Waste Audit

Waste Audit – Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line

Do you know how your company’s waste and recyclable materials are being handled? Whether you are a new or an established business, a waste audit from Quincy Recycle can help you gain valuable insight into your company’s waste stream. Read on to learn about how a waste stream analysis can help position your business to achieve your waste reduction and sustainability goals.

What is a Waste Audit?

Our comprehensive waste stream analysis looks at your business operations to discover and identify opportunities to improve your waste reduction efforts. We look to find ways to help your business meet your sustainability goals by reducing waste and your landfill costs. Together these efforts help improve your bottom line while creating a positive impact on the environment.

Quincy Recycle uses a 3-step waste evaluation process, otherwise known as the three “M’s.” Measure. Mobilize. Maximize.

We’ll measure your business setup and current recycling needs and goals. Then we’ll mobilize and implement a plan designed to help your business in achieving your waste reduction goals. Finally, we’ll maximize your results through on-going monthly reporting and analysis to ensure the improvements are working as intended.

Let’s take a closer look at each step of the process.

measure your waste streamStep 1 – Measure

To kick things off, our team will do an in-person evaluation of your business operation. Throughout this evaluation, we’ll spend time getting to know your business and your current processes. We’ll review reporting available from your current providers. This could include things like receiving reports, waste hauler statements, and trash reports. We’ll also look closely at the types of materials you are recycling, such as metals, paper, plastics, etc., as well as the items being sent to the landfill.

Is your facility set up in the best way to maximize the stream or flow of your waste while on-site? Our team will look at that, too! This could include analyzing the layout of current equipment and workstations, as well as evaluating whether additional recycling equipment would add value and create efficiencies in how you manage your waste at your facility.

The overarching goal of the Measure step of the process is to help us gain a holistic view of how your waste stream is currently managed from start to finish. With this information, we can provide you with actionable recommendations that will lower your costs while diverting materials from landfills.

Step 2 – Mobilizeclosed-loop recycling

The audit is complete and we’ve delivered a comprehensive and customized proposal with specific steps to minimize your waste and improve your bottom line. The next step is to mobilize and implement these process improvements.

Are you throwing something away that could otherwise be used? We’ll use our national network to find someone who can reuse and re-purpose your waste in the creation of new consumer goods. Could your facility benefit from new or different recycling equipment? Our equipment division can set you up with the right tools for the job. Don’t have the time to deal with recycling logistics? Our in-house logistics and fleet teams make it easy and take the guesswork out of managing your waste stream.

Every business is different so our recommendations are never a one-size-fits-all solution. We customize our recommendations for your business and design plans to help you reduce costs and waste simultaneously.

measure and optimizeStep 3 – Maximize

The final step! By now you should expect to see tangible improvements in how your waste stream is being managed. But, how can you be sure? To help ensure we are maximizing your results, your business will receive on-going monthly reporting from Quincy Recycle. That reporting will include metrics around cost savings, revenue gains, landfill diversion amounts, and material management.

This on-going reporting will show you two main things. First, the environmental impact. We’ll show you how your material is being managed, and you will learn just how much of your waste has been kept out of landfills as a result of the waste stream improvements that have been put in place.

Second is the impact on your business’ bottom line. The environmental impact from an efficiently managed waste stream is awesome, but it often translates to cost savings for your business as well. Sending waste to the landfill costs money. By diverting your waste from the landfill, you’ll avoid disposal costs, helping your company’s bottom line. As you can see, it’s a win-win.

Long-Lasting Partnerships

At Quincy Recycle we make it a priority to help every one of our partners achieve their sustainability and waste reduction goals. The waste audit is the first step to making that happen, but it doesn’t stop there.

Is something not working right? Or maybe you’ve added a waste stream to your business. Whatever the case, we’re here for you. Change happens. The needs of your business may be different five years from now. The market may very well be different five years from now as well. When you partner with Quincy Recycle, you’ll have someone you can rely on to navigate changes down the road.

Recycling is what we do here at Quincy Recycle. So, if you’re looking for a long-term partner to help your business maximize its waste stream output and results, give us a call. We’d love to discuss how we can help your business take the first step towards a more sustainable future.

About Quincy Recycle

We solve waste stream problems for manufacturers and other industrial suppliers. With over 45 years in the business, we handle paperplastic, and metal recycling, and help clients build sustainable waste reduction processes within their business.

 

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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!

bales of commingled plastics stacked together

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!