Plastic Recycling
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…
Read MoreAre all Plastics Equally Valuable to Recycle?
Plastic bottles rank among the nation’s top-recycled materials, yet millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills each year. At Quincy Recycle, we work with businesses and manufacturers to divert recyclable Post-Industrial plastics from landfills and maximize the value of their plastic loads. Not all plastics are equally valuable to recycle: different types have…
Read MoreThe Benefits Of Starting A Recycling Green Initiative At Your Company
Businesses often overlook waste management until it becomes a visible problem. You can easily see overflowing bins, loose waste, and scrap piles cluttering your facility and taking up space. What you don’t see, however, is how much your company contributes to landfills annually. Launching a company-wide green initiative restores your control over the workspace and…
Read MoreHow to Maximize the Value of Plastic Regrind
Production scrap may seem like an unavoidable loss. However, with industrial plastic recycling, these materials can transform from a drain on resources to a possible revenue stream. Let’s explore how Quincy Recycle can turn your surplus plastic waste into surplus gains. What is Plastic Regrind? Plastic regrind, also referred to as Post Industrial Regrind (PIR),…
Read More5 Common Myths About Industrial Plastic Recycling
Plastic is one of the most versatile materials in the world. However, due to its mass production, plastic waste is an ever-growing concern. Industrial companies that produce plastic waste are commonly faced with the environmental impact of plastics. Most of the world’s plastic ends up in landfills and can take up to 500 years to…
Read MoreHappy Earth Day From Quincy Recycle!
Here at Quincy Recycle, Earth Day and what it stands for is kind of a big deal. After all, our business is built around finding solutions to help our clients and communities reduce waste and achieve sustainability. Read on to learn more about one of our favorite holidays and how we try to treat every…
Read MoreTeam Spotlight: Opportunity, Ownership, & Optical Sorting in Quincy, IL
Quincy, Illinois – home to beautiful riverboat views of the Mississippi River, the Adams County Courthouse, and Quincy Recycle’s very first plant (yes, it’s how we got our name). Since this plant first opened in 1974, Quincy Recycle’s services and nationwide reach have expanded considerably. But the success and positive impact produced by the Quincy,…
Read MoreQuincy Recycle Attends 2020 Plastics Recycling Conference
Back in February, a few members from our team attended the 2020 Plastics Recycling Conference and Trade Show in Nashville, TN. It was an amazing few days and we want to share some of the highlights from this year’s conference.
Read MoreMajor Upgrade to Chicago-area Plant
We’re hearing freight drivers are extremely happy with the improvements to our Chicago-area plant. Why? Easier and quicker scaling and unloading due to a major upgrade to our Alsip, IL facility. The two key factors: A new drive-on, drive-off scale A vastly larger staging and unloading area Where previously drivers had to back off after…
Read MoreCommingle Plastic (#1-7 Plastics)
If you have commingle plastic, we’d like to talk. Quincy Recycle handles hundreds of tons of commingle plastic each month, and we’re in the market for more. By commingle, we mean post-consumer, #1 to #7 plastic containers, baled. These bales can contain some tin or aluminum cans.
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