Complete Washing Recycling Line for PE/PP Film

Every day, tons of plastic film—like shopping bags, packaging wrap, and agricultural film—end up in the trash. But what happens next? Can this soft, flexible waste be reused?

The answer lies in a Washing Recycling Line.A washing recycling line is a system that cleans and recycles used plastic film into reusable flakes or pellets. It helps reduce pollution, cut down landfill use, and support a circular economy where plastic doesn’t just get thrown away—it gets reborn.

What Is a PE/PP Washing Recycling Line?

A Washing Recycling Line for PE/PP film is a series of machines that work together to remove dirt, oil, labels, and other contaminants from plastic film made of polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP). These are the two most common plastics found in flexible packaging and bags.

Here’s how a standard line works:

1.Conveyor & Crusher – Feeds and cuts plastic film into smaller pieces.

2.Friction Washer – Uses spinning blades and water to remove dirt and sand.

3.Hot Washing Tank – Cleans oil, glue, and ink at high temperature.

4.Floating Washer – Separates clean plastic from other materials.

5.Dewatering & Drying – Removes moisture to get clean, dry flakes.

6.Optional Pelletizer – Converts the flakes into uniform plastic pellets.

With this full process, dirty film becomes a high-quality raw material again.

Why PE/PP Film Recycling Matters More Than Ever

Soft plastics like PE and PP film are used in everything from food packaging to shipping pallets. Yet, they are often not recycled properly because they are lightweight, hard to sort, and easily contaminated.

According to the Plastics Recycling Update (2023), only 12% of post-consumer film waste in the U.S. is currently being recycled. But with better technology like washing recycling lines, this number can go much higher.

A recycling plant using a high-efficiency line reported over 85% usable recovery rate from post-consumer agricultural film, helping divert thousands of tons of waste from landfills each year

Top Benefits of Using a Washing Recycling Line

A properly designed washing recycling line brings several benefits to both recyclers and the environment:

1.Efficient Contaminant Removal: Even heavily soiled film—such as mulch film or used shopping bags—can be cleaned effectively.

2.Water & Energy Savings: Advanced systems include water filtration and closed-loop circulation to reduce waste and costs.

3.Consistent Output: Clean, dry flakes or pellets that can be reused in film blowing, injection molding, or pipe extrusion.

4.Flexible Capacity: Lines can be designed for small or large throughput, from 300 kg/h to over 2000 kg/h.

Who Uses PE/PP Washing Recycling Lines?

These systems are used by:

1.Recycling companies handling post-consumer packaging or agricultural film.

2.Manufacturers who want to reuse internal production waste.

3.Plastic processors needing clean material for secondary production.

They are particularly valuable in countries or regions aiming to meet recycled content requirements in plastic products.

Why Choose Suzhou Jiarui Machinery for Your Washing Recycling Line?

With 20+ years of expertise, Suzhou Jiarui Machinery is one of China’s trusted suppliers of full recycling solutions for plastic film, rigid plastics, bottles, and more. Here's what sets us apart:

1.Comprehensive Product Range: From heavy-duty crushers to twin-screw extruders, and complete PE/PP washing recycling lines.

2.In-House Manufacturing: Equipped with advanced CNC machinery and strict quality control across all parts.

3.Customizable Lines: We design washing systems tailored to specific materials (e.g., agricultural film, woven bags, or stretch wrap) and contamination levels.

4.Full Process Integration: Our washing recycling lines can be connected seamlessly with pelletizing or extrusion systems.

5.Global Service: We support customers worldwide with technical training, fast delivery, and full after-sales assistance.

Whether you're looking to process film from supermarkets, greenhouses, or production scrap, Jiarui’s washing recycling line delivers reliable, high-efficiency results that meet today’s environmental and production demands.

Transform PE/PP Film Waste with a Smart Washing Recycling Line

Plastic film pollution is a growing concern—but it doesn’t have to end in a landfill. A modern, well-designed washing recycling line can turn dirty PE/PP film into clean, reusable plastic that powers new products and industries. It’s a smarter way to recycle, and a cleaner way to manufacture.

At Suzhou Jiarui Machinery, we help you make that transformation possible. With over 20 years of engineering experience, we offer fully customized washing recycling lines backed by precision-built equipment, flexible system design, and expert support. Whether you’re processing agricultural film, packaging bags, or industrial waste, we deliver solutions that work—efficiently and reliably.Let’s build a cleaner future—one film, one flake, one line at a time.