Recycling Start-Up Questions

What approach are you going for? Recycling facilities for non-metal stuff aren't as plentiful as metal. Research your area for these. Be aware that not all plastic is created equally. Some is considered recyclable and some isn't. Don't guess which is which - ask the facility you plan to use. For instance, around here there is no place that accepts computer plastic - only numbered containers. If you can locate a facility for cardboard - be aware of the different types of cardboard and which are accepted - usually in bound bundles by the ton.

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What approach are you going for? Recycling facilities for non-metal stuff aren't as plentiful as metal. Research your area for these. Be aware that not all plastic is created equally. Some is considered recyclable and some isn't. Don't guess which is which - ask the facility you plan to use. For instance, around here there is no place that accepts computer plastic - only numbered containers. If you can locate a facility for cardboard - be aware of the different types of cardboard and which are accepted - usually in bound bundles by the ton.

I should have cleared that up in the original, but I am specifically considering beverage container recycling in whatever form it may be, plastic, aluminum, glass.