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# Quincy Recycle

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- [Is Zero Waste Realistic for Your Business?](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/is-zero-waste-realistic-for-your-business/) - Zero waste is harder than it sounds for manufacturers. See why 100% is rarely realistic and how to build a practical waste reduction strategy instead.
- [New vs. Used Gaylord Boxes: What Manufacturers Choose](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/new-vs-used-gaylord-boxes-what-manufacturers-choose/) - Should you choose new or used gaylord boxes? It depends on your industry and needs. Read our blog to find the right fit for your operation.
- [How Food Manufacturers Cash In on Waste](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/how-food-manufacturers-cash-in-on-waste/) - Find out how food manufacturers are turning waste into revenue — and how your facility can get paid for materials you once paid to discard with Quincy Recycle.
- [A Plant Manager’s Guide to Plastic Waste Streams](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/a-plant-managers-guide-to-plastic-waste-streams/) - How manufacturers can cut costs and recover value from industrial plastic waste, from resin ID to choosing a recycling partner.
- [5 Signs Your Baler Needs to Be Serviced](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/5-signs-your-baler-needs-to-be-serviced/) - 5 warning signs your baler needs service — from loose bales to frequent jams — before a small issue turns into costly downtime.
- [Signs Your Compactor is Due for Replacement](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/signs-your-compactor-is-due-for-replacement/) - Repair costs climbing? Learn the warning signs that it's time to replace your industrial compactor—from hydraulic issues to outdated safety features.
- [The Hidden Costs of Putting Off a Baler Upgrade](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/the-hidden-costs-of-putting-off-a-baler-upgrade/) - Sometimes keeping old equipment working isn't as cost-effective as purchasing new, for a lot of reasons. Learn why buying a new baler from us might be your best option.
- [Cardboard Recycling in 2026: How the Process Works and How Much Money Your Business Can Actually Save](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/cardboard-recycling-in-2026-how-the-process-works-and-how-much-money-your-business-can-actually-save/) - Cardboard recycling has become a fundamental part of waste management for businesses across the country. Whether you run a warehouse or manufacturing facility, understanding how cardboard recycling works and what it means for your bottom line can help you make smarter decisions about managing your waste. Why Cardboard Recycling Matters for Your Business Cardboard is
- [Industrial Recycling: How Quincy Recycle Streamlines the Process](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/industrial-recycling-how-quincy-recycle-streamlines-the-process/) - Managing waste streams at an industrial facility comes with complex challenges that go far beyond arranging pickup services. At Quincy Recycle, we've spent nearly five decades helping manufacturers and industrial operations transform their waste management from a cost center into a strategic advantage. Our approach to industrial recycling focuses on efficiency, sustainability, and maximizing value
- [EPR Rollouts in 2025: How New State Laws Are Forcing Manufacturers to Rethink Waste Hauling – And What It Means for Your Bottom Line](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/epr-rollouts-in-2025-how-new-state-laws-are-forcing-manufacturers-to-rethink-waste-hauling-and-what-it-means-for-your-bottom-line/) - If you’re a brand owner, importer, or private-label manufacturer selling packaged goods in the U.S., 2025 is the year recycling stopped being optional and became a direct line-item expense. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging and paper products are now live in California, Colorado, Oregon, Maryland, and Maine — with New Jersey, Minnesota, and
- [The Baler Buyer’s Guide: Selecting the Right Machine to Maximize Your Recycling ROI](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/the-baler-buyers-guide-selecting-the-right-machine-to-maximize-your-recycling-roi/) - In recycling, your baler isn’t just equipment — it’s one of the biggest profit drivers in your operation. The right machine reduces labor hours, cuts hauling trips, and pays for itself over time. Here’s a straightforward 2026 buyer’s guide to make sure you pick the baler that maximizes your recycling ROI. 1. Start with Your
- [Unlocking Sustainability: How Our Waste Stream Audits Transform Business Efficiency](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/unlocking-sustainability-how-our-waste-stream-audits-transform-business-efficiency/) - At Quincy Recycle, we’ve spent nearly 50 years helping manufacturers and large facilities turn waste from a cost center into something closer to an opportunity. One of the most eye-opening services we offer - and the one clients keep thanking us for - is our waste stream audit. It usually starts with a simple question
- [Stronger Bales, Fewer Breaks: Why Quincy Recycle’s Bale Wire Saves You Time and Money](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/stronger-bales-fewer-breaks-why-quincy-recycles-bale-wire-saves-you-time-and-money/) - If you’re in the recycling or waste management industry, you’ve likely faced the frustration of broken bales, wasted materials, or costly downtime. These issues can grind your operations to a halt, eating into your productivity and profits. The culprit? Often, it’s not your baler, but the low-quality bale wire that can’t handle the pressure. At
- [Why Businesses Are Choosing Quincy Recycle as Their Go-To Bale Wire Supplier](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/why-businesses-are-choosing-quincy-recycle-as-their-go-to-bale-wire-supplier/) - Finding a bale wire supplier you can trust shouldn’t feel like a gamble. Yet many companies deal with frustrating delays, unpredictable stock, or wire that doesn’t meet their needs. These supplier issues disrupt operations, waste time, and create uncertainty that no business can afford. Quincy Recycle is changing that. More companies are switching to us
- [Stop Overpaying for Bale Wire: Save More with Quincy Recycle’s Competitive Prices](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/stop-overpaying-for-bale-wire-save-more-with-quincy-recycles-competitive-prices/) - Bale wire keeps your recycling operation moving, but are you paying too much for it? Many businesses assume they’re getting a fair price, only to find their budget strained by unexpected expenses tied to low-cost, low-quality wire. From wasted time to extra labor, the wrong bale wire can quietly eat into your profits. Quincy Recycle
- [How Quincy Recycle Supports American Industry with Recycling Solutions](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/how-quincy-recycle-supports-american-industry-with-recycling-solutions/) - In the heart of American industry, where manufacturing and production drive economic growth, managing waste efficiently is more critical than ever. Quincy Recycle stands as a vital partner to businesses nationwide, offering innovative recycling solutions that not only tackle waste stream challenges but also bolster the resilience and competitiveness of U.S. industries. With nearly five
- [Cedar Rapids Starts 2025 With A Bang!](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/cedar-rapids-starts-2025-strong/) - This month, we’re turning the spotlight on our high-performing Cedar Rapids plant, where big things are happening! We checked in with General Manager Chad Crawford to get the inside scoop on all the momentum, wins, and behind-the-scenes magic happening in Iowa. Trust us — you’re going to want to read this one! We’ve got serious
- [Closed Loop Economy: What does it mean and how does it work?](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/closed-loop-economy-what-does-it-mean-and-how-does-it-work/) - What does closed loop economy mean? Plus, how would the transition to a closed loop supply chain affect your operation and the world?
