2024 marks the 30th anniversary of our membership in the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industry, or ISRI. A lot of recycling progress has taken place during our 30-year involvement with this organization. (Earlier this year, ISRI rebranded as the Recycled Materials Association and is currently known as “ReMA,” but we’ll refer to it as ISRI...Continue Reading
Knowing how to recycle electronics safely is a vital part of protecting your organization’s private data. But data security isn’t the only thing at risk when you’re getting rid of electronic items you no longer need. There are also environmental and health and safety considerations around electronics recycling, as well as liability concerns. Every organization...Continue Reading
Compared to plenty of other industries, commercial recycling is relatively stable. Recyclers spend every day collecting, sorting and processing waste materials, the same thing we’ve been doing for decades. That being said, commercial recyclers have seen some disruption in recent years. New technology, new recycling regulations, and new import/export policies have all impacted commercial recyclers,...Continue Reading
“As the economy slows and we are experiencing signs of a recession – we are encountering rejected loads of recyclable fiber from consuming mills. This is typically encountered when demand slows, and paper mills can now be selective and only accept the cleanest available material. This requires us to closely scrutinize all incoming loads, to...Continue Reading
There’s a lot going on at your business. Recycling services should be one area where you feel like things are just handled. Materials are picked up on time, the pricing is fair, you’re in compliance with recycling laws, workers are respectful and competent, and so forth. Making sure your recycling system runs smoothly all comes...Continue Reading
What’s the goal of commercial recycling? Sustainability is important, but for businesses and other large organizations, there are generally two core motivators behind managing recyclables: getting recyclable waste out of your facility as easily and cheaply as possible, and maintaining compliance with any relevant laws. (Here in Massachusetts, large organizations must tread carefully around MassDEP’s...Continue Reading
How long does a computer or printer tend to last at your business before it needs to be replaced? When you start thinking about all the electronics that your business disposes of in an average year, it’s easy to understand why electronics recycling is such a massive and urgent challenge. We’re producing record amounts of...Continue Reading
Industrial facilities have to adhere to the strictest standards around safety and compliance, or risk very expensive and potentially even deadly consequences. Keeping these facilities running safely and efficiently is a top priority for owners and operators. Comprehensive recycling services can help industrial businesses maintain those high standards. Once the appropriate recycling services and systems...Continue Reading
It’s been more than a year since the last major updates to Massachusetts recycling regulations were enacted, which means it’s probably a good time for a refresher about what those laws require of your business. Reviewing the Massachusetts recycling regulations is also important for anyone who’s opening a new business in Massachusetts. Understanding MassDEP’s recycling...Continue Reading
Plastic recycling is getting a lot of attention lately, in part because the challenges of recycling plastic is a focus for Earth Month 2024. But it’s not actually news that plastic recycling is imperfect. In fact, it’s something that Miller Recycling has covered quite a bit in recent years. (As just one example, check out...Continue Reading
