Did you know that fracking and the oil glut affects recycling markets?
In the past 3-4 years the United States and Canada has seen tremendous growth in oil production. This in mainly the result of implementing new technologies, which include fracking and the recovery of...
View ArticleWhat is “Hard to Manage” waste?
We often encounter requests for services that don’t typically don’t fall into any “categories” we have listed on our web site, brochures, or promotional materials. We created a name for this type...
View ArticleRecycling road safety for back to school time
September is back to school time. That means there will more kids on or around our roadways, waiting for school buses, walking or biking to school. All vehicle drivers need to be more aware and be on...
View ArticleThe importance of a proper Lockout / Tagout program
Safety is and should be the #1 priority for any recycling facility. Lockout / Tagout is one way to ensure safety of all workers in recycling operations. There are many moving parts within a recycling...
View ArticleRecycling Trends: Corrugated cardboard recycling looking strong
Corrugated cardboard recycling has been on a consistent rise for the past few decades. The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) recently released a report stating that Old Corrugated...
View Article3 Key Recycling Terms Every Business Should Know
Do you find yourself confused about the various descriptions used to define terms in relation to the environment and recycling as a business? There are many terms and tag lines used to define the...
View ArticleMy History is the Recycling Business
My name is Randy Miller and my history is the recycling business. I am the third in my family to preside as President and owner of Miller Recycling Corporation, located at 73 Plymouth Street in...
View ArticleWhy Are There Sometimes Charges Related to Recycling?
Many people wonder why there are charges related to recycling since recyclable materials have value. Think of recycling as one option for managing waste. The process of managing that waste costs money....
View ArticleWhere Recyclable Products Are Processed
We’ve gotten a lot of questions on where we ship or market the multiple grades of metal, paper, and plastic recyclable products we handle. When we reply that many of these materials are exported to...
View ArticleCelebrating Recycling with America Recycles Day and Earth Day
There are two recycling holidays each year. You’ve heard of Earth Day, but do you know about America Recycles Day? America Recycles Day America Recycles Day is a national initiative started by Keep...
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