- [Exciting Times Ahead for Alsip in 2025!](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/exciting-times-ahead-for-alsip-in-2025/) - At Alsip, we’re feeling more excited than ever for what’s to come in 2025. The past year has been one of growth and progress, and we’re continuing to build on that momentum as we move into the new year. We asked the Alsip General Manager John Danker about the Alsip plant, and he gave us
- [Unlocking the Value of Aluminum Litho Recycling with Quincy Recycle](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/unlocking-the-value-of-aluminum-litho-recycling-with-quincy-recycle/) - Your used aluminum litho plates hold more value as a recycled resource than discarded waste. At Quincy Recycle, we understand the challenges businesses face in managing scrap materials and waste streams. Aluminum lithographic plates, commonly used in printing and stamping industries, are valuable resources that often go underutilized. Recycling aluminum litho plates not only helps
- [Quincy Support Center](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/quincy-support-center/) - During 2025 we will be bringing you updates about our teams. This month we invite you to discover how the Quincy Support Center team drives operational excellence across all facilities through dedicated support, innovative tools, and continuous employee development. At the Quincy Support Center, our team is focused on delivering professional service and support to
- [Increase the Value of Post-Industrial Plastic Scrap by Reducing Contaminants](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/increase-the-value-of-post-industrial-plastic-scrap-by-reducing-contaminants/) - Plastic waste continues to rise, and the U.S. remains a leading generator of plastic materials. In response, policymakers at both state and federal levels are increasing efforts to reduce plastic pollution through regulatory measures and incentives. Several states have implemented single-use plastic bans, with more following suit. With evolving regulations and the growing emphasis on
- [How Quincy Recycle Transforms Waste Into Revenue for Industrial Companies](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/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
- [End-of-Year Cleanup and Product Destruction](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/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
- [Your Partner in Recycling Commingled Plastic Loads](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/your-partner-in-recycling-commingled-plastic-loads/) - In this blog post, we'll answer those questions and explain how Quincy Recycle can help you properly dispose of your commingled plastic waste.
- [How a Baler Can Transform Your Organization's Waste Management](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/how-a-baler-can-transform-your-organizations-waste-management/) - Bulk material waste can be hard to manage, especially when employees spend valuable time on organization, clean up, and removal. Companies that manually handle materials like paper, cardboard, plastic, or metal scraps are likely familiar with the struggles of incorporating waste management into regular business operations. By investing in an industrial recycling baler, your business
- [The Benefits Of Starting A Recycling Green Initiative At Your Company](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/benefits-recycling-green-initiative-company/) - In this blog, we’ll focus on an area where Quincy Recycle and industrial recycling has helped businesses across the nation implement green initiatives.
- [Maximizing Your Industrial Baler's Lifespan](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/maximizing-your-industrial-balers-lifespan/) - Prevent unexpected repairs and downtime by working with a high-quality, reliable partner to service your industrial baler. Schedule a regular inspection today!
- [Are all Plastics Equally Valuable to Recycle?](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/are-all-plastics-equally-valuable-to-recycle/) - Different types of plastics have fluctuating market prices and uses. Discover how to increase the value of your plastic scrap. Learn more from Quincy Recycle.
- [How to Maximize the Value of Plastic Regrind](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/maximize-value-plastic-regrind/) - Production scrap may seem like an unavoidable loss. Industrial plastic and regrind recycling can transform materials from a resource drain to a revenue stream.
- [Employee Spotlight: Wes Cramsey](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-wes-cramsey/) - Wes Cramsey is highly valued for his collaborative spirit and dedication. Quincy Farm Products President Jerrod Evans says that Wes embodies the "One Team. One Dream. One Family." value. Stephen Jones had a different core value in mind when thinking about him. “Wes embodies the spirit of our Core Value, Create Innovative Solutions. He steps
- [Employee Spotlight: Bryan Stokes](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-bryan-stokes/) - Leadership starts at the top. Spend any time with Bryan Stokes, and it is easy to see why Quincy Recycle is successful. Bryan’s commitment to the company and, more importantly, the employees is evident, and it empowers and inspires those around him. That trickles down through the entire company and helps to make Quincy Recycle
- [What to Expect from Quincy Recycle Reports](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/what-to-expect-from-your-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.
- [Employee Spotlight: Chad Crawford](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-chad-crawford/) - "When I think of Chad Crawford and how he has impacted our business and culture, I think of two Core Values by the way he lives, works, and conducts himself - One Team One Dream One Family and Commit, Be Tenacious, & Compete to Win," said Kurt McLaughlin, VP of Sales & Marketing. Chad believes
- [Employee Spotlight: Dan Parker](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-dan-parker/) - Dan Parker serves as an ALC (Account Logistics Coordinator) in our West Bend location. When asked about Dan, General Manager Marshall Harting said, "Dan has been a lifelong friend and someone I have always been able to count on to help with any task. Five years ago he joined my team in West Bend and
- [Employee Spotlight: Kelsey Hayes](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-kelsey-hayes/) - Kelsey Hayes truly owns her role as our Financial Controller and the respective scope of responsibilities she and her team share in ensuring the accuracy of our financial data and the integrity of our processes and transactions. She has a thirst for knowledge and understanding in all aspects of our business, and she is committed
- [How Quincy Recycle Fits Into Your Circular Economy Plan](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/quincy-recycle-your-circular-economy-plan/) - A circular shift requires businesses to look for ways to improve sustainability goals. Quincy Recycle can be your partner in circular economy plans.
- [Team Spotlight: Opportunity, Ownership, & Optical Sorting in Quincy, IL](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/team-spotlight-opportunity-ownership-optical-sorting-in-quincy-il/) - What's the secret behind the success? And who's leading the charge at the inaugural Quincy Recycle location these days? Find out more in this Team Spotlight.
- [Employee Spotlight: Kyle Howell](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-kyle-howell/) - When our leaders embody our Core Values, they help lift up everyone around them. That is certainly the case with Kyle Howell. He is a shining example of putting the values front and center. General Manager Michael Malloy says of Kyle, "He has grown with Quincy Recycle from a shift supervisor to Operations manager because
- [Do Not Ship Air and Other Safe Trailer Loading Tips](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/dont-ship-air-trailer-loading-tips/) - 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"
- [Employee Spotlight: Josh Hall](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-josh-hall/) - Influence, Impact, and Accountability. That's Josh Hall in a nutshell. Influence because he is persistent in finishing difficult jobs. Impact because he consistently performs at a high level. Accountability because he acknowledges when he doesn’t have the answer, & seeks to find it. When you ask Brian Lansing, GM of Quincy Exact Solutions, you can
- [Employee Spotlight: Nathan Boyer](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-nathan-boyer/) - When it comes to being a team player, others may be as good but no one does it better than Nathan Boyer at Quincy Farm Products. According to Operations Manager Stephen Jones, "Nathan is everything great about QFP, an awesome family man and a really hard worker. He cares about all of our people deeply
- [Employee Spotlight: Hannah Hauk](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-hannah-hauk/) - "Hannah is fearless in reaching out to brand-new customers to foster new relationships," said Indianapolis GM Michael Malloy. That's why the Core Value he associates with Hannah is "Be Courageous and Try It". "Hannah focuses on keeping our plant safe by expediting our tons off the floor. Anytime you challenge her to do more or
- [Secure Unboxing, Shredding, & Recycling for Print Materials](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/secure-unboxing-shredding-recycling-print-materials/) - Here are a few of the industries that commonly partner with Quincy Recycle for secure unboxing, shredding, and recycling services for paper and print materials.
- [Employee Spotlight: Michael Beal](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-michael-beal/) - This month's Employee Spotlight features Michael Beal, an operator at our Quincy plant. "Michael embraces our Core Value, One Team, One Dream, One Family, by gladly accepting whatever the day brings him. He is a hard worker and is happy to pivot from one role to another as needs arise at the plant," says Kyle
- [Quincy Recycle Knows Gaylord Boxes](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/quincy-recycle-knows-gaylord-boxes/) - As a leading national supplier and buyer of Gaylord totes (also known as Gaylord boxes), we offer a large selection of totes in different shapes and sizes. Our expansive inventory allows us to keep Gaylord totes in stock and ready to deliver to businesses across the country - meaning your order is delivered whenever and
- [Leave Deboxing & Shredding to Us](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/leave-deboxing-shredding-us/) - Do you have thousands of pounds of unsold or obsolete books or other printed material that you need deboxed, shredded, and recycled? Give us a call.
