Where Does My Recycling Go?

You drop your bottles and cans off at the curb, and that’s the end of it for them, right? Well, maybe to you that is! The truth is, your recycled goods don’t end up in a landfill, and they’re definitely not going anywhere where they shouldn’t be (as long as you’re properly disposing of them). But many homeowners and consumers don’t think much of their plastic and aluminum goods once they’ve left their hands — and we’re here to show you a bit more about the recycling process that goes along with it!

Disposal

The first step is proper disposal. You have a designated recycling can for this reason, and all of your plastic bottles, cans and so forth get tossed in there — great! What’s important to note is that just by doing this, you’re preventing it from sitting in a yard for decades, decomposing, or worse, doing harm to the environment or people. From the moment it is picked up, it takes on a new life.

Recycling Process

At City Carting, we’re home to one of the biggest single-stream recycling centers on the coast — and we’re proud of that! We take the time to sift through all of the items that can be used and utilized, separating them into the respective areas they need to go. From here, they’re sorted, inspected for quality, and sent off to where they are given a new life!

New Items

Plastic bottles are recycled and used for new plastic, as are aluminum cans and paper. All of these items have the chance to become something great, while also repeating the process of their lifespan in whatever they might be. A park bench, new bottle, playground for kids — the opportunities to make a positive impact are endless. And this beautiful cycle of life and preservation starts with YOUR action!

To learn more about how your recycling can take on a whole new life (literally!), make sure to consul with a City Carting representative as to how we can help you get on the right track for a greener lifestyle both at home, in your community, and as a planet.

Providing homes and businesses with effective waste management is a service that City Carting & Recycling has been doing for over 35 years. If you’re interested in dumpster rental or disposal services, give us a call at (888) 413-3344 to request a free quote, or visit us on our website! For more information, tips and tricks, make sure to Like our Facebook page!