Clear Lids for 28 oz Meal Prep Trays — Recyclable PET, Bulk
Clear Lids for 28 oz Meal Prep Trays — Recyclable PET, Bulk
The Lid That Lets the Food Sell Itself
A meal in a covered tray is a guess. A meal under a clear lid is a purchase. At 0.94″ tall this lid adds just under an inch of height over the 28 oz rectangle tray — enough clearance for a normally filled portion, low enough that trays still stack four deep in a cold case.
Rigid PET that snaps onto the tray rim and holds through transport, stacking, and a full shift in refrigerated display. Meal prep companies, grab-and-go counters, and catering operations use this pairing because customers buy what they can see.
Why This Lid Earns Its Place
- Full visibility — optically clear PET. The build, the portion, and the freshness are all visible before anyone opens it.
- 0.94″ low profile — clears a normal fill without wasting case height. More units per shelf and per delivery bag.
- Stacks flat — the raised center panel takes another tray directly, so orders travel in columns not rows.
- Secure snap fit — seats on the RT96 rim and stays put when the tray is carried one-handed or tilted.
- Label-friendly — the flat top takes date, ingredient, and allergen stickers cleanly.
- Widely recyclable — PET is #1 plastic, accepted in most US curbside programs.
Specifications
| Product Code | RTL96 |
| Dimensions | 9.84″ L × 6.69″ W × 0.94″ H |
| Material | Clear PET (#1 plastic) |
| Unit Weight | 24 g |
| Profile | Low dome — stackable |
| Fits | 28 oz Rectangle Tray (RT96) only |
| Recyclable | Yes — PET #1 |
| Compostable | No |
| Microwave Safe | No — remove before heating |
| Refrigerator Safe | Yes |
| Pack Sizes | 300 pcs / carton |
About the Material — Read This Before Ordering
This lid is PET plastic. It is recyclable, not compostable. A bagasse tray with a PET lid cannot be sold as a fully compostable unit, and it will not meet compostable-only requirements in jurisdictions that have them.
If your operation is strictly zero-waste, use the trays uncovered, with compostable film, or switch to our hinged clamshells. If you need clarity, rigidity, and a low cost per unit — and your customers recycle — PET is the right tool. We'd rather set that out here than have you find it at an inspection.
Best For
Refrigerated grab-and-go cases where visibility drives the sale. Meal prep subscriptions shipping a week of portions. Catering trays that need to arrive covered and presentable. Deli and salad counters. Any operation where a customer decides with their eyes before they reach for it.
Which Should You Order?
RT96 tray + this RTL96 lid — when customers need to see the food. Cold display, retail shelves, meal prep subscriptions. The trade-off is a recyclable rather than compostable lid.
PCT096 9″ × 6″ clamshell — when speed matters more than visibility. Hinged lid built in, one piece, nothing to match, fully compostable. Best for hot delivery.
RT86 food box + RTL86 lid — when the food is deep or saucy. That box is 1.85″ deep against this tray's 1.57″, in a smaller footprint.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lids should I order per tray?
Not one to one. Real usage runs roughly 40–75% — plenty of orders go uncovered or get stacked. Ordering matched pairs is the fastest way to end up with spare lids and no trays.
Will it fit any of your other containers?
No. This lid is sized for the 28 oz rectangle tray (RT96) only. The 8″ × 6″ food box takes the RTL86 lid instead — different footprint, different lid.
Can hot food go under this lid?
Not recommended. PET is built for cold applications — hot food will warp the lid and cause heavy condensation that obscures exactly what you wanted visible. Let food cool before covering.
Does it fog in a display case?
Minimal fogging with properly cooled food. Fogging comes from residual warmth under a sealed lid, not from the case itself.
Can trays be stacked with these lids on?
Yes. The raised center panel supports another tray and transfers weight to the rim below rather than onto the food. Three to four deep is safe for transport.
Is PET actually recycled in practice?
PET #1 is among the most widely accepted plastics in US curbside programs. Acceptance varies locally, and food residue can cause rejection — a quick rinse helps.