- [Bulk Goods Shipping and Storage: Why Gaylord Totes and Boxes are Your Best Solution](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/bulk-goods-shipping-storage-gaylord-totes-boxes/) - In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of reasons why Gaylord totes and boxes can be your best solution for bulk goods shipping and storage.
- [Your Waste Audit](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/your-waste-audit/) - Do you know how much of your waste stream could be reduced or eliminated? What if you could turn your waste into profit. Let us show you how with a waste audit!
- [Baling Wire](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/baling-wire-blog/) - 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.
- [Is Industrial Corrugated Cardboard Recycling Worth It?](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/is-industrial-corrugated-cardboard-recycling-worth-it/) - Are you looking for a way to save money while creating a cleaner, safer work environment? Industrial corrugated cardboard recycling can do just that!
- [Employee Spotlight: Jill Zayas](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-jill-zayas/) - Be Courageous and Try it! That's the core value that comes to mind when John Danker, General Manager of our Alsip plant, thinks about Jill Zayas. "Jill demonstrates this Core Value from the first day she started working here. Her drive to learn and take on more work every day by asking questions to really
- [5 Common Myths About Industrial Plastic Recycling](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/5-common-myths-about-industrial-plastic-recycling/) - We debunk 5 common myths about industrial plastic recycling. Plus, provide you with the facts you need to make informed decisions about your recycling practices
- [Employee Spotlight: Abby Shields](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-abby-shields/) - Asking Justin Routh, our GM in St. Louis, about Abby Shields quickly turns into a list of positive qualities. She does anything and everything she can to add value. She looks for more ways to help. She takes action without being asked. She speaks up and challenges when needed. She puts the needs of the
- [Customer Service Summit](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/customer-service-summit/) - Customer service is vital. We bring customer-focused staff together once a year to go over the essentials of customer service, and improve our performance.
- [The Process of a Quincy Recycle Waste Audit](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/process-quincy-recycle-waste-audit/) - Learn what a waste audit is, how it works, and why it's such an effective tool for improving your company's environmental performance and bottom line.
- [Employee Spotlight: Lory Grames](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-lory-grames/) - Lory Grames, gives everyone in the facility (and dedicated drivers) her undivided attention. That's what New Haven GM Michael Malloy says about her. "She listens to her teammates and creates a safe place for all of us. Lory is dedicated to showing up every day excited and ready to service our vendors." That connection to
- [Employee Spotlight: Ryan Gorham](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-ryan-gorham/) - By all accounts, Ryan Gorham keeps a low profile at Quincy Recycle’s West Bend, WI. location. However, his work output and commitment command attention. As a vital part of the team, he helps set a standard of operation and is critical in productivity and workflow. “Ryan embodies what we look for in a team member
- [Factors to Consider When Choosing Bale Wire](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/factors-to-consider-when-choosing-bale-wire/) - In this blog, we discuss the different types of bale wire and how to choose the right one for your industrial recycling process.
- [Employee Spotlight: Laurie Gilbert](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-laurie-gilbert/) - When it comes to enthusiasm within Quincy Recycle, one name consistently comes up....Laurie Gilbert. It isn't just the respect that her coworkers have for her, it's the way she makes everyone around her (and by extension the company) better. Phil Hildebrand was asked about Laurie's and said, "She is a champion for our businesses and
- [Is Industrial Product Destruction Right for You?](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/is-industrial-product-destruction-right-for-you/) - It is essential to have an effective product destruction plan in place to protect the integrity of your business' products, customers, and brand image.
- [Employee Spotlight: Dane Thorson](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-dane-thorson/) - When you ask Chad Crawford about Dane Thorson and which core value comes to mind, the answer is quickly "One Team. One Dream. One Family." Dane has been a leader for Quincy Recycle in the plant since the day he started over six years ago. He's gone above and beyond the "Plant Supervisor" role by
- [Looking Toward the Future: Quincy Recycle and Reverse Logistics](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/looking-toward-the-future-quincy-recycle-and-reverse-logistics/) - Reverse logistics and industrial recycling work together to turn waste into profitable and manageable solutions. Quincy Recycle paves the way for sustainability
- [Questions to Consider When Choosing a Vertical or Horizontal Baler](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/questions-to-consider-when-choosing-a-vertical-or-horizontal-baler/) - Do you need a vertical or horizontal baler? Quincy Recycle has created a list of frequently asked questions to assist your decision.
- [Employee Spotlight: Nate McNally](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-nate-mcnally/) - Nate McNally is a business development and sales representative in our St. Louis office.
- [Metro St. Louis Facility Fully Operational](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/metro-st-louis-facility-fully-operational/) - Good news: solving your waste stream problems just got easier. Quincy Recycle’s recently opened St. Louis facility is fully operational and providing sustainable solutions for our partners. The Bridgeton, MO facility has over 60,000 square feet of floor space. We are installing new baling and shredding equipment to help process fiber and plastic from manufacturers
- [365 Days Accident-Free](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/365-days-accident-free/) - Quincy Recycle’s Alsip, IL plant hit an impressive milestone in April – 365 days without an accident! Why is that important to our vendors and customers? Two main reasons: fewer accidents means lower costs a safe environment is more efficient, reducing freight & handling costs “Our customers and vendors benefit,” Jon DeBoer, Operations Manager of
- [Neighbors Helping Neighbors](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/neighbors-helping-neighbors/) - Quincy, Illinois, the home of our first recycling facility and our corporate offices, was hit by a huge storm recently. City government set up a program called "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" and asked businesses and other organizations to volunteer labor and supplies to help out. The storm -- which featured straight-line winds in excess of 70
- [Q2 Tons Recycled](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/tons-recycled/) - Quincy Recycle’s five B2B recycling facilities shipped over 70,000 tons of paper to mills and plants in the second quarter of 2015, and over 20 million pounds of plastic to be reused by manufacturers in new products. There are three significant benefits in this: most of the paper and plastic came from manufacturers' scrap – material that they
- [Think Waste](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/think-waste/) - Henry Ford hated waste. Whether it was wasted time, energy, activity, or materials, Ford wanted to eliminate waste from his organization. He also expected his employees to be on the lookout for waste in all its forms. Wherever there was excess material wasted, Ford wanted to identify it, and either eliminate the waste or find
- [Tight Market For Plastic Recyclers](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/tight-market-for-plastic-recyclers/) - Plastic recyclers like Quincy Recycle face a tough plastics market. For the past year we’ve seen a significant drop in the price of recycled plastic. Why? The price of oil has dropped by half over the past year The global economic slowdown is lowering export demand Load contamination is driving down the price we get on
- [Plastic Scrap Load Quality](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/plastic-scrap-load-quality/) - Buyers of scrap plastic for recycling are putting more and more emphasis on load quality. They are increasingly likely to reject or severely downgrade plastic loads that don’t meet stringent quality levels. That’s driving Quincy Recycle to work even harder at providing high-quality baled plastic loads. We do this in several ways – by investing
- [Commingled Plastic Loads](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/commingled-plastic-loads-are-good-loads/) - Quincy Recycle handles hundreds of tons of commingled plastic every month. And we could take hundreds more, provided the commingle meets industry specs. What exactly do we mean by commingled plastic? “Commingle is post-consumer, #1 to #7 plastic containers, baled,” says Tim Bliefnick, General Manager of our Quincy, IL facility. The bales can contain tin and aluminum
- [Alsip Now Two Years Accident Free](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/alsip-now-two-years-accident-free/) - The recycling industry is dangerous. There are hazards everywhere – tractor-trailers coming and going, forklifts darting about with containers and baled materials, stacked bales, compactors, “guillotine” roll cutters, and a host of other dangers. Which makes our Alsip plant’s announcement even more amazing – this week the Chicago-area facility reached TWO YEARS without an OSHA-reportable
- [One Year Accident Free in St. Louis](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/one-year-accident-free-st-louis/) - Last spring our St. Louis-area plant become fully operational. Now it's managed to pull off an impressive feat – going one full year accident free!
