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Brooklyn Recycling Facility

Our Brooklyn recycling facility is the place to drop off many of the items you wish to recycle. We are proud to offer many in the tri-state New York area with a place to bring their garbage to dispose of it. Either by means of the aforementioned recycling, or by simply our garbage dump.

Our recycling facility is located right in Brooklyn, which makes us a great place for many people throughout the New York City area. We are open Monday-Friday, 6:30 am to 4 pm and on Saturday from 6:30 am to 1 pm. We are closed on Sundays. 

Please come down during our available hours. If you have any questions about how our Brooklyn recycling facility works, please reach out to us today. Someone in our office can provide you with the proper details. So please, do not hesitate to reach out!

#1 Recycling Facility in Brooklyn

Atlas Roll-Off's recycling facility in Brooklyn has been in operation for years. We have the ability to dispose of numerous items and materials. Learn more about the benefits of our center. And why recycling is important in general.

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For more information about how to utilize our disposal facility, please reach out to us today. We will happily answer any questions you may have regarding our various services. When you reach out, we can go over the materials that we dispose of and give you the advice you need. So please, do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have.

Recycling FacilityWhat Our Recycling Facility Can Recycle

Many different materials and items can be brought down to our recycling facility and be properly disposed of. Recycling is important. And it is vital to the sustainability of our planet. So do your part and recycle when you can! Here is a list of some of the more popular acceptable items that we take in: 

  • Construction Debris
  • Demolition Debris Dump
  • General Household Trash
  • Roofing Materials
  • Furniture and Appliances
  • Wood, Lumber and Siding
  • Windows
  • Concrete, Brick and Dirt
  • Interior Renovation Debris

Please note that this above list is not all-inclusive. We do not accept any hazardous materials of any kind, as well as any ammunition. Please check what you are bringing to make sure we accept them. We offer safe and secure disposal methods that are environmentally friendly. Our transfer station facility provides easy access to all vehicles, including your van, pick-up truck, cargo box truck or dump truck.

The Importance Of Recycling

It is important to recycle materials. Recycling has a positive impact on the world we live in. Not only is it important to us, but the natural environment as well. The amount of waste we create is increasing on a daily basis, which only increases the importance of properly recycling and reducing waste. So you can do your part and bring down any recyclable materials to our Brooklyn facility.

Waste has a huge negative impact on the natural environment. So it is very important to recycle. Rubbish from landfill sites releases harmful chemicals and greenhouse gases into the air. Bringing these items to a recycling facility is the best way to reduce the pollution caused by waste. Creating new products from raw materials exerts a huge amount of energy. Recycling requires a lot less energy. Therefore, it helps to preserve natural resources. Learn more about how a recycling facility works, from the sorting of recyclables and the purchasing of recycled goods.

How A Recycling Facility Works

Our Brooklyn Recycling Facility Collection

Do you know how a recycling facility works? Well, here is an inside look at some of the elements that make up our dump.

When it comes to the recycling of any facility, there is a difference in operation. Every state and even county may have different recycling laws. So it is best to stay up to date on those laws in order to make collection easier. While it is great to recycle everything, there are circumstances that may lead to those materials unable to be processed. So please be aware that not everything can be recycled.

For example, very greasy pizza boxes cannot be recycled. The grease is not able to be processed and recycled. So just do everyone a favor and throw it out. Or you can just recycle the side of the box that does not have grease. Single-use paper cups are also something that should not be recycled. Most are lined with a film of polyethylene. So you may think you are doing a good thing by recycling. However you are causing more harm than good by recycling it. Also, plastic bags are another item that we find in recycling bins. No.

The Sorting of Recyclables

Now we are at the recycling center where the bins are poured onto large machines. With the help of our workers, we sort the contents. This is done by time, like newspapers, plastics, cans, and so on. And many facilities attempt to sort clean versus soiled. When it comes to the cleanliness of a recycled item, we always like to say “the cleaner the better!” This is because manufacturers will pay more for cleaner containers. But again, be sure to stay up to date with New York State’s recycling guidelines for better answers.

The Purchasing of Recycled Goods

Now we get to the business side of it all. The buying of recycled goods! Recyclables are actually a commodity. So manufacturers buy the materials and take them to break them down into raw materials. This is so they can make new materials from these goods. For the most part, the plastics labeled with a 1, 2, 4, or 5 offer the highest yield.

In many respects, consumers have played a large role in this process. That is down to the increase in awareness surrounding recycling. Due to this rise, the value for recycled goods has increased. And for many recycling facilities, the buying of these goods keeps the center running. So it is a win win for everyone involved!

New Technologies on the Forefront!

The future is bright for recycling and new technologies are continually making this process easier. And expanding on what can be recycled. However, the best thing consumers can do is to aim to throw away as little as possible. This way less ends up in landfills. You can start living a lifestyle where you use less waste and implement new habits, like using your own reusable containers for meals at work. Or clean all of the recycling materials so they can be properly reused. And take the time to read up on any recycling guidelines.


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