Commercial Recycling Myths, Debunked

Recycling has a credibility problem. Years of mixed messaging have left a lot of business owners convinced it's not worth the effort. Let's clear up a few of the most stubborn myths.

Myth: It all goes to the landfill anyway

Properly sorted commercial materials — cardboard, metals, clean paper — have real downstream markets. Contamination is the enemy, not the system. Keep streams clean and they get recycled.

Myth: Recycling always costs more

Diverting material out of your trash often lowers your overall bill, because you're sending less weight to the landfill. For high-cardboard businesses, the math is especially favorable.

Myth: One bin fits all

Different operations generate different streams. A hotel kitchen, an apartment community, and a retail store each need a slightly different setup. Right-sizing the program is what makes it work.

The bottom line: recycling works when it's set up correctly for your business. That's the part we handle for you.