- [Rail Transport Capabilities](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/rail-transport-capabilities/) - 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
- [Competition and Collaboration](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/competition-collaboration/) - Competition is good. Sometimes, though, collaboration is better. If you’re in the recycling industry, you’ve no doubt worked with other recyclers. It’s fairly common given shared vendors and specialization in materials. This process usually begins with a problem – a recycler has a manufacturer or other vendor with materials they’re having difficulty handling. That’s when
- [New Recycling Facility in Marion, IA](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/new-recycling-facility-cedar-rapids-ia/) - Iowa manufacturers and others generating large volumes of plastic and paper have a new, local recycling option. Quincy Recycle is opening its sixth Midwestern recycling facility in Marion, Iowa, just outside of Cedar Rapids. “The Cedar Rapids area was a natural location for us,” said Bryan Stokes, owner and president of Quincy Recycle. “Our plants in
- [Skittles & Animal Feed - More to the Story](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/skittles-animal-feed-story/) - From our Quincy Farm Products subsidiary: A recent “off-beat” story hit the news: hundreds of thousands of Skittles candies were found covering a Wisconsin highway, which were destined for farms as a feed supplement for cattle. The story was often covered either as humor or as alarmist concern over candies being used in cattle feed.
- [Commingle Plastic (#1-7 Plastics)](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/commingle-plastic/) - If you have commingle plastic, we’d like to talk. Quincy Recycle handles hundreds of tons of commingle plastic each month, and we’re in the market for more. By commingle, we mean post-consumer, #1 to #7 plastic containers, baled. These bales can contain some tin or aluminum cans. We work with municipal and county dual stream
- [QFP Certified for FSMA Compliance](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/qfp-certified-fsma-compliance/) - In order to make sure our post-industrial food by-product to animal feed subsidiary, Quincy Farm Products, and their partners stay fully compliant with FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) regulations, QFP's senior management team have all been FSPCA Preventative Controls for Animal Food certified. Not only does this protect the business, just as importantly it protects QFP's suppliers
- [West Bend Tops a Year of Safe Operations](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/west-bend-tops-year-safe-operations/) - “Safe performance is ingrained in the culture here at Quincy Recycle, from the moment an employee is hired on,” says Craig Zimmerman, General Manager of our West Bend, WI facility.“As an example, the first time I stepped on the floor, I was approached by a worker who asked if I was wearing steel toe shoes.”
- [Major Upgrade to Chicago-area Plant](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/major-upgrade-chicago-area-plant/) - We’re hearing freight drivers are extremely happy with the improvements to our Chicago-area plant. Why? Easier and quicker scaling and unloading due to a major upgrade to our Alsip, IL facility. The two key factors: A new drive-on, drive-off scale A vastly larger staging and unloading area Where previously drivers had to back off after
- [Food Manufacturer Case Study](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/food-manufacturer-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. Customer Challenge Handling waste streams should not be a thorn in the side for food manufacturing companies. Rather, they should be focused on growing their business and
- [Quincy Recycle Launches New and Improved Website](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/quincy-recycle-launches-new-and-improved-website/) - We redesigned our site for an improved user experience. Read on to learn about 5 of our favorite new features and for more information about Quincy Recycle.
- [COVID-19 Response](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/covid-19-response/) - We wish to communicate our Covid-19 response to everyone how this affects our business and you as our partner.
- [Quincy Recycle Employee Spotlight: Carrie Potter](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/quincy-recycle-employee-spotlight-carrie-potter/) - While we're in the recycling business here at Quincy Recycle, we also love the chance to spotlight one of our amazing employees. In this Employee Spotlight, meet Carrie Potter!
- [Recycling - It's What We Do](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling-its-what-we-do/) - Do you need help managing your waste stream? Learn how we help business achieve their waste reduction goals from coast-to-coast. Recycling, it's what we do.
- [Employee Spotlight: Kristy Hamilton](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-kristy-hamilton/) - We couldn't do what we do at Quincy Recycle without a great team. Today we spotlight one of our amazing teammembers. Read on to learn all about Kristy Hamilton!
- [Employee Spotlight: Eric Savage](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-eric-savage/) - Quincy Recycle is commited to safety, which is why our #1 company core value is Alive and Well. Eric Savage leads by example, focusing on safety every day.
- [Making A Career in Waste Management and Recycling at Quincy Recycle](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/a-career-in-waste-management-and-recycling/) - We're continuously growing our company. Read to learn what to expect when you work with us and our current opportunities for a career in waste management.
- [Employee Spotlight: Joe Genenbacher](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-joe-genenbacher/) - We couldn't do what we do at Quincy Recycle without our team. Today we spotlight one of our amazing teammembers, Joe Genenbacher!
- [Employee Spotlight: John Danker](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-john-danker/) - From Quincy to the Windy City, it’s been quite a ride for John Danker, who has literally grown up with the company. “I was a lot younger then,” he jokes, as he referenced when he started in 2003, when Quincy Recycle was a single city operation in Quincy, IL. His journey took him from Maintenance
- [Employee Spotlight: Cliff Williams](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-cliff-williams/) - Cliff’s rise through the ranks of Quincy Recycle is a tale of dedication; a lesson in the American Dream. He started at Quincy Recycle in 2010 at an entry level, and steadily worked his way up to 3rd shift supervisor. His heart and humor are evident the second you speak with him, and his easy-going
- [Employee Spotlight: Reagan Costigan](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-reagan-costigan/) - Sometimes you don’t know what you are meant to do until you find yourself doing it. That can certainly be said about Reagan Costigan, our Talent Acquisition & Development Director. Having had successful career stops in various capacities, it wasn’t until she found her way to Quincy Recycle that she found her passion, and we
- [Quincy Recycle's Legacy of Safety in St. Louis is Certainly No Accident](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/quincy-recycles-legacy-of-safety-in-st-louis-is-certainly-no-accident/) - "Pardon the pun, but we just added another notch in our safety belt. What's the "notch," you ask? Our St. Louis plant just reached 1000 days without a recordable incident! If you know anything about us, you know that safety is one of our top priorities. It's why "Alive and Well" is one of our
- [Should Your Business Invest in Recycling Equipment in 2023?](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/business-invest-recycling-equipment-2023/) - Should your business invest in recycling equipment in 2023? Take a look at the benefits of choosing Quincy Recycle as an industrial recycling equipment partner
- [Employee Spotlight: Michael Malloy](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-michael-malloy/) - If we had to narrow down what makes Michael Malloy a great leader to one thing, it's that he is always putting others first. For example, he politely declined when we approached him about being featured in this month's employee spotlight. Michael then listed six other colleagues that he felt were more deserving. His commitment
- [Mark Your Calendars: End-of-Year Purging](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/mark-your-calendars-end-of-year-purging/) - The time has come to organize and purge excess company products and files. Quincy Recycle has years of experience securely transporting confidential documents.
