About GDB Circular
30+ years of handling, recovering, and understanding plastic - forged into one of America's largest certified PCR platforms.
Our Journey Through Growth & Innovation
1993
Sunil Bagaria founds GDB International, Inc. in New Jersey, USA
1998
GDB enters global recycled materials trading
2008
GDB formally opens headquarters in New Brunswick, NJ
2014
GDB welcomes Indian PM Narendra Modi in NYC
2017
GDB launches certified LDPE PCR operations in NJ
2020
GDB acquires Elizabethton TN facility from JP Plastics
2024
GDB acquires Rogers, MN facility with General Mills & Schwans
What We Do
Transforming post-consumer plastics into reliable PCR materials through advanced recycling systems.
Nationwide Scrap Collection
Coordinated pickup and freight from supplier facilities nationwide.
Certified PCR Manufacturing
Certified, food-grade PCR resins made to spec for brands and converters.
EPR Compliance Support
Verified recycled content and documentation for EPR obligations.
Full-Spectrum Scrap Solutions
A responsible outlet for every polymer stream, at any volume.
Why Industry Chooses GDB PCR
Years Of Experience
Decades of recycling and material processing expertise across evolving industry demands.
Recycling Facilities
Strategically located facilities supporting scalable operations, and reliable PCR material supply.
Tons Capacity
Large-scale operational infrastructure designed for consistent PCR resin production.
Food-Grade Without Compromise
Certified processes and quality controls built for dependable food-grade PCR production.
Quality-focused Processing
Advanced sorting, washing, extrusion, and testing for dependable material performance.
Reliable Supply Chain
Built to support converters and brands with long-term PCR material consistency.
About GDB International
Established in 1993 and headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, GDB International is a global leader in sustainability, clean-tech, and recycling commodities. Operating across 2.2M+ square feet of facility space in the United States, GDB International specializes in recycling and processing plastics, paints, metals, and paper - driving real-world circular economy outcomes at industrial scale.
The GDB group operates across three core divisions:
- GDB Circular — Plastics recycling and post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin manufacturing across 8 facilities in New Jersey, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, Tennessee, and Florida
- GDB Paints & Coatings — Recognized as the largest recycler of used latex-based paints in the world
- GDB Metals — A comprehensive trading division specializing in nonferrous metal scrap, recovered fiber, and paper roll-stock
For over three decades, GDB International has built trusted partnerships with Fortune 500 brands, municipal governments, and global sustainability organizations — processing millions of pounds of recovered materials every year and creating measurable environmental and economic impact across the communities we serve.
