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Recycling Programs

We have you covered from cardboard recycling to salvaging computer parts. Recycling is one of the simplest and most effective tools available for saving energy, preserving natural resources, and diverting waste from landfills. It is a vital component of many waste reduction and sustainability initiatives. As North America's largest recycler, we safely process nearly 8 million tons of recyclable materials each year, including:

We are North America's largest recycler and safely process nearly 8 million tons of recyclable materials each year. Together we saved more than 41 million trees last year by recycling 3.5 million tons of paper and cardboard and 5.6 million gallons of oil by recycling 623,000 tons of glass. Whether you simply wish to find better uses for the resources you discard, or your organization has set a zero-landfill goal or seeks Green Globes^® certification, you can rely on us to safely recycle all your materials.

• 3.5 million tons of paper and cardboard = 41 million trees

• 623,000 tons of glass = 5.6 million gallons of oil

Whether you simply wish to find better uses for the resources you discard, or your organization has set a zero-landfill goal you can rely on us to safely recycle all your materials.

 

We are your partners in conserving valuable resources.

With over two decades of experience, Waste Management can help your organization develop a complete recycling initiative. Starting a program with high participation rates and seamless integration involves more than just the creation of a basic collection system. We emphasize the human element to make programs easy and boost excitement around recycling, while our verification system evaluates success.

Our recycling programs are tailored to each property to optimize participation and improve usability. In fact, our experts evaluate more than 50 different factors before creating a recycling system for your organization. We examine everything from the types of containers; to proper signage; to employee behavior to create comprehensive solutions.

Merely placing recycling bins under a desk doesn't ensure that they will be used effectively. In order to maximize your recycling potential, our team of eco-consultants ensures proper visibility, signage, and determines the necessary space requirements, collection and conveyance systems, and placement to boost ease of use.

The human element of a recycling program is very important. We examine attitudes and behaviors around recycling and then create employee training and consumer education programs that boost excitement and participation in your program, multiplying the benefits of your initiative.

Finally, we use data tracking and reporting to analyze recycling rates to ensure we are meeting or exceeding your goals.

 

E-waste processing - the next frontier of recycling.

We want to ensure the safe handling of all electronic materials. Electronics, for example, are sometimes exported by recyclers to developing countries that lack adequate capabilities to safely process the materials.

We were the first solid waste management company to take the Electronics Recycler's Pledge of True Stewardship by the Basal Action Network, agreeing to the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility. We never export electronic waste to other countries and we ensure the highest level of environmental excellence domestically. We've also partnered with companies such as Sony, LG, and Best Buy, to further encourage widespread participation in electronic recycling.

 

Using the most advanced technologies to boost success

The secret to establishing a seamless recycling program is to make it easy. That's why we've taken a leading role in the development of innovative sorting technologies to bring single-stream recycling systems to our clients. Such systems allow you to mix various recyclable materials in the same container, making the recycling process easy and simple. In fact, we've seen recovery rates boosted by as much as 30% by single stream technology.

If your organization is looking to begin a new program or improve your existing one, we can help. Contact your Waste Management representative today or give us a call at 800-963-4776 to find out how we can deliver cost-effective recycling solutions to your organization.