single stream & mixed recycling
Simplifying the Recycling Process for a Variety of Materials
Managing and recycling a wide range of materials can be a complex task, especially when dealing with single-stream and mixed recyclables. Materials such as paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic containers, and Styrofoam often end up in separate bins, complicating the recycling process. However, single-stream and mixed recycling systems allow businesses to recycle various materials together, simplifying waste management and increasing recycling rates. g2 provides comprehensive recycling solutions that accept multiple types of materials in one stream, reducing costs and improving the efficiency of your recycling efforts.
Materials We Recycle
- Paper (newspapers, magazines, office paper, etc.)
- Cardboard (boxes, packaging materials)
- Aluminum Cans (beverage cans, food containers)
- Glass Containers and Bottles (clear and colored glass)
- Plastic Containers (bottles, jugs, and tubs)
- Styrofoam (packing peanuts, food containers, cups)
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- Simplified Recycling Process: Combining multiple recyclable materials into a single bin reduces the complexity of managing waste streams, making it easier for businesses and customers to participate in recycling programs.
- Higher Recycling Rates: Single-stream recycling encourages more participation, leading to higher recovery rates for paper, plastics, metals, and glass. The simplicity of mixing materials together helps ensure less contamination and more efficient processing.
- Cost-Effective Waste Management: By offering single-stream and mixed recycling, businesses can reduce the need for multiple specialized bins and collection services, lowering overall waste management costs.
- Diverse Material Handling: We accept a wide variety of materials, allowing businesses to recycle common recyclables—paper, plastic, glass, aluminum—along with less conventional items like Styrofoam, which is often overlooked in traditional recycling programs.
- Environmentally Friendly: Recycling paper, cardboard, plastics, and metals diverts waste from landfills and conserves natural resources, reducing the carbon footprint and supporting a more sustainable future.
- Convenient and Scalable: Our single-stream and mixed recycling services are scalable to fit businesses of any size, from small retailers to large manufacturers. We offer collection, processing, and reporting services tailored to your needs.
Compliance and Sustainability Reporting: g2 helps businesses track recycling efforts, ensuring compliance with local and state regulations while supporting sustainability initiatives through detailed reporting.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is single-stream recycling?
Single-stream recycling is a system where all recyclable materials—such as paper, plastics, glass, and metals—are placed in a single bin for collection. This simplifies the process for consumers and businesses and leads to more efficient sorting and processing at the recycling facility.
Can all materials be placed in a single-stream bin?
Most materials like paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, glass, and plastics are accepted in single-stream systems. However, some items such as Styrofoam may need to be handled separately, depending on local regulations and the capabilities of your recycling provider.
Is mixed recycling more efficient than traditional sorting?
Mixed recycling allows for more materials to be collected at once, which leads to higher recycling participation rates. The system is effective as long as there is minimal contamination, and sorting can be done with specialized equipment at the processing facility.
How do I ensure my materials are properly recycled?
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Kurt Juergens
Bryon M. Lawrence
Matt Wenc
Lou Kuhnle
Sandy Brunk
Scott DeMuth, CEM