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If you're anything like us at RoadRunner, then you can't wait to see what participants across the country have planned for America Recycles Day 2019! Every year, on and around November 15th, thousands of individuals and organizations across the nation come together to advocate for recycling. To celebrate the holiday, we created this post to share the importance of America Recycles Day and explain how you can get involved. Continue reading to learn more!

As more and more companies opt to recycle, scheduling one or more recycling training sessions with your employees will ensure they have a clear understanding of how the program works and increase overall participation. View our post to learn why recycling training is so important and then take a look at our downloadable training presentation that you can use for your own staff!

  Are you interested in teaching your employees how to recycle at your company? Then you've come to the right place! As more and more companies choose to start recycling, scheduling recycling training sessions with your employees will ensure they have a clear understanding of how it works and increase overall participation in your recycling program. In this blog post, we share everything you need to know about employee recycling training, as well as a downloadable training presentation that you can use with your staff!  

Mechanics, car dealers, and collision centers generate various types of hazardous and/or potentially harmful waste materials. When it comes to properly treating and disposing of these materials, businesses must adhere to specific disposal processes and regulations. In this blog post, we’ll take you behind the scenes of what this process looks like for the automotive industry.

  If you are familiar with the automotive industry, you know that mechanics, car dealers, and collision centers generate various types of hazardous and/or potentially harmful waste materials. When it comes to properly treating and disposing of these materials, businesses must adhere to specific disposal processes and regulations. In this blog post, we’ll take you behind the scenes of what this process looks like for the automotive industry, and what can happen when these materials are not handled or disposed of properly. Continue reading to learn more!

Since the 1950s, 9 billion metric tons of plastic has been produced, and today it's completely ingrained into our everyday lives: from the products and packaging that manufacturers use to the serious dependency consumers have for it. The rate at which we consume plastics has become unmanageable. This crisis has many people asking: what can we do to solve a problem of this scale? In this post, we dive into...

  Since the 1950s, 9 billion metric tons of plastic has been produced, and today it's completely ingrained into our everyday lives: from the products and packaging that manufacturers use to the serious dependency consumers have for it. The rate at which we consume plastics has become unmanageable. This crisis has many people asking: what can we do to solve a problem of this scale? In this post, we dive into the complexities of the plastic crisis, the actions being taken to help fight it, and the steps your businesses can take to join the fight.

What is a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)? That's a hard question for most people to answer. Even seasoned veterans of the waste and recycling industry may have a hard time answering it in detail. In this post, we cover everything you need to know about material recovery facilities, including why they exist, how they operate, and how RoadRunner's approach to recycling eliminates the need for them altogether!

  What is a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)? That's a hard question for most people to answer. Even seasoned veterans of the waste and recycling industry may have a hard time answering it in detail. In this post, we cover everything you need to know about material recovery facilities, including why they exist, how they operate, the different kinds of MRFs, the inefficiencies associated with them, and how RoadRunner's approach to recycling eliminates the need for them altogether! Read on to learn more.

 Did you know, a single contaminated material can end up sending an entire batch of recyclables to landfill? Contamination is an issue that significantly reduces the value of recyclable materials and renders them non-recyclable. In our latest blog post, we detail which common contaminates to look out for and the best practices for keeping your recyclables clean. Continue reading to learn more.

   Did you know, a single contaminated material can end up sending an entire batch of recyclables to landfill? Contamination is an issue that significantly reduces the value of recyclable materials and renders them non-recyclable. Recycling is only effective if the collected materials remain clean and free of impurities. Fortunately, understanding the common contaminants will help you keep your recycling streams clean and retain the value of your materials. In this post, we detail which common contaminates to look out for and the best practices for keeping your recyclables clean. Continue reading to learn more, and make sure to grab a copy of our Guide To Avoiding Common Contaminates at the end of this post!

With the wide range of internal waste & recycling receptacles on the market, it can be challenging to figure out which option makes the most sense for your business. In this blog post, we run through the most popular receptacle options on the market, and the factors you should consider, so you can make an informed decision and go with the best option for your organization.

  With the wide range of internal waste & recycling receptacles on the market, it can be challenging to figure out which option makes the most sense for your business. Before you go out and purchase receptacle(s), it's important to consider a number of factors. In this post, we run through the most popular receptacle options on the market, and the factors you should consider, so you can make an informed decision and go with the best option for your organization. Continue reading to learn more. Important Factors To Consider Determining which receptacle option is best for your business can be challenging. Before you get started, consider the following factors: HOW MANY STREAMS WILL YOUR BUSINESS BE COLLECTING? The number of waste streams your business collects will determine the number of containers needed in each receptacle station. For example, if your office collects Paper Products, Commingled Materials, and MSW (landfill waste), then it makes sense to use three receptacles, or containers, to collect each stream separately. If your office collects Paper Products, Commingled Materials, MSW, and Compost, we'd recommend using four containers to collect each stream separately. HOW MANY STATIONS WILL YOU NEED? The appropriate number of receptacle stations will vary based on available space, your budget, and your recycling/diversion goals. Start by identifying the types of waste and associated volumes that your business generates. Determining these factors will help you understand how many stations to purchase and where to locate them throughout your building. If you need some help identifying what types and quantities of waste your business generates, check out our guide to conducting a waste audit.

Two million people in the United States participated in National CleanUp Day. Among the volunteers were RoadRunner employees who spent the day collecting trash near our Headquarters in Pittsburgh. Read on to learn more about National CleanUp Day and what the participating team members from RoadRunner thought of the experience!

Last weekend, two million people in the United States participated in National CleanUp Day. Among the volunteers were RoadRunner employees who spent the day collecting trash near our Headquarters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding neighborhoods. As a group of people who are particularity passionate about the proper management of waste, we always look for opportunities to get involved and help clean up our community. Read on to learn more about National CleanUp Day and what the participating team members from RoadRunner thought of the experience!

From single-use plastic replacements and breaking down cardboard, to reducing waste at healthcare facilities and hotels, we've talked a lot of trash (and recycling) on the Waste Watchers Blog. In our latest blog, we've rounded up our top ten posts all in once place. Read on to view the list and let us know which ones are the most helpful to you and your business!