- [Employee Spotlight: Stephen Jones](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-stephen-jones/) - Spend more than an hour with Stephen Jones and you are going to be tired. Not because he's draining - quite the opposite. It's because you feel compelled to keep up with his energy and enthusiasm. Stephen Jones, the Operations Manager at Quincy Farm Products, is one of the people you can point to and
- [What is Closed Loop Recycling?](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/what-is-closed-loop-recycling/) - If you are considering a Closed Loop Recycling model for your company, please read our blog and contact us for consulting and management of your closed loop system.
- [New Plant in St. Louis](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/new-plant-in-st-louis/) - Quincy Recycle announced that it has acquired the plant and plant assets formerly owned by Imperial Paper Stock Company of Bridgeton, Missouri.
- [Clear Communications](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/clear-communications/) - Quincy Recycle uses clear communications with drivers to ensure quick delivery of manufacturers' loads.
- [Multi-Commodity Recycling](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/multi-commodity-recycling/) - Many manufacturers need to recycle multiple types of commodities from single plants. Quincy Recycle handles mult-commodities in our MRFs.
- [Your Gaylord Box Source](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/your-gaylord-box-source/) - Quincy Recycle buys and sells Gaylord boxes throughout the United States.
- [The Overflowing Warehouse Problem](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/the-overflowing-warehouse-problem/) - Schattdecor had a problem with a warehouse overflowing with paper roll tubes. Quincy Recycle solved it.
- [Seeing the Forest AND the Trees](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/seeing-the-forest-and-the-trees/) - Manufacturers with multiple locations dealing with multi-commodity waste streams will find Quincy Recycle's National Accounts beneficial.
- [Measure, Maximize, Mobilize](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/measure-maximize-mobilize/) - Our National Accounts team helps our multi-location, multi-commodity clients with customized site-specific solutions to enterprise-wide sustainability.
- [Inbound Process](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/inbound-process/) - Manufacturers that recycle with us often ask how we handle inbound loads of industrial scrap. Here's a quick explanation.
- [Efficient and Scalable B2B Recycling in New Haven, IN](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/efficient-and-scalable-b2b-recycling-in-new-haven-in/) - Quincy Recycle provides B2B recycling from the greater New Haven / Fort Wayne, Indiana area for manufacturers.
- [365 Days of Safety in New Haven](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/365-days-of-safety-in-new-haven/) - Quincy Recycle’s New Haven, Indiana plant recently reached a significant milestone: 365 days accident free. There are major advantages to going a full year without an accident, the most obvious being “we want everyone to go home alive,” as Safety Manager Joe Genenbacher points out. Given the complex environment of a modern material recovery facility
- [Dock Upgrades at New Haven Plant](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/dock-upgrades-new-haven-plant/) - Manufacturers and our recycling peers unloading and loading material at our New Haven, Indiana plant are finding that easier than ever...
- [FSMA Compliance](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fsma-compliance/) - Food manufacturers and processors wanting to divert food waste from landfills will find a profitable partner in our subsidiary, Quincy Farm Products.
- [Quincy Recycle Attends 2020 Plastics Recycling Conference](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/quincy-recycle-attends-2020-plastics-recycling-conference/) - Our team attended the 2020 Plastics Recycling Conference in Nashville, TN. It was a jam-packed schedule full of industry trends and new innovations.
- [The Importance Of Safety In The Recycling Industry](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/the-importance-of-safety-in-the-recycling-industry/) - At Quincy Recycle, safety is one of our top priorities. Read on to learn about the top 5 health and safety hazards in the recycling industry.
- [Service Highlight: Collections and Logistics](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/quincy-recycle-service-highlight-collections-and-logistics/) - Learn how Quincy Recycle's Collections and Logistics service delivers consistent and reliable service to our customer and vendor partners.
- [Service Spotlight: Quincy Recycle Equipment Division](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/service-spotlight-quincy-recycle-equipment-division/) - Learn how Quincy Recycle's Equipment Sales and Service Division can help make the recycling process smoother for your business.
- [What Is Baling Wire and How Is It Used In The Recycling Industry?](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/what-is-baling-wire-and-how-is-it-used-in-the-recycling-industry/) - Are you curious about how baling wire is used in the recycling industry? Read on to learn how and the different types to choose from at Quincy Recycle.
- [Waste Audit – Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/waste-audit-improve-your-companys-bottom-line/) - Are you throwing something away that could otherwise be used? Read on to learn how a waste audit can your business achieve its waste reduction goals.
- [New Quincy Recycling Facility Coming to Green Bay, WI](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/new-quincy-recycling-facility-green-bay-wi/) - Quincy Recycling opens Green Bay recycling facility, providing waste management services, equipment sales in northern Wisconsin.
- [Service Spotlight: Quincy Recycle's Brokerage Division](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/quincy-recycle-brokerage-division/) - Quincy buys and sell recycling commodities through our brokerage business. Learn why we're the right recycling broker for you.
- [Recycling Week 2020 - Recovery is Within Reach](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling-week-2020-recovery-is-within-reach/) - November 9 marks the start of National Recycling Week 2020 and we could all use a bit of recovery right now. We get it. In a year filled with
- [Searching for Product Destruction Companies? Ask These 5 Important Questions](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/searching-for-product-destruction-companies-ask-these-5-important-questions/) - Looking for best product destruction companies for your unique needs? There are a handful of key questions you should ask before signing.
- [Happy Earth Day From Quincy Recycle!](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/happy-earth-day-from-quincy-recycle/) - Here at Quincy Recycle, Earth Day is one of our favorite olidays. Read on to learn more about how through recycling we treat every day like Earth Day!
- [Quincy's Safety Milestones](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/quincys-safety-milestones/) - At our core, we strive to create a work environment with a foundation that is built on mutual respect.
- [Gaylord Boxes](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/gaylord-boxes/) - Gaylord boxes are a vital component to any manufacturing operation, but why are they called Gaylord Boxes and how can you get them?
- [Be Courageous and Try It](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/be-courageous-and-try-it/) - A core value we, as a company, live by is the idea that one should always be courageous and try it.
- [Act With Integrity](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/act-with-integrity/) - “Integrity is the essence of everything successful.”- R. Buckminster Fuller. Not to take the words right out of Mr. Fuller’s mouth, but we wholeheartedly agree.
- [Create Innovative Solutions](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/create-innovative-solutions/) - If there’s one word we love, it’s innovation. That’s what we were founded on, after all; finding new and better ways to improve waste management systems. That’s why for us, Create Innovative Solutions is a key component to our Core Values. This is all to say we encourage our employees to be creative and dream
- [Listen Up, Be Inquisitive, and Keep an Open Mind](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/listen-up-be-inquisitive-and-keep-an-open-mind/) - We’re willing to bet you don’t typically equate creativity with waste removal, when in actuality, this entire company was founded on it.
- [Commit, Be Tenacious, and Compete to Win](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/commit-be-tenacious-and-compete-to-win/) - We’re not saying we saved the best for last. We love all our Core Values just the same. However, we do have a deep respect for this last one; Commit, Be Tenacious, and Compete to Win. To us, these three components blend into each other to seamlessly create momentum that catalyzes us into leaders of
- [One Team. One Dream. One Family.](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/one-team-one-dream-one-family/) - When establishing our core values, we spent a lot of time looking at ourselves and our business practices.
