Powering the Global Circular Economy with Premium Plastic Scrap
Al Saham Al Ahmar: Your Strategic Partner in Plastic Scrap Trading from Sharjah, UAE
The Leading Hub for Industrial Plastic Recycling & Trading
Welcome to Al Saham Al Ahmar, the epicenter of high-volume plastic scrap trading in the Middle East. Strategically located in the industrial heart of Sharjah, UAE, we are a globally recognized leader in sourcing, processing, and exporting a comprehensive range of plastic scrap materials. We bridge the gap between industrial waste generators and manufacturers, creating a seamless, sustainable, and profitable supply chain that fuels the global circular economy.
Our mission extends beyond mere transactions. We are dedicated to pioneering sustainable practices, ensuring the highest standards of material purity, and providing unparalleled logistical solutions. For businesses worldwide seeking a reliable source of high-quality recycled polymers—from PET flakes to LDPE film bales—Al Saham Al Ahmar is the definitive choice. We leverage our deep market expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and strategic proximity to major global shipping lanes to deliver value, consistency, and environmental responsibility in every container we ship.
A Comprehensive Guide to Our Plastic Scrap Portfolio
Understanding the nuances of each plastic polymer is critical for successful recycling and manufacturing. We trade in a diverse range of materials, each meticulously sorted and processed to meet stringent international quality specifications. Below is a detailed overview of our primary product categories.
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Scrap
PET is one of the most widely recycled plastics globally, prized for its clarity, strength, and barrier properties. Our PET scrap is a premium feedstock for producing high-quality recycled PET (rPET), which has applications across numerous industries.
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Common Sources: Post-consumer beverage bottles (water, soft drinks), food jars (peanut butter, sauces), and post-industrial polyester sheets and packaging. -
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Forms We Supply: Baled clear/light blue bottles, baled green/brown bottles, hot-washed PET flakes (clear, green, mixed colors), and unwashed flakes. -
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Key Specifications: We guarantee low PVC content (under 50 ppm), minimal contamination (labels, caps, rings), and controlled moisture levels in our flakes. -
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Industrial Applications: Polyester staple fiber (for textiles, carpets, and fiberfill), bottle-to-bottle recycling, food and non-food packaging sheets (thermoforming), and industrial strapping.
HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) Scrap
HDPE is known for its excellent stiffness, impact strength, and chemical resistance, making it a workhorse of the plastics industry. Recycled HDPE is a valuable commodity for durable goods manufacturing.
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Common Sources: Milk jugs, detergent and shampoo bottles, industrial drums, pipes, crates, and bottle caps. -
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Forms We Supply: Baled natural HDPE (from milk jugs), baled colored HDPE, hot-washed regrind, and extrusion-grade recycled pellets. -
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Key Specifications: Material is sorted by melt flow index (MFI) where required, with low contamination from other polymers like PP or PET. -
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Industrial Applications: Non-food grade bottles, pipes and conduits, plastic lumber, recycling bins, crates, pallets, and automotive parts.
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Scrap
PVC is a highly durable and versatile thermoplastic used extensively in construction. While its recycling can be complex due to chlorine content, we specialize in sourcing and processing high-quality, segregated PVC scrap for specific industrial uses.
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Common Sources: Post-industrial window profiles (uPVC), pipes, fittings, flooring, siding, and flexible PVC from cables and medical tubing. -
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Forms We Supply: Segregated rigid PVC regrind (window-grade), pipe-grade regrind, and pulverized powder. -
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Key Specifications: Strict segregation of rigid and flexible PVC. Material is free from rubber, metal, and other contaminants. -
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Industrial Applications: New pipes and fittings, window profiles, flooring, traffic cones, and sound-dampening panels.
LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) Scrap
LDPE is characterized by its flexibility and toughness, making it the primary material for film applications. We are a major consolidator of post-industrial and post-commercial LDPE film scrap.
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Common Sources: Commercial shrink wrap, pallet wrap, industrial liners, packaging film from manufacturing processes, and agricultural films. -
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Forms We Supply: Baled film (Grade 98/2 and 95/5), agglomerates, and washed recycled pellets. -
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Key Specifications: Material is graded based on clarity and contamination levels (e.g., paper labels, moisture). -
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Industrial Applications: Trash bags and can liners, construction film, composite lumber, and new non-food grade film applications.
PP (Polypropylene) Scrap
PP is valued for its high melting point, chemical resistance, and rigidity. It is used in a wide array of applications from packaging to automotive parts, and its recycled form retains much of this value.
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Common Sources: Food containers (yogurt, margarine tubs), automotive bumpers and interior trim, industrial containers, carpets, and non-woven fabrics. -
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Forms We Supply: Baled rigid PP, baled PP fiber, and clean regrind. -
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Key Specifications: Segregated by type (homopolymer vs. copolymer) and color where possible. Low contamination from other polymers. -
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Industrial Applications: New automotive parts, battery casings, storage bins, pallets, brooms, brushes, and garden furniture.
Our Industrial Recycling & Preparation Process
Quality is not an accident; it is the result of a rigorous, multi-stage process. At Al Saham Al Ahmar, we employ a meticulous methodology to ensure our plastic scrap meets the highest industrial standards, maximizing its value for our global partners.
1. Strategic Sourcing & Collection
We partner with a vast network of industrial manufacturers, commercial enterprises, and municipal facilities to secure consistent, high-volume streams of post-industrial and post-consumer plastic scrap.
2. Advanced Sorting & Grading
Incoming material undergoes both manual and automated sorting. We use advanced technologies like Near-Infrared (NIR) scanning to accurately segregate polymers, ensuring exceptional purity levels.
3. High-Density Baling & Compaction
Sorted materials are compressed into dense, uniform bales using industrial-grade balers. This optimizes container space, reduces shipping costs, and ensures load stability.
4. Shredding & Grinding
For materials supplied as regrind or flakes, we use powerful shredders and granulators to reduce the plastic into consistently sized particles, ideal for direct use in extrusion machinery.
5. Intensive Washing & Decontamination
Our hot and cold wash lines effectively remove contaminants like dirt, glue, food residue, and paper labels. This crucial step produces clean flakes ready for high-end applications.
6. Quality Control & Assurance
Every batch undergoes rigorous quality inspection. We test for polymer purity, contamination levels, moisture content, and MFI, providing detailed specification sheets to our clients.
A World-Class Global Export Network
Our strategic position in Sharjah, a key logistical hub in the UAE, provides us with unparalleled access to the world’s major shipping routes. We are masters of global logistics, ensuring your material arrives on time, every time, with all regulatory requirements seamlessly handled.
Our Logistical Advantage:
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Proximity to Key Ports: We are minutes away from Khalid Port and have rapid access to the world-renowned Jebel Ali Port, minimizing inland transit times and costs.
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Expert Documentation: Our in-house team handles all necessary export documentation, including Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, and compliance with international waste shipment regulations.