Packaging Waste: Drums & Totes
In last month’s blog, I discussed pallets, knockdowns and other rigid plastics that are part of the industrial and manufacturing packaging waste stream. This month I’ll dive into drums and…
What are my options to keep our materials out of the landfill?
We generate packaging and production waste that is recyclable but I’m told that recyclers only want truckload quantities of certain materials. Many recycling operations will accept loads of mixed products…
Other Forms Of Packaging Waste
Last month we discussed cardboard and paper-based packaging waste suitable for recycling. In this month’s blog, I will discuss pallets, wood dunnage, and crates. In Middle Tennessee, where Cumberland is…
What are the most commonly recycled products from commercial and industrial businesses?
Cardboard, including boxes for re-use and baled cardboard. Wood pallets are highly recoverable. Most plastics can be recovered too. Pallets too, both plastic and wood are highly recyclable. Contact Cumberland…
Managing Packaging Waste
Packaging waste creates headaches and heartburn for managers who want to reduce their plant’s costs and manage the environmental footprint. It can be a tough pill to swallow: your facility…
We have three (or more) vendors now managing our waste/byproducts. I’m not sure we want to add another.
That’s understandable. We’re not a vendor. We’re a management company, a third party that can manage your vendors for you. We hold them accountable and provide you with management tools…
Finding The Right Buyers For A Plant’s Byproduct Or Discards
A very smart man once said, “recyclables aren’t sold; they’re bought.” And with a few obvious exceptions, this is true. Some products have a ready market. Corn, wheat, and old…
My company has been working with this local contractor for a long time. Will you replace him?
We take the long view. If a vendor is providing a good service at a fair price, then fine. We look for opportunities in areas that are not being managed,…
ESG and Recycling
Last month I talked about how sustainability is taking shape within the fast-growing world of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and how ESG increasingly influences the definition of success for…
How does your fee structure work?
Or How much do you charge? To make things simpler, Cumberland’s fees are built into the costs we quote you for services. Very often, we reduce the expenses that clients…