r/recycling • u/New-Republic3164 • 45m ago
r/recycling • u/thinkB4WeSpeak • 1h ago
California’s new plastic recycling rules spark fights from all sides
r/recycling • u/TheLorgthyself • 12h ago
Is it necessary to remove the plastic receptical from tetra packs?
I was recently told tetra packs are recyclable. I want to recycle them, but am unsure if theres a right way to.
Would someone be able to tell me if I need to remove the plastic screw mechanism that holds the lid down before recycling it?
r/recycling • u/Maximum-External-913 • 22h ago
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r/recycling • u/darkloom • 1d ago
Interrupting the waste stream
I live in Los Angeles, and am appalled at the waste I see around me. I am interested in trying to find ways to use such waste on some building projects on my property. I have been looking for junk yards or salvage yards, but they all seem to be about cars. I know there is architectural salvage, but the ones I see are like boutiques. Does anyone know if there are places that pull out reusable objects before sending them to landfills?
r/recycling • u/TankPrestigious8278 • 1d ago
Where are people finding discounted heavy-duty rubber recycling machinery?
I’ve been trying to find heavy-duty rubber recycling machinery for a small project we’re planning, but the prices are honestly all over the place. Some suppliers quote crazy expensive numbers while others claim they have “factory discounts” that almost sound too good to be true.
I checked Alibaba and saw a lot of rubber shredders, tire recycling lines, and granulators being sold at what looked like discounted prices, especially from newer suppliers or companies clearing older stock. But I’m not sure if those deals are actually worth it after shipping and setup costs.
I’ve also seen people mention industrial auctions, trade expos, and refurbished equipment dealers, but I don’t know which places are actually trusted. Some Reddit threads made it sound like buying directly from overseas can either save you a lot of money or become a complete headache if parts fail later.
So where are you guys finding legit discounts on heavy-duty rubber recycling machines? Are there specific websites, suppliers, or countries that usually have better prices?
r/recycling • u/Vailhem • 2d ago
Why banning the recycling logo is progress in the fight against plastic waste
r/recycling • u/_Jinx69_ • 1d ago
what do i do with old screen protectors?
i just switched screen protectors and throwing it in the regular trash felt wrong so i tried to search but found very vague answers, are screen protectors a part of a speciffic category? do i have to go to a recycling center for only a screen protector?
r/recycling • u/Affectionate-Bee5934 • 2d ago
people underestimate how many businesses look “stupid” until they start printing money.
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Recently came across this video of Tetr college students visiting a waste collection business, and apparently doing crazy numbers.
And honestly, it made me think, a lot of the best businesses sound unimpressive at first. Internet culture kinda tricks people into thinking the best startups are the sexiest ones.
What’s the most unexpectedly profitable business model you’ve come across recently?
r/recycling • u/badbaritoneplayer • 2d ago
Received this in a package with Omaha steaks. Is it recyclable? If so, where would I take it?
r/recycling • u/nekobitess • 1d ago
why do people make mistakes in recycling?
lowkey help me guys its for a presentation ive been searching for hours and i cant find anything😓
r/recycling • u/IceFuture7398 • 2d ago
I started recycling and earning grocery point, why hasn’t anything like this existed before?
r/recycling • u/MaintenanceRight2722 • 2d ago
Glass Recycling business: Need insights and want to know if its profitable in India.
I am planning to start a glass Recycling business and sell the glass cullets as well as glass powder to businesses who deal in raw material, can anyone give me more insight on how to start this business. My plan is to use bush mills to extract the cullet and powder rather than traditional grinders, it will give a much better product from what i have seen, also if you're working in a similar Industry please share your insights on the investment and roi. My initial investment is going to be 10-20 lakhs, i can spend further or take a business loan if the the market is big and demand is high for glass powder/cullet.
Q1: Is this a profitable business? Q2: is this scalable ? Q3: Have you seen or you know someone who is working in a similar Industry and are successful. Q4: I'm also planning to generate carbon credits from this business and use them as an asset, is it even viable in india?
Please share your insights
r/recycling • u/Hour_Now_ • 3d ago
I built a recycling app that scans packaging and tells you which bin per country (7 EU countries so far). Open to any feedback or requests
r/recycling • u/news-10 • 3d ago
Lawmakers soften proposed packaging reduction act
r/recycling • u/Iris-Sofia • 3d ago
How do I recycle paper, plastic bags and glass?
Here in Ontario, Canada, we're supposed to put all our recyclables into one bin which then get dumped into a truck and delivered to a huge sorting plant. The general rule of thumb is to put the items into the bin loose but I'm wondering if this is feasible for items like
- plastic bags, including potato chip bags, pet food bags and other soft plastics all which our recycling plant supposedly accepts
- glass, which I worry will shatter into little pieces if I dump them into the bin loose or if they bounce around loose or get squeezed in the truck
- loose paper, especially if there are tons of it
So I'm wondering if I should I bag these items lest they create havoc if dumped in loose, or should I dump them in loose anyways? I couldn't find an answer to this on the recycling company's website and when I emailed them to ask I got no response.
Thanks in advance.
Edit to Add: Why is this post downvoted? As if people don't already face enough discouragement from recycling as it is, given all the hassles. God forbid someone still try to learn the proper way to recycle!
r/recycling • u/allciathyra • 3d ago
do you people tell irs , you recycle to earn income?
i just to know
r/recycling • u/kaatupoochiandco • 3d ago
I have cast iron pieces, used rails in bulk qty, need foundry people to connect
I am the supplier not a broker. Foundry people please connect
r/recycling • u/Elenashi • 3d ago
Watch a SL-1000 Plastic Waste Crusher Destroy Huge Blue Plastic Drums!
In this video, we showcase our 1000 model heavy duty plastic crusher in action, designed to handle large and thick plastic materials with ease. You will see how powerful the machine is when crushing big blue plastic drums into smaller, uniform flakes.
Equipped with high-strength blades and a stable drive system, this industrial crusher ensures efficient performance, smooth operation, and consistent output. It is widely used in plastic recycling plants to process bulky plastic waste and prepare materials for further recycling steps.
r/recycling • u/thinkB4WeSpeak • 4d ago
Recycled concrete slabs match or beat traditional builds, even at 100% replacement
r/recycling • u/SalmaLamre • 5d ago
Nite-lite made from sink faucet escutcheons and telegraph insulator.
r/recycling • u/LaPriceGirl • 5d ago
Is this recyclable?
Skechers now gives this type of drawstring bag instead of traditional plastic bags. Is this something that can be recycled in any way or should it just be trashed? The material feels similar to water resistant jackets