Responsible Disposal

Metals, plastics and paper are sorted and recycled, saving energy and saving the planet.


According to Wikipedia, recycled scrap is a raw material feedstock for nearly 60% of steel made in the US, for almost 50% of the copper and copper alloys produced in the US, for more than 75% of the US paper industry’s needs, and for 50% of US aluminum.

Plastics Recycling

All numbered plastics can be recycled. Value depends on the variety of plastic. Rates are low for most recyclables, but there is still value to be gained by separating paper, plastic and metal in the cleanout.

Paper Recycling

Post-consumer paper products that can be recycled include, corrugated packaging, office paper, magazines, and newspapers. These materials are taken to a recycling center to be weighed. According to Wikipedia, recycling 1 short ton (0.91 t) of paper saves 17 mature trees, 7 thousand US gallons of water, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, 2 barrels of oil (84 US gal), and 4,100 kilowatt-hours of electricity – enough energy to power the average American home for six months.

Metals Recycling

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals can bring good prices when reclaimed and recycled. Most recycled metals are scrap steel, iron, lead, aluminium, copper, stainless steel and zinc.