- [Two Years Accident Free in St. Louis](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/two-years-accident-free-in-st-louis/) - A safe work environment is a right, but it’s one that is only earned with the participation of everyone from management to floor supervisor, sorter to baler.
- [Bringing New People to Quincy Recycle](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/bringing-new-people-to-quincy-recycle/) - Bringing in new talent to Quincy Recycle is an important part of our success. The person we have tasked with this is Reagan Costigan, the head of Talent Acquisition and Development.
- [Employee Spotlight: Carol O'Connell](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-carol-oconnell/) - Passionate. That's just one of the terms people use to describe Carol O'Connell. Her enthusiasm for Quincy Recycle is infectious. She helps ensure that the company culture is not only communicated to people internally, but is a big part of how that culture translates to customer service and our interactions with our vendors. When did
- [Employee Spotlight: Holly Smith](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-holly-smith/) - Customer Focused, that’s a phrase that often comes up when talking to and about Holly Smith. Through her roles as a Customer Service Representative and now a Financial Accountant, Holly has helped strengthen relationships with countless vendors. Her enthusiasm for Quincy Recycle is infectious and we are thrilled to have her on our team. When
- [Working with Quincy Recycle](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/working-with-quincy-recycle/) - Discovery what it is like to work with Quincy Recycle. From our customer service, to our detailed reporting, our team is here to serve you.
- [Employee Spotlight: Tom Saylor](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-tom-saylor/) - Even though he started on April Fool’s Day, Tom Saylor’s career at Quincy Recycle has been far from a joke. His ascent to General Manager in the heartland of Iowa is one of learning, listening, and never being afraid to try. You could say that his career has mirrored his favorite Core Value - “Listen
- [Employee Spotlight: Eduardo “Lalo” Amasende](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-eduardo-lalo-amasende/) - If you’re wondering how Eduardo Amasende becomes “Lalo”, you may need to brush up on your etymology. Eduardo means “wealthy guard” while Lalo means “rich guardian”. If you spend any time around his colleagues you’ll quickly learn that their respect for Eduardo is immense. Lalo is a key part of the Alsip team and has
- [Summer Heat](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/summer-heat/) - As we reach the peak of summertime, we also reach peak temperature conditions. Here at Quincy Recycle, we are operating in recycling plants that take on the responsibility of the midwest heat, which means it is our responsibility to keep our employees and customers safe. All About Summer Heat While being out in the sun
- [Safe Trailer Loading](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/safe-trailer-loading/) - Outlining proper trailer loading techniques to maximize safety and efficiency. Quincy Recycle handles thousands of loads a day, so we know trailer safety.
- [Employee Spotlight: Kam Bailey](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-kam-bailey/) - Like many, Kam Bailey loves sports. He channels that competitive spirit into his role with Quincy Recycle and is consistently pushing himself to do more and find new solutions to help our vendors. When did you start with Quincy recycle? Was your job title the same as it is now? I started with Quincy Recycle
- [Case Study: Food Manufacturer](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/case-study-food-manufacturer/) - This was an exciting project for us and one we wanted to share with you because it highlights how we can work with companies to find solutions to unique issues. While we cannot share the name of the organization, we did want to share the details. Customer Challenge Handling waste streams should not be a
- [Baling Wire For Your Business](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/baling-wire-for-your-business/) - Baling Wire is a necessity for many businesses. Quincy Recycle provides the solution your business is looking for to keep your business moving forward.
- [Quincy Recycle's Equipment](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/quincy-recycles-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
- [Employee Spotlight: Matt Garmer](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/employee-spotlight-matt-garmer/) - In talking to Matt you realize that he has an unusual story for Quincy Recycle. He saw an ad, applied for the job, went through the hiring process, and started with Quincy Recycle as a Financial Accountant. That process would seem normal at almost any other company, but he stands out at Quincy Recycle as

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- [Industrial Recycling & Equipment](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/) - We offer nationwide industrial recycling solutions, equipment, and bale wire to streamline your operations. We are your one-stop shop for all recycling needs.
- [Fort Wayne, IN Recycling](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/national-reach/fort-wayne-in-recycling/) - Quincy Recycle offers industrial B2B recycling in Fort Wayne, IN. Click here to learn more about our full range of services.
- [Copy of Equipment Installations](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling-equipment/equipment-installation-copy/) - Our Recent Installations At Quincy Recycle, we don't just talk about solving waste stream challenges-we show it. Our time-lapse installation videos offer a behind-the-scenes look at how we bring large-scale recycling and waste processing systems online for our partners across the country. From custom baler setups to conveyor integration and shredding systems, these installations reflect
- [Recycling In Green Bay, WI](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/national-reach/green-bay-wi-recycling/) - Quincy Recycle is your ultimate source for B2B recycling in Green Bay, WI. Click here to learn more about how we help manufacturers.
- [Equipment Installations](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling-equipment/equipment-installation/) - Our Recent Installations At Quincy Recycle, we don't just talk about solving waste stream challenges-we show it. Our time-lapse installation videos offer a behind-the-scenes look at how we bring large-scale recycling and waste processing systems online for our partners across the country. From custom baler setups to conveyor integration and shredding systems, these installations reflect
- [Team](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/about-us/team/) - At Quincy Recycle, our team pride themselves on hard work and great service. We work tirelessly to solve waste stream problems for our customers.
- [St. Louis, MO Recycling](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/national-reach/st-louis-mo-recycling/) - Quincy Recycle is your best source for commercial and industrial recycling in St. Louis, MO. Click here to learn more about our services.
- [Bale Wire](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling-equipment/baling-wire/) - Quincy Recycle is the leading bale wire suppliers with a national reach. Click here to learn more.
- [Environmental Impact](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/environmental-impact/) - Quincy Recycle's Environmental Impact Our 2025 Recycling Impact 9,240,000 Trees Saved 1,848,000 Cubic Yards of Landfill Space Conserved 3,102,400,000 Gallons of Water Saved Over the last 10 Years 97,927,200 Trees Saved 19,585,440 Cubic Yards of Landfill Space Conserved 37,690,408,000 Gallons of Water Saved Transforming Waste into Sustainable Solutions In today's industrial landscape, waste management is
- [Indianapolis, IN Recycling](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/national-reach/indianapolis-in-recycling/) - Quincy Recycle provides complete commercial and industrial recycling in Indianapolis, IN. Click here to learn more about us.
- [About Us](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/about-us/) - About Us - With over 45 years in the industrial recycling business and a hard-working team, we have the experience to solve your waste stream problems.
- [Cedar Rapids, IA Recycling](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/national-reach/cedar-rapids-ia-recycling/) - Quincy Recycle is the source for commercial and industrial B2B recycling in Cedar Rapids, IA. Click here to learn more about our capabilities.
- [Quincy, IL Recycling](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/national-reach/quincy-il-recycling/) - Quincy Recycle can help you solve your unique waste stream problems. Click here to learn more about our commercial and industrial recycling in Quincy, IL.
- [West Bend, WI Recycling](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/national-reach/west-bend-wi-recycling/) - Trust Quincy Recycle for recycling in West Bend, WI, and across the country. Click here to learn what we can do for your business.
- [Chicago, IL Recycling](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/national-reach/chicago-il-recycling/) - Quincy Recycle is the best choice for industrial and commercial recycling in Chicago, IL. Click here to learn more about our services.
