Even if they are technically out of commission, older electronics have the potential to cause some damage. Because older devices sometimes contain lead, mercury, and other potentially hazardous materials, your obsolete electronics can’t go straight to the landfill. Massachusetts electronics recycling regulations target a few specific components that might be found in some of your...Continue Reading

Recycling on university campuses comes with unique challenges. From getting 18-year-olds to recycle in their resident halls, to managing recycling in dining halls and large events, school administrators must implement efficient university recycling strategies. There are budgetary, compliance and public impressions considerations to manage. For example, an ineffective waste management system could lead to overflowing...Continue Reading

Efficiency is critical for warehouses and distribution centers, and that applies to every operational process—including recycling. An efficient recycling plan can save your facility time, money, manpower, and space. Maximizing warehouse recycling efficiency often involves making a few minor adjustments to the way you’re currently doing things. And for new warehouses and distribution centers, implementing...Continue Reading

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