSW and industrial waste. 

The minimum recycling ratio for each recycling method designated is shown in Table 26.3. A standard method for treatment of bales prepared by municipality is also given there and the ratio is calculated by the designated equation for each method. 

All the bales prepared by municipalities according to the guidelines are controlled by JCPRA, and every enterprise permitted by JCPRA having various techniques is able to apply for the tender. 

Total plastic Incineration without power generation 

9900 Landfilling Material recycling Liquefaction/blast furnace Densified-refuse-derived fuel 

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Total cost for feedstock recycling of plastic containers and packaging consists of the collection and baling costs, which are paid by the municipality, and the recycling cost paid by businesses that manufacture or use the containers and businesses that use the relevant packaging. The present status and scope for feedstock recycling are discussed below. 

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