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So, you’ve sent an email asking a vendor to provide a quote. You’ve done some basic research and told them what you want to be quoted for. Your part’s done for now. Or is it? With just a little bit of guidance, a strong, professional vendor relationship can be a fantastic resource for your business. After all, who would know more about what’s available and the most effective ways to get the job done?

Prices for reusable scrap recycling containers with similar sizes and volume capacities can be all over the map. Why? Isn’t one container as good as another?

Chances are you’re on the lookout for the most effective tools to help you manage and grow your business. The best container suppliers can do more than provide products at competitive prices. They’re professional resources who can help recycling businesses accomplish their goals.

If you’re using gaylords you can achieve dramatic savings by moving to reusable containers.

Standard mobile recycling carts have been industry stalwarts for years, but there’s one problem they just can’t solve:

With a typical Meese style cart, about 34 carts with a load capacity of 500 lbs can ship on the floor of a 53’ trailer. Couple that with low material weight capacities, and you’re shipping a lot of air - even when the carts are full.

What if you could easily double your material payloads per truck?

There are substantial differences in quality and expected service life with scrap recycling containers as there are with most manufactured products. Better containers usually include these features:

We often talk with commercial recycling customers who would like to end the hassle and cost of sourcing and buying used gaylords by moving to reusable plastic collection containers. Continue reading to review the pros and cons of reusable containers vs. used gaylords to be sure you’re implementing the best and most cost effective solution for your customer and your business.

Do you find that people sometimes misunderstand the economic realities of recycling?

In his recent piece in Bloomberg Views, Adam Minter, author of Junkyard Planet, discusses why economics have to align with intentions for a commercial recycling program to be viable.

MACX Bin prices are going up May 1, 2014 due to increases in the cost of resin, but you can beat the price increase if you order by April 30, 2014.

Having worked for a major manufacturer for many years, I know the frustration of having only one manufacturer’s products to offer - it results in having to find customers to fit the products. There were many situations where my customers needed something different than what I could offer. Unfortunately, I was unable to help.