The Journey of Recycling: From Disposal to Renewal in Upstate South Carolina

In a world where sustainability has taken center stage, understanding the recycling process is more important than ever. Recycling isn't just about tossing items into a blue bin. It's a complex journey that involves various stages and a collective effort. Ever Green Environmental is at the forefront of this endeavor. We pick up recyclables around Greenville, embarking on a journey that leads to a more sustainable future. Join us as we shed light on our recycling process, guided by our commitment to environmental stewardship. If you’re interested in signing up for recycling services with a dependable and trustworthy company, give us a call today!

What’s the Recycling Process?

The recycling journey begins with us diligently collecting your recyclables on your scheduled neighborhood pickup days. Our trucks will comb through your Columbia area neighborhood and gather the materials. After pickup, these recyclables are transported to our specialized sorting facility. This place acts as a hub, where the real transformation process begins. We weigh, sort and bundle recycled items at our sorting facility. Because we offer single sort recycling services, much of the collected material arrives mixed.

First, we dump all the materials onto our tipping floor. If you can imagine it, the floor of the facility becomes a canvas on which the intricate sorting process takes place. From the tipping floor, the recycled items make their way onto a conveyor belt. The belt ushers them into an initial sorting machine. There is a presort room, which acts as a decontamination zone. In this crucial space, our dedicated team members meticulously extract items that shouldn't be in the bins. They’ll remove items like rope-like materials and plastic bags. Throughout the detailed sorting process, our quality control staff are on high alert. They closely monitor the materials that pass through the sorting equipment, picking out any contamination that automated machines may have missed. This is a very important step in the recycling process. Any banned items that are recycled can contaminate materials, tarnishing their reusability.

Once the meticulous sorting and quality control phases are complete, the remaining recyclable material is ready for the final step. The material is weighed, bundled, and transformed into transportable cubes, or bales. These bales contain a treasure trove of recycled resources, eagerly awaiting their chance to take on new life. These bales are offered to companies around Simpsonville that understand the value of recycled materials. These companies use these resources to craft their products, completing the recycling cycle! From discarded materials to essential components of new products, the journey showcases the incredible potential of recycling.

Recycle Responsibly with Ever Green Environmental

Every step in the recycling process highlights the importance of responsible recycling practices. By placing the right items in the bins and avoiding contamination, you play an active role in ensuring that the recycling journey is smooth and effective. Ever Green Environmental’s commitment to excellence is here to help you work toward a cleaner, greener South Carolina.