Distribution & Logistics Recycling
Built for High Volume
High Volume, High Value, High Diversion
Distribution centers and warehouses generate the highest concentration of recyclable materials per square foot of any commercial operation. Pallets, cardboard, stretch wrap, banding, and packaging materials flow through the dock daily in massive quantities — and virtually all of it is recyclable.
The key to DC recycling isn't awareness — operations teams know the materials are recyclable. The key is logistics: the right containers in the right locations, pickup cadence matched to throughput, and a program that doesn't create bottlenecks on the dock or in the staging area.
Why Distribution & Logistics Chooses Us
What DCs Generate Every Day
Typical waste streams we manage for distribution & logistics operations.
Volume Without a System Is Just Landfill
Distribution centers generate the most recyclable waste per square foot of any commercial operation. Without dedicated streams, it all goes in the compactor.
Your Dock Generates Revenue
Pallets, cardboard, and metal racking all have commodity value. A DC generating 500+ pallets/week and 10+ tons of OCC/month should be net-positive on recycling.
Learn more arrow_forward70-80% of DC Waste Is Recyclable
Most DCs achieve only 40-50% diversion because recyclable materials are mixed with general waste. Source separation at the dock pushes diversion above 80%.
Learn more arrow_forwardMulti-DC Reporting at Scale
Regional and national 3PLs need consolidated recycling data across all facilities. One vendor, one report, every DC covered.
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Services for Warehouse Operations
Materials From the Dock
Distribution Clients We Manage
92% diversion across 8 DCs
National 3PL consolidated from 5 vendors to 1. Pallet, OCC, and film programs at every facility. Annual savings: $220K.
Revenue-positive recycling from day one
Single DC: 800 pallets/week + 6 tons OCC/week. Buyback and rebate revenue exceeded program cost in month one.
Logistics Recycling Questions
Pallets, cardboard, stretch wrap, and warehouse cleanouts.
View All FAQs arrow_forwardWe place a trailer at your dock. Your team loads pallets as they accumulate. When the trailer is full, we swap it for an empty one — usually within 24 hours. You never handle transportation or scheduling.
Yes. DCs generating 2+ tons/week of clean OCC typically qualify for commodity rebates. An on-site baler produces clean bales that command the best market rates.
Yes. We install and maintain vertical and horizontal balers matched to your cardboard volume. Equipment is typically provided at no additional charge for qualifying volumes.
Dedicated film collection containers or balers near wrapping stations. Clean stretch wrap is baled and sold to domestic LDPE reprocessors. A DC wrapping 200+ pallets/day can generate significant film volume.
Yes. We coordinate programs across all your facilities nationwide. Same service levels, same reporting format, consolidated billing. Your operations team gets one point of contact for every DC.
We manage damaged goods disposition through our product destruction service. Items are documented, destroyed if required, and materials are recycled where possible.
When you decommission racking, conveyors, or forklifts, we handle removal and recycling. Metal goes to scrap at market rates. Heavy equipment is dismantled for parts and material recovery.
Monthly reports per facility: tonnage by material, diversion rate, cost/revenue breakdown, and trend analysis. Annual sustainability summaries for ESG disclosures. Multi-DC rollup for corporate reporting.