- [Recycling Careers](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/careers/) - Our employees work hard, have fun, and make a difference for the people and companies we work with. Find your recycling career opportunity at Quincy Recycle.
- [Horizontal Balers](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling-equipment/balers/horizontal-balers/) - At Quincy Recycle, we carry a large selection of new and used horizontal balers for sale, lease, or rent. Inventory is kept in-stock to provide immediate options.
- [PaperGator](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/national-reach/fort-wayne-in-recycling/papergator/) - PaperGator Recycling for a Good Cause: Our Local Partnership w/ PaperGator® Recycling Our Fort Wayne, IN location serves as a key recycling partner for the local PaperGator® Recycling program.
- [Industrial Recycling](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling/) - Quincy Recycle is your complete resource for commercial and industrialrecycling services nationwide. Click here to learn more.
- [Plastic Recycling](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling/plastic-recycling/) - Quincy Recycle is a leader in industrial and commercial plastic recycling services nationwide. Learn how our custom solutions help manufacturers and vendors here.
- [Food Waste Management](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling/food-waste-management/) - Quincy Recycle provides nationwide food waste management and recycling services to turn organic waste into livestock feed for farmers. Click here to learn more.
- [Balers](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling-equipment/balers/) - Quincy Recycle offers new and used industrial balers to help you effectively manage recyclable materials. We carry top manufacturers to provide you the most dependable balers available
- [Gaylord Totes](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling/gaylord-totes/) - Quincy Recycle is your resource for Gaylord totes for sale — we will also buy your used boxes. Service throughout the nation. Click here to learn more!
- [Waste Logistics](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling/waste-logistics/) - Quincy Recycle is the recycling partner that can help your business better manage its waste logistics. We serve customers nationwide. Get info here!
- [History](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/about-us/history/) - Founded in 1974, Quincy Recycle has a history of solving waste stream problems for manufacturers. We focus on efficiencies and bottom-line solutions.
- [Vertical Balers](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling-equipment/balers/vertical-balers/) - We have a wide range of new and used vertical balers for sale, lease or rent. Our inventory is kept in-stock and constantly changing.
- [Career Options](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/career-options/) - Career Options at Quincy Recycle Quincy Recycle has career options that fit a variety of skillsets and personalities. Our team isn't made up of just one type of person, and each role within the company is different. Some of the jobs that we frequently hire for are: Account & Logistics Coordinators - Gretchen Meyer Account
- [Paper Converting](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling/paper-converting/) - Quincy Recycle creates industrial and commercial paper converting and recycling programs to help your business save money and boost revenue — nationwide.
- [Contact Us](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/contact/) - Contact Us at Quincy Recycle for B2B industrial recycling solutions. Together your team and ours will work out the most effective solutions for your business.
- [Cardboard Recycling](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling/cardboard-recycling/) - Quincy Recycle serves customers nationally and wants to be your partner for commercial cardboard recycling. Click here to learn more.
- [Gaylord Boxes For Sale in SE US](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/gaylord-boxes-sale-se-us/) - Gaylord Boxes - Southeast U.S. Quality Gaylord boxes for sale in the southeastern United States. We have over 1,200 Gaylord boxes immediately available for shipping from Atlanta, GA, as well as thousands of boxes from other locations. Contact us to get pricing and other details. Quincy Recycle is a leading national provider of Gaylord boxes.
- [National Reach](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/national-reach/) - Quincy Recycle helps businesses better manage waste streams and maximize revenue through our national reach recycling solutions. Click here to learn more.
- [Sweed Choppers](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling-equipment/sweed-choppers/) - Quincy Recycle offers in-stock Sweed choppers for sale, rent, or lease. Contact us today for more information or a free quote on industrial scrap choppers.
- [Metal Recycling](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling/metal-recycling/) - Quincy Recycle has years of experience in metal recycling, moving hundreds of tons of metal each month. We help customers find value in their scrap metal.
- [Aluminum Litho](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling/metal-recycling/aluminum-litho/) - Get more value for your aluminum litho plates when you choose Quincy Recycle. We provide nationwide service - contact us for more info.
- [We Buy & Sell](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/we-buy-sell/) - Quincy Recycle buys and sells paper, plastic, food waste, and other manufacturing scrap. We also buy and sell Gaylord boxes.
- [International](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/services/international/) - We have established international outlets for recycled paper, plastic, metals, and other commodities throughout Mexico, Canada, and India.
- [SERVICES](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/services/) - We help customers with waste reduction and sustainability, mixed commodity recycling of paper, plastic, metal, and more for commercial businesses.
- [Scholarship](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/scholarship/) - 2021 Quincy Recycle Scholarship At Quincy Recycle, we are proud to offer a scholarship program for students in the process of pursuing a college degree. The awarded student will receive $1,000 to be used towards expenses for his or her degree. Who may apply? U.S. citizen accepted to or currently attending a college or university
- [Plastic Scrap Problems](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/plastic-scrap-problems-wd/) - Plastic Scrap Problems? We can help. Quincy Recycle has been solving waste stream problems for industrial suppliers and manufacturers and recycling peers since 1974. We work with your team to find solutions for all plastic types, even hard-to-recycle plastics. Our recycling plants process thousands of tons of plastic waste per month. This means our facilities
- [Waste Management Consultants](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling/consultants/) - Quincy Recycle wants to help you manage your waste streams as waste management consultants through management of your industrial waste recycling.
- [Product Destruction](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling/product-destruction/) - Trust Quincy Recycle to provide safe, secure, and reliable nationwide product destruction services. Click here to learn about our full capabilities.
- [Electronic ACH Payments](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/electronic-ach-payments/) - Electronic (ACH) Payments Quincy Recycle is converting all vendors to digital payment options. Electronic payments are: Immediate (receive your payment directly into your bank account rather than waiting for the check to come in the mail) Safer than paper checks (no opportunity for checks to be stolen or misplaced) A time saver (one less deposit
- [Commingled Plastic Container Recycling](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/commingled-plastic-container-recycling/) - Do you have baled commingled plastic containers in need of recycling? We can help. We buy #1-#7 commingled containers, baled.
- [Circular Economy](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/closed-loop-recycling/circular-economy/) - Quincy Recycle offers sustainable waste management solutions nationwide through circular economy to reduce landfill waste andcut disposal costs.
- [Closed-Loop Recycling](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/closed-loop-recycling/) - Quincy Recycle offers nationwide waste reduction through closed-loop recycling to benefit the environment and your bottom line.
- [Blog](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/about-us/blog/) - The Quincy Recycle blog features current news from our company and industry. We share our perspective on important topics in the recycling industry.
- [Industrial Shredders](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling-equipment/industrial-shredders/) - Quincy Recycle sells and distributes a variety of industrial shredders. Whether you’re looking to buy, rent, or lease, we have the options you need to fit your recycling goals and budget.
- [Industrial Compactors](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling-equipment/industrial-compactors/) - Quincy Recycle offers industrial compactors to effectively manage waste streams for manufacturers.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/privacy-policy/) - Quincy Recycle Privacy Policy Last updated: May 2022 Quincy Recycle Paper Inc., LLC ("the company", "we", "us", "our") and all affiliates respects the privacy of our customers and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://quincyrecycle.com/ (the "Site"). Please read this
- [Reverse Logistics](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/recycling/waste-logistics/reverse-logistics/) - Reverse logistics rely on consumers to start the recycling process and essentially reverse the cycle of product distribution. With nationwide availability, Quincy Recycle can help your business.
