
Employee Spotlight: Kristy Hamilton
If you are a regular reader of our blog then you already know how passionate we are about recycling. You also already know that we love educating everyone on ways to reuse and identify more sustainable solutions for their waste stream. Well, one of the key components to making what we do possible is our people. Without the team here at Quincy Recycle, we simply could not do what we do. So, today we’re going to shine the spotlight on one of our amazing employees and do a bit of bragging. Meet Kristy Hamilton!
Located in our Alsip, IL facility, Kristy currently serves as a Sales Coordinator and has been with the company for 8 years. She’s worn a few different hats during her time here but whatever she does, she works tirelessly to find creative ways to help solve waste stream problems for our partners.
Committed to our core values
We created our core values because we believe in creating a culture that is focused on engagement and where everyone works together towards a common goal. Our core values define who we are and shape the way we do business.
Quincy Recycle’s Core Values:
Kristy does an amazing job of living out our company’s core values every day. In her current role, she gets to focus heavily on Create Innovative Solutions and Be Courageous & Try It! And, now more than ever, we’re challenging our entire team to think outside the box and find new and innovative ways to help our partners achieve their waste reduction goals.
Let’s learn a little more about Kristy!
1. What does a typical day at work look like for you?
There is never a dull moment! I spend most of my day planning shipments and deliveries for our vendors and customers on the Brokerage side of the business. I work very closely with our Sales team and together we strive to provide the best possible customer experience. Coordinating collections & logistics, as well as Vendor and Customer communication are also major aspects of my daily tasks.
2. What is your favorite part about working at Quincy Recycle?
My favorite part of working for Quincy Recycle would have to be the people. I work with the best of the best! It is truly rewarding to do a job that you love with people who are eager to help you grow and support you.
3. How would you describe the culture at Quincy Recycle?
The best way to describe the culture at Quincy Recycle is Family! We each do everything in our power to support and encourage one another. We celebrate victories and work through tough days together. One team, one dream.
4. What is one thing you’d like prospective employees to know about the company?
Prospective employees should know that Quincy Recycle stands by its outstanding set of core values. We are dynamic, innovative, and enjoy coming to work each day.
5. When you are not at work, how would we find you spending your free time?
I enjoy spending my free time with my kids and husband. We enjoy live music, baseball, taking long walks, or grabbing a bite to eat at our favorite restaurant.
BONUS QUESTION: Is there anything else you’d like to share?
I am very blessed to work for Quincy Recycle.
We love our team!
We couldn’t be happier to have Kristy on our team. Creating a strong and positive culture is something we have been very committed to over the years and seeing employees like Kristy fully embrace our core values is, well, awesome!
“Kristy starts each day with a positive attitude and sets the tone for the entire office. She works hard, is dedicated, can multi-task well, and is always looking out for the greater good of the company. Creating and maintaining our culture only works because of employees like Kristy and we are grateful to have her on our team.” — John Danker (General Manager, Alsip, IL)
Strong relationships are what help drive our business and that starts right here with our team. We’ve said before and we’ll say it again – our team is the best!
Are you interested in learning more about Quincy Recycle?
Check out our About Us page for company background and our Careers page for information on how to join our team.
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How Quincy Recycle Transforms Waste Into Revenue for Industrial Companies
Every year, millions of tons of industry-generated materials are discarded into landfills. Much of this material waste is not yet at the end of its lifecycle, but disposal eliminates the possibility of industrial byproducts being reused or recycled.
At Quincy Recycle, we view industrial waste and scrap as a potential resource, not an endpoint. Our goal is to help plant managers, sustainability officers, and procurement directors in industrial settings identify areas for efficient waste management, sustainable solutions, and waste stream cost reduction.
Here’s how we help companies nationwide streamline their industrial recycling processes and transform waste into revenue.
Streamlining Waste Management with Advanced Solutions
We understand that implementing an industrial recycling and green initiative requires coordination, labor, and resources. However, our team streamlines the process so you can develop and initiate your action plan while Quincy Recycle handles the logistics. We conduct personalized waste stream audits and offer state-of-the-art recycling equipment to transform current waste challenges into cost-saving opportunities and potential revenue generation.
Your Industrial Recycling Equipment Opportunities
Waste management plans with recycling equipment benefit companies in various ways. Three of the most profitable return-on-investment opportunities we see for our customers include:
Reduced Manual Labor
Industrial recycling equipment reduces the direct labor hours traditionally required for waste management. Horizontal and vertical balers, grinders, and industrial compactors make the sorting, processing, baling of recyclable materials faster and more efficient. For example, adding a baler into your waste management process can decrease labor utilization from one person’s entire day (8 hours) to just a couple of hours (2.25 hours on average).
