As landfill space becomes more and more scarce, regulations and economic reality are driving higher volumes of recyclable materials into various recovery streams. From metals to organics, the opportunities to recycle have never been greater. These are a few of the most commonly recycled materials.
Cardboard recycling, also known as OCC, can be beneficial in many ways. Not only does unflattened cardboard take up an enormous amount of space, it can be hazardous in many work environments. While cardboard recycling conserves resources and protects the environment, it can also be a potential source of additional revenue for your business.
Cardboard packaging is the leading method of distribution for the entire packaging industry. More than 90% of all products in the United States are shipped in corrugated boxes. Corrugated cardboard accounts for a huge percentage of solid waste, almost 90% of which comes from commercial or non-residential industries.
OBC is ready to assist you with questions regarding your specific recycling needs, and consult on the appropriate equipment to handle your waste management.
The extreme versatility of plastic is the main reason that we now have so many items in our society made from it. The need for plastic recycling equipment has increased dramatically due to the ever-increasing amount of plastic waste. Recycling plastic not only protects the environment and conserves resources, but like cardboard, it can also be a potential source of additional revenue for your business.
Recycled plastic has become an increasingly large market, but it does present some unique challenges that require proper planning and preparation to overcome. OBC has the experience and knowledge to work with you in analyzing your material flow, equipment needs and operational function to recycle these materials in a safe and profitable manner.
The value of non-ferrous metals, from aluminum to exotic metal shavings, has grown consistently, resulting in the need for specialized prep and baling equipment for proper recycling.
Non-ferrous scrap encompasses all metals other than iron and steel, including aluminum cans, copper, lead, zinc, nickel, titanium, cobalt, chromium, and precious metals. While the volume of non-ferrous scrap metal is less then ferrous scrap (such as automobiles, steel containers, and ships), it has a much higher value per pound. One of the attractive features in recycling all scrap metals (both ferrous and non-ferrous) is that they can be recycled indefinitely without losing any of their properties.
The production of raw metals continues to grow, but the resources necessary for their production have become more limited, resulting in a spike in the cost of mining new ore. This has created an explosion of opportunity in metal recycling. Understanding how to navigate world markets for recycled metal, and proper sorting and preparation are crucial in maximizing your revenue from scrap metal. OBC has worked with hundreds of scrap metal processors to develop solutions that best fit their needs and generate top dollar for their scrap metal material.
