Do Not Ship Air and Other Safe Trailer Loading Tips

empty truck trailer

Freight costs are a large part of the cost of industrial recycling. Keep your freight costs under control by organizing your loads so you are not “shipping air.” One key to a profitable recycling solution is to maximize your freight cost-per-ton on trailer loads. “Heavier loads have a lower cost-per-ton than lighter ones from a…

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What to Expect from Quincy Recycle Reports

Reporting can mean many things in the manufacturing and recycling industries. Technology and customer requests can span a large spectrum of reports. The most important thing to remember in any report is that you are providing data that is important to your customers and to you. This can help improve relationships with customers, employees, and…

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Quincy Recycle’s Equipment

At Quincy Recycle we have a wide range of baler compactors for sale, lease or rent. A baler is a piece of equipment used to compress solid industrial waste or recyclable materials such as paper, plastic, foam, and cans, to achieve better material handling and storage. We currently offer IN STOCK vertical balers, and low…

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Baling Wire

baling wire

Today we’re going to tell you about the unsung hero of the recycling process, truly the thing that ties it all together; baling wire. While baling wire may be an industry standard in the recycling process today, it’s only been a critical component in the waste removal process since the 19th century. Before becoming an…

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Making A Career in Waste Management and Recycling at Quincy Recycle

Quincy Recycle - Recycling jobs in recycling industry

If you read our blog often, then you know how passionate we are about recycling. You also know that we take our culture seriously and we’re committed to the goals and mission that lead to the continued success of our company. At Quincy Recycle, we are continuously growing our company, and that comes with a…

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Service Spotlight: Quincy Recycle’s Brokerage Division

Service Spotlight: Quincy Recycle's Brokerage Division

Here at Quincy Recycle, we place a high importance in fostering long-lasting relationships with our partners. We focus on providing reliable, consistent services for our customers because it’s an integral part of building success for their business. Read on to learn how we’ve applied this approach within our brokerage division. How can Quincy Recycle’s brokerage…

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Service Highlight: Collections and Logistics

Collections and Logistics

At Quincy Recycle, we strive to be a one-stop-shop solution to our customers and vendors. Our Collections and Logistics services help us achieve that goal and ensures we are providing the best service levels to our partners throughout each step of the recycling process.

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Food Manufacturer Case Study

Food Manufacturer Recycling Case Study

A Fortune 100 food manufacturer approached Quincy Recycle for solutions to their waste stream problems. The company has asked to remain anonymous and we are respecting their request.

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Rail Transport Capabilities

Rail Access for Mills

We work closely with our vendors and customers to meet their material transportation preferences. For most, it’s tractor trailers all the way. Others, especially paper mills, prefer rail, and our New Haven and St. Louis plants accommodate them. New Haven, in metro Fort Wayne on the Indiana-Ohio border, has a rail dock for rapid loading…

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Inbound Process

Several transport trailers parked at loading docks outside of a recycling facility.

As a manufacturer, you may wonder how Quincy Recycle processes inbound loads. It’s a straight-forward process involving communication, standard operating procedures, and work. Inbound loads are weighed upon arrival… Our Account & Logistics Coordinators (ALCs) work with our drivers and sustainability consultants to make sure the load is properly weighed and accounted for. Our experienced…

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