Space Saving & Lower Removal Costs
The challenges of increasing waste disposal fees and space limitations from scattered loose waste affect many manufacturers. Streamlining your recycling process reduces disposal costs and frequency of waste removal. Bales take up less space and can be sold for a return or revenue stream. Turn a traditionally expensive process into a potential revenue stream with industrial recycling.
Enhanced Sustainability Profile
Support your bottom line and promote its sustainability credentials with a company-wide recycling initiative. Consumers and partners often prefer environmentally responsible companies, and demonstrating a serious commitment to recycling fosters stronger relationships and open new opportunities.
Flexible Solutions for Your Company’s Equipment Interests
Quincy Recycle offers versatile rental and leasing options for businesses interested in recycling but not ready to purchase equipment. Our flexible plans help companies adapt to recycling processes without the barrier of a large initial investment.
Here’s how we ease the transition:
Rental Programs
Renting equipment offers a relatively risk-free, short-term solution for companies experimenting with industrial recycling or those facing variable waste quantities.
Leasing Options
Leasing provides a middle ground and offers the benefits of our recycling equipment with manageable financial commitment. It’s ideal for businesses ready to integrate recycling into their operations more sustainably.
Investment in Ownership
Once your company has identified the recycling solutions that best fit your operations, purchasing becomes a cost-effective, long-term approach. Ownership eliminates rental or leasing fees and provides tax benefits. Take advantage of recycling equipment ROI by purchasing it outright or during/after your rental or lease agreement.
Learn more about purchasing, rental, or leasing options by calling our Equipment Division General Manager – Tom Saylor, at (260) 494.5676 or emailing [email protected].
Industrial Recycling Benefits at a Glance
Initiating a waste management plan with Quincy Recycle offers the following benefits:
- Cost reductions in waste removal, labor, and landfill fees.
- Improved operational efficiency and environmental compliance.
- Potential revenue from the sale of recyclable materials.
- Reduced environmental footprint through decreased landfill contributions.
- Circular economy contributions for recyclable materials like cardboard, paper, plastic, and metal.
Plan for a Sustainable Future
Industrial recycling reflects corporate responsibility and plans for strategic foresight. As federal regulation tightens and our raw, natural resources become more depleted, efficient waste management will transition from a competitive advantage to an operational necessity.
Quincy Recycle helps companies and manufacturers reimagine waste as a resource. We make initiating or enhancing recycling programs achievable by integrating comprehensive industrial waste solutions, advanced equipment, and flexible financial options.
Is your company ready to step into 2025 with a streamlined waste management plan? Turn your sustainability goals into tangible outcomes by partnering with Quincy Recycle. Pave the way for a cleaner, more efficient future in industrial operations by contacting us online or calling 800.311.6097.
End-of-Year Cleanup and Product Destruction
Out with the old and in with the new! This year is almost over, and it’s time to consider clearing out your company’s excess or outdated materials from 2024.
At Quincy Recycle, we help turn “out with the old” into an action plan that streamlines your end-of-year processes and protects your proprietary interests. We provide confidential product removal, transportation, and destruction services to companies dealing with a surplus of branded and sensitive materials.
Our expertise and equipment ensure none of your obsolete materials carry over into the new year, so you can start fresh with peace of mind.
Why Schedule an End-of-Year Cleanup?
Space Saving: Clear out valuable warehouse or facility space to make room for new inventory and production materials.
Data Protection: Safely destroy branded and sensitive materials in compliance with client and customer expectations.
Peace of Mind: Rest easy knowing that your unwanted products are disposed of responsibly and securely.
Our Product Destruction Services
We offer comprehensive product destruction services to facilitate your end-of-year cleanups.
Commonly Handled Materials:
- Overstock items
- Excess or expired inventory
- Items with misprinted labels
- Recalled consumer goods
- Defective products
- Outdated packaging
- Confidential documents
- Unused gift cards
- Surplus books
- Branded Stock
We work with various industries to securely destroy and dispose of materials. Even if you don’t see your material listed above, contact us at 800-311-6097 or fill out our online form to discuss potential customized solutions for your business.
Mixed Commodity Trailers for Facility Clean-Up
Some facility managers may find themselves overwhelmed with a large amount of accumulated waste materials over the year. Sorting and disposing of bulk materials can be too time-consuming, especially when there isn’t enough of one type to fill a dedicated pickup.
