Recycling in 2021: Looking Forward

2020 was certainly an anomaly year across the board, disrupting a number of industries, including recycling. There’s no doubt that the last year has made a significant impact on the recycling and waste industry.

The coronavirus pandemic changed the way businesses operated as well as how we recycle at home. Before COVID-19, reusable was becoming the name of the game. Disposable packaging was decreasing, while the demand for reusable options were on the rise. The pandemic turned that trend on it’s head. Anything that could become disposable, did, in order to help prevent the spread of the virus.

The recycling industry has become largely overwhelmed. Most cities ask their residents to focus more on quality over quantity. The rise in residential recycling can be attributed to a significant increase people working remotely, children attending school virtually, and so on. According to David Biderman, executive director and CEO of SWANA, “residential volumes were up about 20%” in the early stages of the pandemic (Resource-recycling.com). That numbers has come down a bit, but it’s still much higher than the industry is used to dealing with.

The United States currently has a 32% National recycling rate (Resource-recycling.com). The U.S. EPA has a goal to reach 50% diversion by the year 2030. In order to achieve that goal, the organization is challenging businesses, communities and individuals to to take certain measures. Here’s a brief summary of those measures:

MEASURE 1: Reduce contamination in recycling.

This means ensuring you are recycling items that are indeed recyclable. Your city or township should provide information on which # plastics they accept, as well as what other materials are appropriate to recycle.

MEASURE 2: Make the recycling processing system more efficient.

Here, the EPA wants to make sure that anything that can be recycled, is. Again, this will take education and making curbside recycling accessible for all Americans.

MEASURE 3: Strengthen the economic markets for recycled materials.

Overall, this means manufacturers utilizing recyclable materials as often as possible and the public buying more recycled products. You can find full information from U.S. EPA here.

If you manage an organization that deals with waste, utilizing a Recycling Baler will be a critical measure to get on board with these goals in addition to your own sustainability goals. Contact PTR today to learn how! Click here to get started. 

sources: https://resource-recycling.com/recycling/2021/02/02/wastecon-takeaways-covid-impacts-and-compostable-concerns/

PTR Parts Catalog – Second Edition Coming Soon!

Second Edition Coming soon!

Have you signed up for the PTR Parts Catalog? If your organization utilizes a baler or compactor, it’s a must have!

This comprehensive catalog showcases all available OEM-Certified electrical, hydraulic & mechanical parts. It includes all the replacement parts you could need for your balers, compactors, cart tippers and other waste and recycling equipment. This catalog also features Standard & Universal Power Units for pressure shift and by-pass cylinder compactors, as well as Rebuild Kits and packages at competitive prices.

ADDITIONALLY, YOU’LL FIND:

Wiring Diagrams – to help simplify the process of troubleshooting.

Baler & Compactor Decal Placement Drawings – to help you ensure proper placement of decals on your equipment, a necessity for compliance and employee safety.

Smart Maintenance Tips – to help you get optimal performance out of your baler or compactor.

To sign up, visit bit.ly/PTRParts_Catalog_Signup, and provide your name and address to send your physical copy.

Because quality parts help guarantee the uninterrupted, optimal performance of your baler or compactor, we also send out a monthly PTR Parts Email Newsletter. It often includes special priced units or kits! Don’t miss limited-time offers and deals by subscribing to our Parts Mailing List!

Questions? Please contact:

PTR Baler and Compactor Co. Parts Department

Endri Frasheri

Office: (215) 205-5486

Email: EFrasheri@PTRCo.com

Facility Management with PTR

Waste and recycling equipment is necessary for the vast majority of industries and types of businesses. Whether you manage a hotel, hospital, medical facility, restaurant, apartment complex, or retail establishment, you need waste and recycling equipment.

How do you know which type of equipment is right for your business or organization? PTR Baler and Compactor Company can help you determine what you need. Our experts can identify your organization’s waste stream composition. From there, we can recommend the PTR machines that best meet your unique needs.

Here’s a basic guide to determining which equipment you’ll need:

Do you have predominately dry waste? If you do, you’ll most likely benefit most from a PTR Stationary Compactor. Typically, they are best for retail establishments such as home supply stores, clothing stores and department store chains, as well as distribution centers.

HOW IT WORKS: The dry waste is compacted into the container. The full container is then removed from the compactor, which remains in its position. The container is emptied at a different location by a waste hauler, and then returned to your facility.

Do you have mostly wet waste? Organizations such as malls, movie theaters, condo association, apartment complexes and restaurants deal with a significant amount of food and liquid waste. Organic materials are best suited for a PTR Self-contained Compactor. This type of compactor is carefully designed to prevent leakage, which is critical in order to prevent odors and pests. PTR Self-Contained compactors have a unique liquid seal.

HOW IT WORKS: The entire unit is hauled away to be emptied at a landfill. Preventing leakage and odor control are so important because you want to ensure you’re able to fill the unit as much as possible in order to control waste hauling costs.

Do you have a significant amount of recyclable waste? Those who find they have a great number of recyclable materials, including cardboard, plastic bags, shrink wrap, aluminum cans, paper and plastic bottles should consider a PTR Vertical Baler. Our balers are the best quality you’ll find, and they are manufactured right here in the U.S.A. We offer a variety of sizes to suit the needs of organizations large and small. With a baler, this waste can be a new profit stream for your business, since proper recycling bales are valuable commodities. You’ll see a return on your investment quickly, will keep floor space clear of debris, and help the environment with one simple machine.

Contact us today to discuss your business and we can come up with a custom solution best for you.

Call (800) 523-3654 or click here.