When off-spec material shows up once in a while, most facilities can manage it without much strain. When it starts showing up every week, it becomes something else. At that point, the issue is not just disposal. It is process control. In practical terms, off-spec material is any product, package, component, or printed item that...Continue Reading

The Problem With Mixed Scrap Loads People dropping off scrap often ask the same question: Is it worth cleaning and separating scrap metal before recycling? In most cases, the answer is ‘yes.’ Knowing how to clean and separate scrap metal can make a noticeable difference in the value of a load. When different metals are...Continue Reading

Most offices accumulate confidential paperwork throughout the year. Accounting firms, law offices, and corporate administrative departments often store financial records, client files, and internal documents until those materials reach the end of their retention period. When it is time to dispose of those records—often after tax season—many organizations initially turn to internal shredders. However, professional...Continue Reading

Scrap Value Is a Jobsite Reality For HVAC technicians, plumbers, and electricians across Massachusetts, scrap metal comes off jobs every week. Equipment replacements, tenant fit-outs, service upgrades, and code-driven retrofits all generate metal that has resale value if it’s handled correctly. When it isn’t, that same material ends up mixed, downgraded, or discarded with general...Continue Reading

The Operational Challenge Stretch wrap and plastic film move through warehouses and manufacturing plants every shift. They arrive on inbound pallets, secure outbound loads, and accumulate quickly on the dock. When LDPE film is treated as trash, it drives up disposal costs, clogs compactor capacity, and creates avoidable inefficiencies—especially in high-volume Massachusetts facilities. This LDPE...Continue Reading

This article was originally published in February, 2019 and has been updated per 2026 recycling standards. Plastic waste management in commercial and industrial settings continues to be a point of friction—especially when it comes to interpreting recycling symbols. Most packaging includes the familiar triangle with a number inside, but that doesn’t mean it’s recyclable in...Continue Reading

What Impacts Scrap Metal Prices in Massachusetts? Scrap metal prices in Massachusetts fluctuate regularly—copper and aluminum may shift slightly day to day, while steel prices tend to follow weekly trends. Even small changes can add up over larger loads, so it’s worth checking current rates before you drop off. Several things affect how much you’ll...Continue Reading

This was originally released by WM on November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST To learn more, view our flier: Cup Recycling Details and FAQ Plastic and Paper Cups from Companies Nationwide Now Accepted in More Local Recycling Programs HOUSTON, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WM (NYSE: WM), North America’s leading environmental solutions provider and largest recycler, has added plastic...Continue Reading

The challenge: planning a recycling budget when costs keep moving As you build next year’s budget, recycling is competing with labor, maintenance, safety, and production upgrades. At the same time, disposal fees, processing charges, and compliance requirements in Massachusetts keep shifting. Recycling budget planning is about turning all of that into a clear, reasonable plan....Continue Reading