Looking for a recycler or composter for your business? You’ve found the right tool. The RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts Find-a-Recycler tool allows you to search our database and connect with recycling and composting service providers in your area. How to Use the Find-A-Recycler Search Tool Use the Find a Recycler search box on the homepage or right sidebar to refine your…
Most businesses and institutions generate plastic materials that can be recycled. Many of these plastics, such as bottles, jars, jugs, and tubs, can be collected together through a single stream or dual stream recycling program. Plastics that are not easily sorted at a materials collection facility (MRF) are considered contamination when placed in a mixed single…
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Recycle Smart MA initiative is celebrating its second birthday this month, as highlighted by Waste360. Since 2018, this initiative has been increasing awareness around recycling in Massachusetts and empowering Bay Staters to collect the proper materials for recycling at home, school, and work, without introducing contamination from problem…
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) recently released Recycle Smart, a statewide initiative focused on putting the right materials in recycling bins and separating “problem materials” that cause contamination and drive up the cost of recycling. The goal of this initiative is to reduce contamination in materials sent to Massachusetts Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs).…
Each year, RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts (RecyclingWorks) produces a year-end report, summarizing the program’s work to provide waste diversion assistance for the commercial and institutional sectors through a robust suite of services. During the last fiscal year, RecyclingWorks assisted over 1,600 businesses, diverting more than 3,400 tons of material from disposal. This contributes to an overall…
Why should you recycle paper? Recyclable paper has been prohibited from disposal in Massachusetts since 1994 by the Massachusetts Waste Bans. In today’s economy, many businesses recycle paper because it saves them money on waste disposal costs. Recycling is also good for the planet and your local community because it helps conserve valuable resources, reduces…
In 2014, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) established a solid waste disposal ban that applies to businesses and institutions disposing one ton or more of food waste per week. Effective November 1, 2022, the MassDEP lowered the threshold for the commercial organics ban so that it applies to businesses and institutions generating one-half…
Why should you recycle fluorescent lamps? Currently, all mercury-containing lamps are prohibited from the waste stream by the Mercury Management Act. This includes the green-tipped lamps that are marketed as “low-mercury.” Since energy-efficient lamps contain small amounts of mercury, they need to be handled and disposed of properly. Fortunately, recycling these lamps is inexpensive and…
Do you often find yourself unsure of the actual shelf life of your groceries? Every day, people throw away food that is still delicious and healthy, but luckily there’s a new resource to help consumers who are uncertain; Check out Stilltasty.com, where you can search for different food categories and learn how you can best store…
