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

Assuming your business isn’t part of the recycling industry, why should you care about trends in recycling?  We’d argue there are a lot of reasons that all business owners and leaders need to keep in touch with what’s going on with commercial recycling trends. Those reasons include: Recycling and waste management regulations are constantly changing...Continue Reading

Miller Recycling likes to keep our customers informed about new developments in the recycling industry and make predictions about the future of the scrap metal market, but we know that most business owners are primarily concerned with one thing: today’s price. When you need hard-to-manage waste hauled away, you want to pay as little as...Continue Reading