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Tailored Commercial Recycling Services

COMMERCIAL RECYCLING SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES

WHEN WE SAY RECYCLEMORE™, WE MEAN IT

RoadRunner is not a traditional hauler, and doesn’t own landfills, expensive trucks, or costly sorting facilities. That means our team can provide recycling services beyond just single-stream recycling. In fact, RoadRunner consultants consistently provide location-specific, tailored recycling solutions to not only increase recycling but also drive cost savings for your business.

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COMMERCIAL RECYCLING THAT WORKS FOR YOU

1.4M+

Tons Recyclables Diverted from landfills

4.7M+

Tonnes Greenhouse gas emissions avoided

99.9%

Of CleanStream™ Materials Are Recycled

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Included

Customers get the following commercial recycling services at no additional cost.

  • Tailored Recycling Services

    A professional recycling advisor will work with you to analyze and determine the type of recycling service that best suits each of your locations: Traditional single stream or Roadrunner's CleanStream™ program, that source separates recyclables for value creation and higher diversion rates. From recycling infrastructure to business recycling pick-up, we help ensure a comprehensive and seamless recycling experience.

  • EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT

    Leveraging our preferred vendor network for competitive rates, we can help you procure and implement equipment you need to streamline recycling, ranging from front-load and roll-off dumpsters, compactors, gaylords and balers to flagship waste stations, bale wire, pallets, carts, toters, drums, and more.

  • DIGITAL LABELS, SIGNAGE & ADMIN RESOURCES

    We'll provide stream labels and sorting signage for your containers, work areas, and loading/pick-up points and tracking worksheets and audit forms which can be vital in simplifying operations and building an effective recycling program for businesses.

  • EMPLOYEE TRAINING & EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

    Our team of expert recycling consultants provides digital educational and training materials to help you get your staff up to speed and keep your waste and recycling streams clean and operationally optimal.

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  • SPECIALTY STREAM SERVICES

    No matter your industry, our recycling experts help set up specialized recycling processes for high-volume and hard-to-recycle streams that include custom capture points, dedicated bins and equipment, and direct-to-recycler transportation to make sure your recyclables actually get recycled, and your operations run efficiently.

  • DEDICATED TRUE ADVISOR FOR ZERO WASTE/RECYCLING CONSULTING

    Our Zero Waste TRUE Advisors can assist with site design, training, certifications and advanced strategy to maximize diversion from landfills. You'll also receive onsite audits and event-specific support, as needed, to help meet your sustainable waste management goals.  

  • ADVANCED SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING & IMPACT METRICS

    We utilize proprietary, world-class technology to digitize waste operations and capture accurate, standardized landfill diversion, tonnage, and Scope 3 data, helping you track and report your progress towards Zero Waste and emissions reduction goals.

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CLEANSTREAM™ RECYCLING FOR HIGHER-VALUE MATERIAL RECOVERY

Since we're not a traditional recycling company, we can implement our innovative CleanStream™ recycling services, when and where it makes sense for your business, to improve your landfill diversion, drive additional savings, and improve ESG reporting.

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COMMERCIAL RECYCLING FAQS

What materials are included in commercial recycling programs?

Commercial recycling programs may include cardboard, paper, mixed recycling, plastic film, organics, e-waste, metals, and other specialty material streams. The right mix depends on what the business generates, how materials are collected on-site, and which recycling options are available in each service area.

RoadRunner helps businesses identify which materials can be recovered and how those streams should be handled. For some locations, that may mean improving cardboard collection. For others, it may mean separating specialty streams or building a more consistent commercial waste recycling process across multiple sites.

How do commercial recycling services differ from municipal recycling?

Commercial recycling services are designed for businesses, not household curbside programs. They typically account for higher material volumes, more complex waste streams, site-specific equipment needs, and collection schedules that have to work around business operations.

Municipal recycling may offer a standard program, but many businesses need more flexibility. RoadRunner helps companies build commercial recycling services around their actual waste streams, available space, employee workflows, and reporting needs.

Can businesses customize recycling programs for specific waste streams?

Yes. Businesses can customize recycling programs based on the materials they generate and the way those materials move through each location. A retail store may need a better process for cardboard, while a manufacturer may need support for specialty streams or high-volume recovery.

RoadRunner’s RecycleMORE™ program is built around that kind of flexibility. Our team can help assess material streams, recommend equipment, support employee education, and create commercial recycling solutions that fit the business instead of forcing every site into the same model.

How can commercial recycling help businesses control costs?

Commercial recycling can help businesses control costs by reducing unnecessary landfill disposal, improving pickup efficiency, and identifying materials that may be better handled through a separate recycling stream. The opportunity depends on volume, contamination levels, service structure, and local recycling options.

RoadRunner helps businesses look at the full program instead of treating recycling as a standalone service. By reviewing waste streams, equipment needs, collection schedules, and vendor performance, our team can help identify where a commercial recycling program may be misaligned or creating avoidable costs.

How can companies keep commercial recycling streams clean?

Companies can keep commercial recycling streams clean by making recycling easy to understand and easy to follow. Clear bin labels, consistent signage, convenient collection points, and employee education all help reduce contamination.

Clean streams matter because contaminated material can be harder to recover and may reduce the value of a recycling program. RoadRunner supports businesses with signage, training materials, and program guidance so employees know what belongs in each stream.

What should businesses look for in commercial recycling companies?

Businesses should look for commercial recycling companies that can evaluate their waste streams, customize service by location, provide clear collection guidance, and offer visibility into recycling performance. For multi-site businesses, vendor coordination and reporting are also important.

A strong recycling partner should do more than collect material. RoadRunner helps businesses build commercial recycling collection programs around real site needs, then supports those programs with education, data, and managed service expertise.

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