Our mixed commodity trailers streamline the cleanup process for customers with more than one type of material, such as plastic and cardboard packaging waste. Mixed trailers offer a solution for cleanup and product destruction for companies who don’t have the time or resources to sort their bulk waste.
Scheduling Made Simple
We know you have a lot going on during the end of the year, so we’ve made scheduling your end-of-year cleanup easy and convenient! With multiple locations across the Midwest, we offer flexible pickup and drop-off times so there’s minimal disruption to your operations.
How to Schedule:
Call 800-311-6097 to speak with a specialist, or contact one of our individual locations.
Whether you’re a first-time customer or have scheduled pickups with us before, Quincy Recycle provides top-notch service and clear instructions to help you through the process.
Quincy Recycle is one of the country’s largest and most accomplished product removal companies.
Discreet, Confidential, and completely secure are priorities for our team, drivers, and facility. Each person involved in your cleanup is trained to properly manage and dispose of materials that cannot be introduced or returned to the consumer market. You’ve taken great care to protect your company and its reputation, and we’ll do the same in handling your confidential or bulk waste materials.
Schedule your annual pickup, or plan a consistent schedule to avoid product overflow.
We help businesses nationwide manage waste removal, recycling, and product destruction throughout the year.
Plan your pickups:
- Annually
- Bi-annually
- As-needed basis
To our current clients, we thank you for your ongoing partnership and encourage you to reach out to schedule your end-of-year service. For businesses not yet working with Quincy Recycle, we invite you to discover how our services can enhance your efficiency and profitability.
There’s still time to schedule your end-of-year cleanup. Don’t let clutter hold you back as you enter the new year. Reach out to us today, and we’ll help you make room for a fresh, productive start to the upcoming year!
Your Partner in Recycling Commingled Plastic Loads
Quincy Recycle is your Partner in Commingled Plastic Loads
Managing single stream and dual stream residential is not an easy part of the industry. However, with a partner like Quincy Recycle who has an Optical Sort Line in Quincy, IL we can add value to your commingled and unsorted rigid container pack.
Why Choose Quincy Recycle for Commingled Plastic?
Quincy Recycle is equipped to handle your 1-7’s pack and any other combination of those containers efficiently. Their advanced sorting “Optical Sort Line” can process a variety of plastic types, including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and more. This capability eliminates the need for Material Recovery Facilities (MRF’s), buy back-centers, and municipal and residential collection programs to separate plastics before disposal, allowing them to streamline their operations and focus on their core activities.
Expertise in Handling Diverse Plastic Materials
Commingled plastics can consist of #1’s, #2’s, #3’s, #4’s, #5’s, #6’s, and other rigid containers. Quincy Recycle’s experience in dealing with different grades and forms of plastic ensures that these materials are processed correctly and responsibly. By leveraging industry expertise, they maximize the amount of recyclable material and minimize waste, providing an eco-friendly solution that aligns with sustainable business practices.
Simplified Logistics with Pickup Services
One of the biggest challenges in managing commingled plastic is logistics. Quincy Recycle addresses this by offering flexible pickup options. Their fleet can pick up loads of commingled directly from your facility. This simplifies the entire waste management process and helps businesses and organizations to maintain continuity without the hassle of coordinating various recycling efforts.
Cost-Effective and Efficient Processing
Sorting and recycling commingled plastic internally can be costly, requiring specialized equipment and additional labor. By partnering with Quincy Recycle, businesses can avoid these expenses. Quincy Recycle provides a cost-effective solution by taking on the unsorted and sorted packs, and processing operations allowing vendors to reduce operational costs and increase efficiency.
Commitment to Sustainability and Business Value
While sustainability is an essential focus, Quincy Recycle’s approach emphasizes the business value of effective recycling. By turning what would be waste into a reusable resource, they help companies and organizations not only reduce landfill use but also extract maximum value from their waste streams. This creates opportunities for vendors to turn their plastic waste into revenue or savings, aligning environmental responsibility with business profitability.
Partner with a Trusted Industry Leader
With years of experience, Quincy Recycle has built a reputation as a dependable partner for businesses across various sectors, from manufacturing to retail. Their ability to handle diverse and complex waste streams makes them an ideal choice for vendors looking for an efficient, one-stop recycling solution. By partnering with Quincy Recycle, businesses, municipalities, and other organizations can be confident that their commingled plastics are being managed with expertise and care.
Learn more about how Quincy Recycle can simplify your waste management and maximize the value of your plastic recycling efforts by contacting us today!