Recycling is the reprocessing of materials into new products. Recycling prevents useful material resources being wasted, reduces the consumption of raw materials and reduces energy usage, and hence greenhouse gas emissions, compared to virgin production. Recycling has been a common practice throughout human history. Recycling is beneficial in two ways: it reduces the inputs (energy and raw materials) to a production system and reduces the amount of waste produced for disposal. Recycling is a series of activities that includes collecting recyclable materials that would otherwise be considered waste, sorting and processing recyclables into raw materials such as fibers, and manufacturing raw materials into new products.

Benefits of recycling:
  • Recycling frees space.
  • Recycling creates a safer and more clutter free work environment.
  • Recycling is environmentally friendly.
  • Recycling helps your business meet the increase in recycling requirements.
  • Recycling can be a good source of additional revenue for your business.

Question: Does your company produce waste in the form of recyclable materials (i.e. cardboard or paper)?
If the answer is yes , your company can profit from its waste in only 5 easy steps!

  1. The first step in recycling is to contact us at Ohio Baler. We would be happy to answer any questions you may
    have about recycling, and provide you with information to help you better manage your waste materials.
  2. The next step will be to develop a plan for waste material storage. The professionals at Ohio Baler will assist you
    in a solution for separating and storing the waste materials produced by your company. Recycling these materials
    will also help keep your work place clean, more organized, and create a safer work environment.
  3. When you have enough materials ready for recycling they will be placed into the machinery best suited for your
    needs such as a baler provided by Ohio Baler. The waste materials will then be compacted into bound cubes, ready
    for transportation.
  4. Ohio Baler will then arrange for transportation to come pick up your compacted materials. Pick-ups are scheduled
    around your company's convenience.
  5. You will then be paid for your efforts in recycling your company's waste materials.
CARDBOARD RECYCLING:
Why should you recycle cardboard?
Recycling of cardboard can be beneficial in many ways. Not only does unflattened cardboard take up a great deal of space, it can be hazardous in many work environments. While the recycling of cardboard conserves resources and protects the environment, it can also be a good source of additional revenue when managed properly.

Cardboard packaging is the leading method for distribution for the entire packaging industry. Over 90% of all products in the United States are shipped in corrugated boxes. Corrugated cardboard accounts for a large percentage of solid waste, and almost 90% of that waste comes from commercial or non-residential industries.

The staff at Ohio Baler would be happy to assist you with any questions you may have regarding your specific recycling needs, and offer advice on what equipment might be appropriate in helping you with your waste management.

PLASTIC RECYCLING:
Why should you recycle plastic?
The extreme versatility of plastic is the main reason that we now have so many items within our society made from this material. The need for plastic recycling equipment has increased dramatically due to the ever increasing amount of plastic solid waste. Recycling plastic not only protects the environment and conserves resources, but it can also be an extra source of revenue for your business.

Recycling plastic materials has become an increasingly large market of its own, although it does have unique challenges aside from other materials like glass or metal. We at Ohio Baler have the experience and knowledge to assist our customers in setting up their facility to handle these materials in a safe and efficient manner.

SCRAP METAL RECYCLING (non-ferrous):
Why should you recycle Scrap metal?
The value of non-ferrous metals from aluminum to exotic metal shavings has steadily increased over the years. This has resulted in the need for specialized baling equipment for recycling these materials.

Non-ferrous scrap metal is scrap metal other than iron and steel, which includes 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 (automobiles, steel, ships etc.), it is more valuable by the pound then ferrous scrap metal. One of the attractive features in recycling all metals (both ferrous and non-ferrous) is that they can be recycled indefinitely without loosing any of their properties.

While metal production has generally increased, the valuable necessary resources needed for their production has decreased. This is why it is more important then ever to further the recycling of scrap metals. One of the advantages of recycling metal packaging is that it is simpler than recycling plastic packaging.