Metal Recycling in the Workplace
All workplaces can become involved in metal recycling, whether they are a small business or a large multi-national company. Every single scrap of metal can be recycled, saving on refuse costs while reducing the environmental impact of a workplace. Depending on the type of metal and the current market conditions, metal recycling can actually be…
4 Surprising Items That Can Be Recycled in Connecticut
Most people know that you can recycle glass, paper and plastic. But, there are some other less common items that never actually make it to the recycling bin. Americans generate millions of tons of trash each year, so as the world’s population increases it has become more important than ever to recycle everything we can.…
Recycling for Beginners: How to Recycle in Connecticut
It can be difficult for beginners to determine how to best dispose of their garbage. Hazardous waste, metal recycling, and other materials are all disposed of differently. The following guidelines will detail how to recycle in Connecticut. For more tips, contact your local waste removal company.
When to Use a Roll Off Octagon Compactor
Dumpster Rentals There are a variety of waste disposal methods, but often, if your business produces high volumes of waste, these waste solutions simply do not meet the needs of your company. If you work in the construction industry, or your company produces vast amounts of waste, you could benefit from renting a roll off…
What is Made of Recycled Plastic in Connecticut?
Plastic production consumes 8% of the earth’s fossil fuels. The amount of saved energy in making one recycled plastic bottle can light a 60-watt bulb for 6 hours. Annually, 38 billion plastic bottles are disposed of globally, but only 20% get recycled. The rest clog landfills for another 700 years before they decompose. People are…
Single Stream Recycling in Connecticut
A New Way to Recycle Single stream recycling is a recycling system where all recyclable materials such as paper, plastics, and metals can be put together in the same container for transportation to recycling facilities. Once the recyclable materials arrive at the recycling facilities, specially designed and built machines can separate the single stream of…
What is Zero Waste?
Zero waste provides a philosophy for the way communities think about refuse and recycling. Through a cycle that attempts to imitate nature’s circular method of destruction and replenishment, waste management in Connecticut aims to reduce the amount of waste by finding ways to reuse as much material as possible from a product. This not only…
How Recycling Bulk Trash Items in CT can be Cost Effective
Recycling in Connecticut cuts costs for the state by avoiding unecessary disposal costs. Many municipalities restrict bulk waste collection or charge a fee for pickup and disposal.
What is Made of Recycled Metal in Connecticut?
Recycled metal holds a prominent place in the world of refuse and recycling. Many everyday items are created with recycled metal in Connecticut, which helps to reduce the impact on the environment.