FAQ's
I can purchase a wooden pallet and cardboard box for $20, why would I want to spend more on plastic?
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 5 years and when they are no longer viable can be recycled into new products.
Do you have these containers and pallets in stock?
Yes, we keep a minimum of 1 truckload of each standard size in stock with 72 hour turnaround for shipping.
Do you have minimum order quantities?
There are no minimum orders.
How long have you been in business?
Since 1991, Extera has been servicing customers with industrial bulk containers and products sales, leasing and plastics recycling services.
What type of industrial bulk containers & products do you sell, refurbish and/or recycle?
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 a variety of footprints and categories including: collapsible containers, metal bulk bins, pallet packs, hopper bottoms, and lids and accessories.
Do you offer volume discounts or custom products?
Yes, volume and custom quotes are available. Please contact us for quotes.
What types of payments do you accept?
Extera is pleased to accept the following forms of payment: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and we offer credit terms. Please contact us to set up terms.
When will my order ship?
Most orders ship within 72 hours based on availability. For rush orders, please contact us.
What is your warranty or return policy?
Please contact us for policies and instructions. New items have a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Refurbished items must be returned in as-sold condition within ten days of purchase for credit with a 20% restocking fee. Customers will be responsible for freight charges.
Do you purchase used industrial bulk containers?
Yes! We can purchase your unwanted bulk containers. We offer fair market prices, and trade-in programs for credit towards replacement containers. Contact us to find out more!
Do you offer industrial bulk container leasing programs?
Yes, since 1991 we continue to be innovators in industrial container leasing programs. Contact us to discuss our customized leasing programs. Extera works with you to create the best industrial bulk container leasing programs that deliver value throughout the supply chain.
Do you repair bulk containers?
Yes, we can save you significant money by repairing your industrial bulk containers and returning them to you suitable for many more years of service. We review the options with you to ensure optimal efficiencies and cost-effectiveness for your business. Extera works with you to create the best industrial container programs that deliver value throughout the supply chain.
How large are the material handling bulk container and plastic recycling markets?
Global sales of bulk container packaging are projected to be valued at USD $28.7B by 2027. Sales revenue is projected to register a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period (2017–2027). Source: Futuremarketinsights.com.
The global plastic recycling market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2017 to 2023, to reach the market size of USD $53.7B by the end of 2023. Source: Marketresearchfuture.com
Do you provide toll grinding and toll processing services?
Yes. We are experts in efficient toll grinding services and have best-in-class equipment that ensures prompt service and high-quality plastic pellets, chips and flakes. We can grind any form, size or thickness and we can handle any size plastic purge. Our recycling machines are shredding and grinding stacked systems and come equipped with state-of-the-art safety and metal detection systems. Our plastic recycling toll grinding prices are competitive and depend on the plastic material regrind. We offer great customer service and logistics support. Customers pay the freight for both delivery and pick up.
What products do you recycle?
We purchase, process and recycle industrial and post-industrial high-density plastics, resins, foams & more. Our main plastics of focus are HDPE-2, PP-5, Other-07. We buy all plastic purge and scrap to recycle, including: PP, PPTF (talc filled), PPMF (mineral filled), PPGF (glass filled), Painted TPO, Unpainted TPO, TEO, TPE, HDPE, HDPE S/F (structural foam), HDPE-HMW, ABS, PC/ABS, PC, PC/PBT, ASA, PBT, Acrylic, POM, Nylon 6, Nylon 66, Nylon 6 GF (glass filled), Nylon 66 GF (glass filled), Nylon 6 GF+MF (glass and mineral filled), Nylon 66 GF+MF (glass and mineral filled).