Plastic Waste Savings Calculator
Sending industrial plastic waste to landfill costs far more than the invoice shows. Between tipping fees, hauling, and bin rental, landfill disposal costs quietly drain your bottom line, and they rise every year. Enter how much plastic waste you generate each month to estimate how much you could save by recycling it with EPL Plastics instead, then request a quote to find out what your material is actually worth.
Curious how the math works? Read the full breakdown of landfill disposal costs.
Enter your monthly plastic waste above to see your savings.
Why your industrial plastic waste is costing you more than you think
Most manufacturers treat plastic waste disposal as a small, fixed cost. But the true cost of sending industrial plastic waste to landfill is a stack of charges that compound: tipping fees (commonly over $100/tonne in Canada), hauling and transport, monthly bin and compactor rental, and provincial environmental levies. On top of that, you lose the market value of material you already paid for, meaning you pay twice: once to buy the plastic, and again to bury it.
This calculator adds those charges up so you can see your real plastic waste disposal cost, and how much you could save by diverting it. Because tipping fees keep climbing, we also project your costs over five years so you can see how quickly a “small” expense grows.
Turn a disposal cost into savings, or even revenue
When you recycle industrial plastic waste with EPL Plastics instead of landfilling it, those disposal fees disappear for the streams we accept. Better still, clean industrial plastic such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), and polystyrene (PS) often has real value as recycled feedstock, so your waste may actually be worth money. We also offer toll plastic processing if you want your material processed and returned. Either way, the first step is knowing your numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to send industrial plastic waste to landfill?
Landfill disposal costs far more than the tipping fee alone. Between tipping fees (commonly over $100/tonne in Canada), hauling, and bin rental, a plant generating just a few tonnes of plastic waste per week can spend tens of thousands of dollars a year, and those costs keep rising.
How much can I save by recycling my plastic waste with EPL Plastics?
It depends on your volume, but diverting industrial plastic waste from landfill eliminates disposal fees entirely for the streams we accept, often tens of thousands of dollars annually. Your waste may also be worth money as recycled feedstock. Use the calculator above to estimate your savings, then request a quote for exact numbers.
Do landfill disposal costs really keep rising?
Yes. Tipping fees and environmental levies have trended upward for years, so a cost that seems manageable today compounds significantly over a 5-year horizon. Our calculator projects your disposal costs forward assuming a modest 5% annual increase.
Can I get paid for my industrial plastic waste?
Often, yes. Clean, uniform industrial plastic such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), and polystyrene (PS) has real value as recycled feedstock. Instead of paying to dispose of it, you may be able to sell it to EPL Plastics. Request a quote to find out what your material is worth.