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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.

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.