Plastic Recycling

What Plastic Recycling does

Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls, Inc. is a privately held American manufacturer of products made from a minimum of 96% commingled post-consumer and post-industrial recycled plastic, operating from a single facility at 10252 Highway 65 in Iowa Falls, Iowa. The company was originally established as Hammer's Plastic Recycling, Inc. in 1984, began production in 1986, and adopted its current name in 1999 following a 1997 management transition. It serves four primary customer segments: federal, state, and local government agencies (including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, and Washington State Parks); industrial and OEM buyers; commercial and property management customers; and a smaller consumer/residential tail. Named customers span the Smithsonian Institution, Marshall Engines, and multiple state and municipal parks departments.

The core product portfolio is organized into four lines: recreational products (park benches, picnic tables, planters, trash receptacles, mailbox posts), traffic control products (car stops, speed bumps, wheel chocks, bollards), industrial applications (coil pads, custom thickwall moldings), and dimensional plastic lumber, with laser/router engraving offered as an add-on. Manufacturing relies on proprietary molds and patented (U.S. and international) production processes that allow the firm to design and build low-cost custom molds in-house, enabling custom-molded products even for short production runs. The company is differentiated less by software and more by physical-process IP, with products carrying warranties of up to 50 years against rot, termites, and corrosion.

The business model is direct-to-customer product sales (one-time unit purchases) priced per item, distributed through an e-commerce storefront on plasticrecycling.us, a toll-free phone sales line (1-800-338-1438), and the GSA Advantage marketplace under the MAS schedule for Construction and Building Materials & Park and Outdoor Recreational Equipment. Pricing is F.O.B. plant of manufacture with Net 30 terms, and most orders ship within 7-14 business days. Revenue, ownership structure beyond private management, and funding history are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Plastic Recycling

Legal name

Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls, Inc

Website

https://plasticrecycling.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls, Inc. is a privately held Iowa manufacturer of park furniture, traffic control products, plastic lumber, and industrial components made from 96% recycled post-consumer plastic, serving government, industrial, commercial, and residential customers across the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Iowa Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct manufacture and sale of recycled plastic products including park benches, picnic tables, traffic control products (car stops, speed bumps, wheel chocks, bollards), plastic lumber, mailbox posts, planters, trash receptacles, and industrial products (coil pads, thickwall moldings). Products sold through direct sales, e-commerce, and GSA Advantage government marketplace.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls, Inc. manufactures and sells a line of outdoor furniture, traffic control products, plastic lumber, and industrial components fabricated from a minimum of 96% post-consumer and post-industrial recycled plastic. The portfolio spans park benches, picnic tables, planters, trash receptacles, car stops, speed bumps, wheel chocks, bollards, mailbox posts, plastic lumber, coil pads, and thickwall moldings. Products are made in the USA at the Iowa Falls, Iowa facility using proprietary, patented molding processes.

