The everyday uses of recycled plastic

Our recycled plastic can be converted to:

  • Battery cases and covers
  • Plastic wheels
  • Car components
  • Shovels
  • Floor mats
  • Other molded products

Resource Plastics

At Resource Plastics, we produce high-quality, competitively superior resins by recycling plastic from dead lead-acid batteries. We're committed to ecological responsibility, product quality, operational safety, superior performance and the continual pursuit of excellence.

A solid legacy built on high ideals

Resource Plastics began in 1993, when Gopher Resource, a lead recycling company, expanded its operation to process polypropylene used in battery casings. Like our parent company, our company tradition is rooted in the principles of product quality and environmental safety.

Living up to customer expectations

Each day, we earn our customers' trust by producing consistently safe, high-quality products that approximate the consistency and durability of virgin plastic. Experienced resin specialists work closely with customers to discuss requirements and offer timely, cost-effective solutions, including customized products to meet diverse specifications.

We'll always give you our best

When you work with us, you can expect:

  • Experienced, dedicated people
  • Superior products
  • On-time delivery
  • Sophisticated operating systems
  • Environmental responsibility
  • Continuous improvement
  • High ethical standards

A nationwide scope

From our location in Eagan, Minnesota, Resource Plastics is strategically positioned to meet the needs of customers nationwide. We ship more than 18 million pounds of polypropylene a year, in pellet form, to injection molding companies and plastic manufacturers for high-end use in new batteries and other molded products.