How Recycling Can Save You Money

Recycling seems like a lot of work right? But maybe it seems a little more enticing if you could get something in return? How about some Dough to put away for that new big screen TV? Some states like, Michigan, California, and Vermont, there is incentive to recycle by getting a monetary compensation for turning…

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The Basics of Recycling

For those of you who have been living under a rock for the past 15 years – recycling is the act of reusing something. There are different ways to interpret this like, recycling furniture to a Goodwill for someone else to use, or recycling electronics for scrappers to strip, and then there’s recycling plastics, paper,…

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Gaylord boxes for Coastal Clean-up

If you turn on the tube nowadays you’re bound to hear something about the pollution in our oceans, and how this will damage our ecosystem in the long run. Most people think that there is nothing they can do, they’re just one person in an overpopulated world of polluting people, but that just simply isn’t…

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Storing Recyclables in Gaylord Boxes

If you are a company that stores recyclables, you may not be aware of the best solution to store all your products. The most common ways to store recyclables are in either Gaylord boxes or plastic bins. Gaylord boxes are hefty corrugated containers, sometimes referred to as pallet boxes or bulk boxes. Here’s why we recommend…

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Use Recycled Materials, Save Money, Change the World

Global warming, hazardous waste, rain forest loss, endangered species, acid rain, and the deterioration of the ozone layer – they seem like situations out of our control. The news will scare you into thinking that these are things that we we cannot change at this point. But together, collectively, we can make a difference. Something…

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Gaylords are a better option than plastic bins – Here’s why!

If you are a company that stores recyclables, you may not be aware of the best solution to store all your products. The most common ways to store recyclables are in either Gaylord boxes or plastic bins. Gaylord boxes are hefty corrugated containers, sometimes referred to as pallet boxes or bulk boxes. Here’s why we recommend…

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DOT Inspections Causing Decrease in Freight Flow

Found it hard to get a shipment moved in the last couple of weeks? DOT inspection sprees have been taking a major toll on freight flow – making it tricky to get shipments delivered in a timely fashion. Inspections between June 3-5 caused more than 20% of all trucks to remain off the road to…

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ALA Recycling – The Real Deal

ALA Recycling is the forefront of recycling industry ingenuity. We put that to work for you every day, in every shipment. When we partner with you we understand your current waste and recycling status, and we take the time to understand your exact requirements in our gaylord boxes. We recommend box options to optimize your yield for…

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Do you create waste in your operation?

Companies often produce recycling waste in their operations. Many companies create non-reusable material and lost profits due to a number of factors. Waste Paper, Scrap Plastic, Cardboard, Textile Waste, and discarded packaging materials also generate costly disposal fees. By using heavy duty gaylord boxes for your waste storage, you can maximize your warehouse space, and…

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What are Gaylord Boxes Used For?

Using Gaylord Boxes A pallet-size Gaylord box, sometimes referred to as a bulk box, can be used for a variety of purposes. These boxes are mainly used for industry purposes because they are able to hold heavier items. It’s also beneficial to use these types of boxes because you can use them multiple times! Gaylord…

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