Product overview

Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls is a manufacturer of recycled plastic products operating since 1986. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) Recreational Products including park benches, picnic tables, planters, and trash receptacles; (2) Traffic Control Products including car stops, speed bumps, wheel chocks, and bollards; (3) Industrial Applications including coil pads and thickwall moldings; and (4) Plastic Lumber sold in standard lengths. The company also offers custom engraving services as an add-on for all products. All products are manufactured from minimum 96% post-consumer and/or post-industrial recycled plastic and are made in the USA at the Iowa Falls, Iowa facility. The company holds American and international patents for its unique molds and manufacturing processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Park Benches Recycled plastic park benches offered in multiple styles (Malibu, Rock Island, Traditional, Mesa, Dura, Trail, Red Stone) and sizes (4 ft, 5 ft, 6 ft, 8 ft), with optional armrests and surface-mount or in-ground mounting configurations. Made from minimum 96% post-consumer and post-industrial recycled plastics.
• Picnic Tables Outdoor picnic tables manufactured from minimum 96% recycled plastic, available in Hex, Step Over, Walk Thru, and Little Betsy Children's Table designs. Built with stainless steel hardware, UV protection, and weather-resistant construction.
• Planters Recycled plastic outdoor planters in Square, Rectangular, and Round styles, engineered for frost, UV, and weather resistance with over 25 years of service life.
• Trash Receptacles 32-gallon outdoor trash receptacles manufactured from minimum 96% recycled plastic, with optional plastic liner, flat lid, dome lid, funnel top, and permanent mount accessories. UV- and moisture-resistant.
• Car Stops Parking lot car stops and wheel stops made from 100% recycled plastic, available in 4 ft and 6 ft lengths in yellow, gray, and blue. 75% lighter than concrete alternatives, crack-resistant and rot-proof.
• Speed Bumps 6-foot recycled plastic speed bumps designed to slow vehicles to 3-5 MPH, with yellow reflective coloring, load capacity up to 50,000 lbs per axle, and resistance to gas, oil, salt, and harsh chemicals.
• Wheel Chocks Recycled plastic wheel chocks in Single (9.5 in), Double, and Truck (22 in) sizes, made from 96% recycled plastic with high-visibility yellow coloring, rope/handle attachment, and OSHA/DOT compliance.
• Bollards Recycled plastic bollards for traffic control and property protection, available in Surface Mount and Locking Fold-Down configurations. Made from minimum 96% recycled plastic with impact-resistant flex design and UV-stabilized yellow finish.
• Mailbox Posts Recycled plastic mailbox posts that resist rot, rust, cracking, and fading. Feature a built-in shelf for mailbox mounting, available in black and white, with optional custom engraving.
• Plastic Lumber 100% recycled plastic lumber in sizes from 2 in x 2 in to 6 in x 8 in, in gray, brown, green, cedar, and black colors. Standard 6 ft, 8 ft, and 12 ft lengths. Non-structural wood alternative with 25+ year lifespan that resists rot, water, splitting, UV fading, and insects.
• Coil Pads Industrial plastic coil pads (coil protectors) for protecting sheet metal, aluminum coils, and sensitive materials during storage and handling. Available in 4 ft and 5 ft standard lengths, manufactured from recycled plastic with high load capacity and chemical resistance.
• Thickwall Moldings Custom plastic thickwall moldings for industrial applications using patented manufacturing processes. Suitable for OEM components, structural parts, material handling solutions, and lightweight alternatives to aluminum parts. Custom molds available even for short production runs.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Plastic Recycling of Iowa FallsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026Mentioned as a partnership relationship in Metallium's e-waste recycling technology operations. Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls is listed as one of the partnerships supporting Metallium's four-facility network targeting 80,000 tonnes total throughput capacity for critical metals recovery from electronic waste.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Renew Plastics: Manufacturer of recycled plastic lumber and outdoor products targeted at government, commercial, and residential markets — same raw material, same product categories, similar end customers.
• Trex Company: The largest U.S. manufacturer of recycled-content composite decking and lumber, directly comparable to Plastic Recycling's plastic lumber category with similar recycled-plastic feedstock and outdoor construction applications.
• Bedford Industries: Manufacturer of recycled plastic lumber and outdoor site furnishings (benches, picnic tables, planters), closely matching Plastic Recycling's recreational-products portfolio and recycled-content positioning.
• American Recycled Plastic: Producer of recycled-plastic outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables, and site amenities using post-consumer HDPE — directly comparable catalog and customer overlap.
• Plastic Lumber Company: Direct competitor manufacturing recycled plastic lumber, outdoor furniture, and traffic-control products from post-consumer and post-industrial plastic — overlapping product lines, materials, and channels.
• Tangent Technologies: Recycled-plastic lumber and structural products manufacturer using HDPE and post-consumer feedstocks, comparable in material science, end uses (lumber, outdoor furniture, traffic products), and customer base.
• Fiberon: Composite decking and lumber producer with recycled-content formulations, comparable on material technology and outdoor building-product applications.

Broad incumbents

• Wabash Valley Manufacturing: Broader outdoor site-furnishings manufacturer (benches, tables, receptacles, grills) selling into parks and government markets — overlapping channels and customers but with a wider portfolio beyond recycled plastic.
• Landscape Forms: Premium site-furnishings company serving parks, universities, and municipalities with benches, tables, lighting, and related products — comparable customer base but higher-end positioning and broader design portfolio.
• Pilot Rock: Established U.S. manufacturer of park, campground, and outdoor products including benches, tables, and charcoal grills, serving many of the same state and national park customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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