Construction debris (C&D) is one of the largest contributors to landfills. And landfills are the largest contributor to methane gas emissions to the atmosphere -- which is the greatest contributor to climate change. So...when you are remodeling, think about reducing your waste, and sending the rest of it out for recycling...not feeding the landfill system. And don't forget to request "RECYCLED CONTENT" in your new installations. Let's put demand in the right place!
Recycling is nothing new, but few among us have seen what happens to our plastic, paper, metal, and glass once it departs from our blue, curbside bins.
Recycling is nothing new, but few among us have seen what happens to our plastic, paper, metal, and glass once it departs from our blue, curbside bins.
The photographer Mathieu Young takes us on an enlightening tour of the Waste Management Materials Recovery Facility in Pico Rivera, California.
This recycling operation in Southern California is a single facility that sorts nearly 6,000 tons of material per month, and it's quite a load to take in.
The Waste Management Pico Rivera MRF is a privately owned and
operated 39,000 square foot recycling facility that sorts 5,800 tons of
material per month.