- [B2B Recycling Iowa](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/b2b-recycling-iowa/) - B2B Recycling Iowa - We work with Iowa manufacturers to solve their waste stream problems across the nation and including Iowa.
- [Winter Preparation for Maintenance Staff](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/winter-prep/) - Quincy Recycle buys and sells paper, plastic, food waste, and other manufacturing scrap. We also buy and sell Gaylord boxes.

## Templates

- [Red Callout Col Left - White Col Right](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/red-callout-col-left-white-col-right/)
- [Accordian](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/accordian/)
- [Link List](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/link-list/)
- [Info Box](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/info-box/)
- [Locations Blocks](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/locations-blocks/) - Cedar Rapids, IA 6281 N. Gateway Dr Marion, IA 52302 319.382.2132 Get directions Shipping & Receiving 7am - 2:30pm Chicago, IL 12313 S. Lombard Ln Alsip, IL 60803 708.388.2362 Get directions Shipping & Receiving 7am - 3:30pm Fort Wayne, IN 2210 Summit Drive New Haven, IN 46774 260.748.2560 Get directions Shipping & Receiving 7am -
- [Location Page Template 12.3.20](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/location-page-template-12-3-20/)
- [PaperGator - Location Popup](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/papergator-location-popup/)
- [Brand Logos](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/brand-logos/) - WE'VE WORKED WITH NATIONAL BRANDS: PROUD MEMBERS OF:
- [Core Values](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/core-values/) - Our Core Values Our core values are the heart of everything we do. We strive to live out these values on a daily basis to help us continue our legacy of hard work and unrivaled service. Join Our Team
- [Equipment Contact](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/equipment-contact/) - Request more information We've partnered with top manufacturers to bring you the highest quality and most durable equipment in the industry. Recycling Equipment, Inc. MAX-PAK Midwest Bale Ties, Inc. Equipment Pages Name * Company Name Email * Phone * Message * Captcha Send me updates Submit
- [Equipment Row with Quote Form Sidebar](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/equipment-row-with-quote-form-sidebar/)
- [Sustainability Solutions Global](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/sustainability-solutions-global-2/) - Sustainability Solutions Reduce your carbon footprint and improve your impact on the earth. When you partner with our commercial waste company, we will work with your organization to find sustainable and cost-effective solutions to reduce environmental waste. learn how
- [4 icon row](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/4-icon-row/)
- [Test Services](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/test-services/)
- [Recycling Equipment](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/recycling-equipment/) - Recycling Equipment YOUR RECYCLING EQUIPMENT DISTIBUTOR OF CHOICE Quincy Recycle is an equipment distributor of material waste or recycling disposal equipment that fits your small or large-scale operational needs. Equipment can be purchased, rented, or leased. New & Used Equipment We distribute vertical balers, horizontal balers, cardboard balers, plastic balers, shredders, compactors, conveyors and more
- [baler row](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/baler-row/)
- [equipment repair services banner](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/equipment-repair-services-banner/)
- [national service network](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/national-service-network/)
- [Reverse Logistics Feature](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/reverse-logistics-feature/)
- [Don't see x listed?](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/dont-see-x-listed/)
- [Recycle Column](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/recycle-column/)
- [Types of](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/types-of/)
- [Tom Saylor Bio Top](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/tom-saylor-bio-top/)
- [Tom Saylor Bio Bottom Btn](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/tom-saylor-bio-bottom-btn/)
- [WWD Video Full Width 6.16.20](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/wwd-video-full-width-6-16-20/)
- [Phone Number Callout - not full width](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/phone-number-callout-not-full-width/) - Waste stream problems? WE CAN HELP. 1.800.311.6097
- [Examples of Paper and Plastic](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/examples-of-paper-and-plastic/) - Examples of paper and fiber we recycle: Cardboard (OCC) Office paper, sorted office waste Mixed paper Newspaper (#8 and #9) Magazines Junk mail / old brochures Kraft rolls Paper cores Hard and soft back books News blank Coated sulfite Sorted white ledger (SWL) Examples of plastic we recycle: #1 PET – polyethylene terephthalate #2 HDPE Color
- [Our Mission Row](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/our-mission-row/)
- [Mobile Only Arrow](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/mobile-only-arrow/)
- [Customer Testimonials](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/customer-testimonials/) - What our customers say: “Quincy truly acts as a partner to their clients. They reached out directly to us to discuss our company’s unique waste needs and challenges, and helped identify solutions to help meet our waste reduction goals.”Sustainability Manager, Frontier Co-op “I can't say enough good things about Quincy Recycling. They saved my company
- [Sustainability Solutions](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/sustainability-solutions/) - Sustainability Solutions Reduce your carbon footprint and help improve your impact on the earth. When you partner with Quincy, we will work with your organization to find sustainable cost-effective solutions to reduce waste in the environment. learn how
- [Sustainability Solutions Global](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/sustainability-solutions-global/)
- [Join Our Team](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/join-our-team/) - Why Join Quincy Recycle? Our employees work hard, have fun, and make a difference for the people and companies we work with. Join our Team
- [Page Description Module](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/page-description-module/)
- [Lifecycle Row](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/lifecycle-row/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/contact-us-2/) - Contact Us First, we listen. Then, we work tirelessly to find the optimal solution for your unique situation.
- [Full Width Phone Number](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/full-width-phone-number/)
- [National Network](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/national-network/) - National Network Our national service network allows us to provide top-notch service across the country. SEE HOW
- [Button_Ghost-Black_General](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/button_ghost-black_general/)
- [Button_Solid Red_Secondary](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/button_solid-red_secondary/)
- [Ghost Button Black_Main](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/ghost-button-black_main/)
- [Button_Solid_Red](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/button_solid_red/)
- [Equipment](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/equipment/)
- [Employee Contact Newest Thing Ever](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/employee-contact-newest-thing-ever/)
- [Bio Button Newest Thing Ever](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/bio-button-newest-thing-ever/)
- [Employee Separator](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/employee-separator/)
- [About Us Video](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/about-us-video/)
- [Template H v3](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/template-h-v3/)
- [Locations Banner](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/locations-banner/)
- [Location description Block](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/location-description-block/)
- [Team member card](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/team-member-card/)
- [Template J V2](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/template-j-v2-2/)
- [team-member-bio-non-global](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/team-member-bio-non-global/)
- [Team-member-bio](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/team-member-bio/)
- [Template A](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/template-a/)
- [Template J V2](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/template-j-v2/)
- [Team Member Block](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/team-member-block/)
- [Locations block](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/locations-block/)
- [Template J](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/template-j/)
- [Template H V2](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/template-h-v2/)
- [Template H](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/template-h/)
- [Template G V2](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/template-g-v2/)
- [Template G](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/template-g/)
- [Global Contact Form](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/global-contact-form/) - Contact Form
- [Above Footer Form](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/fl-builder-template/above-footer-form/)

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- [Case Studies](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/category/case-studies/)
- [Inside Quincy Recycle](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/category/inside-quincy-recycle/)
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- [Plastic Recycling](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/category/plastic-recycling/)
- [Safety](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/category/safety/)
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- [Product Destruction](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/category/product-destruction/)
- [Community Outreach](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/category/community-outreach/)
- [Gaylord Boxes](https://www.quincyrecycle.com/category/Gaylord-boxes/)