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When it comes to recycling, most people tend to think of household recycling, such as soda cans, cardboard boxes, and plastic bottles. However, there is a far greater application for business owners, especially those in manufacturing, construction, tech, and HVAC industries. Industrial recycling is a way for businesses to turn waste into profit while supporting a cleaner, greener Texas. Let us share with you the ways your business can benefit from industrial recycling.

What Qualifies as Industrial Recycling?

Industrial recycling applies to any business that generates scrap metal, electronics, or production materials in larger quantities. For example, at Community Recycling, we’ve worked with construction businesses, including contractors, roofers, remodelers, and gutter replacement companies. We also worked with companies that make, work with, or replace appliances, automobiles, home furnishings, electronics, medical equipment, sporting goods, kitchen equipment, and so much more.

Essentially, suppose your business has non-ferrous metal waste, meaning metals that do not contain iron, like copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel. In that case, you should be taking advantage of industrial recycling.

For a complete list of what these items include, click HERE!

Why Industrial Recycling Matters for Businesses

By bringing these materials to a recycling center like us at Community Recycling, businesses can recover value from what would otherwise be wasted. What does this mean?

First, your business will earn extra income. Rather than throwing these items away or, worse, having to pay to dispose of them, you could be getting money back in your pocket. These metals hold significant market value, and at Community Recycling, we provide fair, competitive rates based on daily national averages.

Second, you are fulfilling your environmental responsibility. Recycling industrial scrap helps reduce the demand for newly mined materials while keeping already processed materials in circulation. This prevents unnecessary production emissions and minimizes landfill waste.

Third, your business gains reputation perks. Incorporating recycling policies into your business’s operation model can enhance your brand image. In today’s world, customers, partners, and stakeholders are more likely to prioritize companies with green initiatives. Something as simple as industrial recycling can become a great talking point for your marketing.

Lastly, we have seen that industrial recycling can improve operational efficiency. Businesses inherently know that throwing out scrap is not the wise choice, often leading to a cluttered business facility with piles of “I’ll get to eventually” items. With a recycling plan in place, waste management becomes streamlined, improving your overall safety and space saving.

How Industrial Recycling Works with Community Recycling

At Community Recycling, we’ve been providing sustainable solutions for businesses for over 20 years now, and are one of the oldest scrap metal recycling yards in Plano. To ensure the greatest bang for your buck, here is how we suggest you set up your industrial recycling plan.

Step 1: Contact Us First

Give us a call or stop by to discuss the materials you have or will have. We will walk you through what can be accepted, how pricing works, and the best options for your business.

Step 2: Sort and Prep

For the best value, you will want to sort your scrap materials by type and ensure they’re clean and free from non-metal attachments. If you aren’t sure how to do this, we are happy to explain the best methods for separating, prepping, and storing your scrap.

Step 3: Drop Off or Schedule

Craft a drop-off schedule for yourself or your crew as a part of your operational calendar. This will keep your recycling consistent and prevent clutter. For large or repeat loads, we may be able to arrange on-site pick-up or provide container services; just ask us for more information!

Step 4: Get Paid

After your recycling has been evaluated, you get paid! Our pricing is updated daily to reflect market conditions based on national scrap averages, ensuring you always get a fair deal.

Ready to start your industrial recycling business model? Contact us today at Community Recycling to take the first step!