Waste and cardboard recycling for retailers
A store makes a lot of cardboard, a steady stream of trash and the occasional remodel, and every location has a different hauler and a different invoice. We set up compactors, balers and containers by store, add roll-offs for remodels and send one bill, so each store manager has one number to call.
- CardboardBaled or compacted
- TrashFront-load or compactor
- RemodelsRoll-offs on schedule
Your account executive for commercial dumpsters and compactors
Keith Bonneau
Account Executive, commercial dumpsters and compactors
Talk to Keith about front-load containers, compactors and balers, and recurring service for your sites.
See all commercial dumpster and compactor resources
Reporting on ESG or sustainability? Ask Keith for waste data by site: tons by stream, tons diverted and tons landfilled, from hauler and facility tickets. ESG waste reporting
Cardboard first
Cardboard is the stream to get right
Corrugated boxes are the largest single packaging stream stores handle, and they are also the most recycled. EPA reports a recycling rate of 96.5 percent for corrugated boxes in 2018, about 32.1 million tons recycled of 33.3 million generated.1 That makes cardboard worth separating even in a small store, because the market for it is strong.
Whether a baler or a compactor fits depends on volume, space and what else you throw away. Our baler vs compactor guide walks through it. If you use a baler, OSHA's safety bulletin on baling and compacting equipment lists the standards that apply, including machine guarding and lockout and tagout, and refers to the ANSI Z245 baler standards.2
Several stores, one invoice?
Send us the store list and what each uses today. We source local providers and show you spend by store on one invoice.
What a store needs
The services a store usually needs
Every store is a little different, but the list is short.
| Need | What we set up | Related |
|---|---|---|
| Daily trash | Front-load or compactor service on a schedule | Commercial dumpsters and compactors |
| Cardboard | A baler or a dedicated container, with pickup when full | Compactors and balers |
| Remodels and resets | Roll-offs with swaps tied to the schedule | Dumpster rental |
| Seasonal peaks | Extra pickups or an added container for holidays | Front-load vs roll-off |
Across stores
What changes with one agreement
The same service levels and the same invoice at every location.
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One invoice by store
See spend by location without collecting spreadsheets.
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One call
Store managers call us, and we contact the local provider the same business day.
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Consistent terms
The same pickup standards and reporting at every store.
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New stores covered
Open a new location and we source a provider in that market.
Common questions
Retailer questions
What waste services do retailers need?
Daily trash service, cardboard handling by baler or container, roll-offs for remodels and resets, and extra capacity for seasonal peaks.
Should a store use a baler or a compactor?
It depends on cardboard volume and space. A baler is used for cardboard, and a compactor for mixed trash. Our guide compares them.
Is cardboard worth recycling?
Yes. EPA reports a corrugated box recycling rate of 96.5 percent for 2018, so the stream is well established.
What safety rules apply to balers?
OSHA's bulletin on baling and compacting equipment lists machine guarding and lockout and tagout among the applicable standards. Follow the manufacturer's instructions as well.
Can you handle stores in different cities?
Yes. We source local providers in each market and keep one agreement and one invoice.
How do I get a quote?
Call Keith at (978) 612-6647 or request a quote with the store list.
One agreement for every store
Local providers do the work; we hold the contract, own the problems, and send one bill. If a pickup gets missed, we contact the provider the same business day.