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Since 1991, Extera has been servicing customers with industrial bulk containers and product sales, leasing, and other plastics recycling services.

Extera carries a wide array of new, used, and refurbished industrial containers and products from top manufacturers, as well as our own proprietary products. Containers come in various footprints and categories, including collapsible containers, metal bulk bins, pallet packs, hopper bottoms, lids, and accessories.

Yes, we provide toll processing services using best-in-class equipment. Our grinding process produces high-quality plastic pellets, chips, and flakes with precise particle size and size distributions. We can handle plastic in any form, thickness, or size,  including large plastic purges. Our state-of-the-art shredding and granulating systems include advanced safety and metal detection features, backed by strict quality control. Pricing depends on the type of raw materials, and customers are responsible for freight charges on delivery and pick-up. We pride ourselves on prompt service, competitive rates, and reliable logistics support to ensure your recycling needs are met efficiently.

We serve many industries that rely on bulk containers, recycling, and toll processing services. Our programs support plastics manufacturing, resins, foams, food processing, and other specialty material sectors, helping each industry reduce costs and improve supply chain efficiency.

A wooden pallet and gaylord have one, possibly two, uses, and then you have to determine how to dispose of them when they’re no longer viable. Plastic containers and pallets have a life cycle of over five years, and when they are no longer viable, they can be recycled into new products.