Today we continue our recycling facts, we are discussing paper. This includes many forms of paper, including office paper, newspaper and even corrugated cardboard. Paper is among one of the largest parts of the waste stream, every year thousands of tons of paper end up...
Today we are going to talk about some facts on the importance of recycling your aluminum cans. Every day we throw out so much aluminum that ends up in a landfill, aluminum cans are one of the easiest recyclable materials on the planet. There are...
Today we conclude our series Reduce, Reuse Recycle Equals Added Profits. If there is anything Ely Enterprises can do to help with your recycling concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 216-252-8090. Since the equipment has such a long life cycle, it’s important to...
What should you do if you want to explore the options available to your company? The first place to start is behind your building. Take a good look at what you are throwing away, do an analysis, talk to the people on the plant floor,...
Another overlooked option is a compactor to reduce the volume of waste being contracted for removal. It always amazes me the amount of companies that rely on their waste disposal contractor for recommendations on handling their company’s refuse. These companies are hauling companies, so the...
All of us as business managers or owners are always looking for ways to improve the bottom line for our company. One of the most overlooked and simplest areas to save money and decrease operating expense is in the material that we throw away. Everyone remembers...
When you are purchasing equipment, you want to know a machine can handle the job properly; otherwise you are just throwing money down the drain....
The team at Ely Enterprises had a great opportunity to present at the SuperCorr Expo this year in Orlando Florida! The event had over 3500 attendees over a 4 day period. Ely Enterprises had a chance to talk to customers about their used and new...
E-waste is a growing problem, accounting for 20-50 million metric tons of global waste per year according to the EPA. It is also the fastest growing waste stream in the EU. Many recyclers do not recycle e-waste responsibly. After the cargo barge Khian Sea...
Today I am going to discuss what a MRF(materials recovery facility) is. A materials recovery facility, (MRF, pronounced "murf") is a specialized plant that receives, separates and prepares recyclable materials for marketing to end-user manufacturers. Generally, there are two different types: clean and dirty materials recovery...
