You’re not just getting rid of cardboard and containers. You’re turning waste into materials that manufacturers actually want to buy. Your recycling gets processed correctly the first time, avoiding the contamination issues that plague half the recyclables in Suffolk County.
When your materials are sorted properly and sent to the right facilities, you’re contributing to an actual circular economy. Every ton of cardboard you recycle saves 17 trees and 700 gallons of water. That’s real environmental impact, not just feel-good marketing.
The result? Lower waste disposal costs, compliance with Suffolk County’s dual-stream requirements, and the satisfaction of knowing your materials are genuinely being reused instead of buried in a landfill.
Twenty-four years in business means we’ve seen every recycling challenge Suffolk County can throw at you. We’ve watched the regulations change, the markets shift, and the contamination problems grow. That experience matters when you need recycling that actually works.
We’re the family-owned company that built relationships with recycling centers throughout Suffolk County before it was trendy. When other companies are scrambling to figure out where to take your materials, we already know which facilities want your specific types of recyclables.
Shirley businesses and residents choose us because we understand Suffolk County’s dual-stream recycling requirements. We know which week paper gets collected, which materials go where, and how to keep your recyclables from getting rejected for contamination.
First, we assess what you’re recycling and match it to the right collection method. Cardboard gets handled differently than metal containers, and we size your service accordingly. No guessing, no overpaying for capacity you don’t need.
Next, we collect your materials using proper containers that prevent contamination. Our trucks are equipped to handle Suffolk County’s dual-stream requirements, keeping paper separate from plastic and metal as required by local regulations.
Finally, we transport your recyclables directly to facilities that actually want them. We’ve spent decades building relationships with recycling centers, paper mills, and metal processors throughout Suffolk County. Your materials go where they’ll be processed into new products, not stored in a warehouse hoping for a buyer.
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Your recycling service includes proper containers sized for your actual needs, not what we happen to have available. We provide 10, 20, 30, and 40-yard options because different projects generate different amounts of recyclables.
Collection happens on your schedule, not ours. Suffolk County businesses can’t afford to wait around for pickup windows that might or might not happen. We coordinate with your operations and show up when we say we will.
In Shirley specifically, we understand the local traffic patterns and optimal pickup times. Route 25 gets congested during certain hours, so we plan accordingly. Your service doesn’t get delayed because we didn’t account for local conditions that any Suffolk County company should know.
We handle the full range of recyclables that Suffolk County facilities actually accept. This includes cardboard (flattened and bundled), office paper, newspapers, magazines, aluminum cans, steel cans, and plastic bottles marked with recycling codes 1 and 2.
What we don’t take are materials that contaminate entire loads: greasy pizza boxes, plastic bags, electronics, and glass. These materials require special handling that most people don’t realize. Glass, for example, is no longer accepted in curbside recycling throughout most of Suffolk County due to contamination issues.
The key is understanding what local recycling centers actually want versus what people think can be recycled. We’ve worked with these facilities for over 20 years, so we know exactly which materials they’ll accept and which ones will get your entire load rejected.
Suffolk County requires paper and cardboard to be kept separate from plastic and metal containers. This isn’t just a suggestion – it’s mandatory throughout most of the county, including Shirley.
Paper products (cardboard, office paper, newspapers, magazines) go in one container. Metal cans and plastic bottles go in another. When these materials get mixed together, the entire load often gets rejected by recycling facilities because sorting becomes too expensive and contamination levels rise.
We handle the dual-stream requirements automatically. Our trucks are set up to collect materials in separate compartments, and we coordinate with facilities that process each stream separately. You don’t have to worry about which week paper gets collected versus plastic – we manage the entire schedule.
Our pricing is completely transparent and based on container size, pickup frequency, and material type. No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no “fuel surcharges” that change every month.
For example, a 20-yard container with monthly pickup costs a set amount that we quote upfront. If you need more frequent service, we adjust accordingly. If your materials have value (like clean cardboard), that gets factored into your cost.
What you won’t get are the pricing games that plague this industry. No “introductory rates” that double after three months. No extra charges for things that should be included. We’ve been in business for over 20 years because our pricing is straightforward and stays that way.
Yes, we serve both residential and commercial clients throughout Shirley and Suffolk County. The difference is in container size and pickup frequency, not in our commitment to proper recycling.
Residential clients typically need smaller containers (10-20 yard) with less frequent pickup. Commercial clients often require larger containers (30-40 yard) with weekly or bi-weekly service, depending on their volume.
Both residential and commercial clients get the same professional service: proper containers, reliable pickup, and materials that actually get recycled instead of landfilled. We don’t treat homeowners as second-class customers or overcharge businesses because they “can afford it.”
We’ve spent over 20 years building relationships with recycling facilities throughout Suffolk County. These aren’t brokers or middlemen – they’re actual processing facilities that turn your materials into new products.
Your cardboard goes to paper mills that make new packaging. Your metal containers go to facilities that melt them down for new products. Your office paper gets processed into new paper products. We can tell you exactly where your materials go because we deliver them there ourselves.
The difference is accountability. When recycling companies use brokers or “commodity traders,” your materials might sit in warehouses for months or even get landfilled if market prices drop. We work directly with end users who actually want your materials.
We serve all of Suffolk County, including Shirley, Mastic, Brookhaven, Patchogue, Medford, and surrounding communities. Our service area covers anywhere we can provide reliable, cost-effective recycling without compromising service quality.
The key is understanding local regulations and pickup logistics. Suffolk County towns have different recycling requirements, different collection schedules, and different approved materials lists. We know these variations because we’ve been working in these communities for decades.
If you’re outside our primary service area, we’ll be honest about whether we can provide the level of service you deserve. We’d rather refer you to a reliable local company than take on work we can’t handle properly.
