Industries We Serve
Recycling Programs Built for Your Industry
Every industry generates different waste streams. CRI builds custom recycling programs tailored to your facility's specific materials, volumes, and operational requirements.
Serving Commercial & Industrial Facilities Nationwide
40 Years Serving Commercial & Industrial Facilities
Click any industry below to see materials, benefits, and how CRI designs programs for your operation.
Packaging operations generate constant streams of OCC, plastic film, strapping, and trim from converting and assembly lines. CRI provides the equipment, containers, and pickup cadence to keep production floors clean and turn packaging waste into a revenue stream.
Materials Typically Recycled
- OCC & corrugate trim
- Plastic film & shrink wrap
- Stretch film & strapping
- Mixed paper & cores
- Wood crates & pallets
Key Benefits
- Compactors and balers placed on-site
- Pickups timed to your shift schedule
- Revenue back on every material stream
- One vendor across multiple plants
Manufacturing facilities generate high volumes of recyclable scrap, from metal trim and plastic runners to corrugate packaging and stretch wrap. CRI designs custom recycling programs that integrate directly into your production workflow, placing the right containers on the floor and scheduling pickups around your shifts.
Materials Typically Recycled
- Metal trim & scrap
- Plastic runners & wrap
- Corrugate packaging
- Stretch film
- Mixed paper & office waste
Key Benefits
- Custom container placement on the production floor
- Pickup schedules built around your shifts
- Revenue from materials that were costing you disposal fees
- Single vendor for all material streams
Third-party logistics providers move enormous volumes of cardboard, plastic film, and pallets every day across multiple client accounts. CRI sets up multi-site recycling programs with consolidated reporting so you can show your customers measurable sustainability outcomes.
Materials Typically Recycled
- OCC & corrugate
- Plastic film & wrap
- Pallets (all sizes & grades)
- Strapping & banding
- Mixed paper
Key Benefits
- Multi-site service with one point of contact
- Consolidated reporting for your client base
- Spotted trailers and compactors at every dock
- Revenue passed through to customer accounts
Distribution centers move enormous quantities of cardboard, shrink wrap, and pallet material every day. CRI provides spotted trailers, baler installations, and scheduled pickups that keep your dock clear without disrupting inbound and outbound logistics.
Materials Typically Recycled
- OCC / corrugated cardboard
- Shrink wrap & stretch film
- Pallets (all sizes & grades)
- Packing paper & void fill
- Plastic strapping
Key Benefits
- Spotted trailers that stay at your dock
- Pickups built around your receiving schedule
- Revenue instead of disposal fees
- Baler and compactor installation available
Food processors generate massive volumes of OCC, shrink wrap, plastic containers, and pallets. CRI handles the unique challenges of food-adjacent recycling, contamination management, high-frequency pickups, and strict scheduling around production runs and sanitation cycles.
Materials Typically Recycled
- OCC & corrugated boxes
- Shrink wrap & stretch film
- Plastic containers & bottles
- Pallets (wood & plastic)
- Kraft paper & bags
Key Benefits
- Contamination management expertise
- High-frequency pickup scheduling
- Equipment placed on-site at no cost
- Consistent revenue from packaging waste
Air freight terminals and cargo operations cycle through cardboard, shrink wrap, ULD components, and damaged pallets continuously. CRI provides flexible service windows and rapid container swaps so your dock never becomes a bottleneck.
Materials Typically Recycled
- OCC & corrugate
- Shrink wrap & poly
- Damaged pallets & ULDs
- Strapping & banding
- Mixed paper & manifests
Key Benefits
- Flexible service windows
- Rapid container swap and trailer pulls
- Secure handling of confidential manifests
- Single point of contact across multiple gateways
Grocery chains generate enormous volumes of cardboard, plastic film, and pallets across distribution centers and store backrooms. CRI runs multi-location programs with consistent pickup schedules and rolled-up reporting for sustainability and ESG disclosures.
Materials Typically Recycled
- OCC from store deliveries
- Plastic film & shrink wrap
- Wood pallets
- Mixed paper & shelf signage
- Plastic strapping
Key Benefits
- Multi-location service with unified billing
- ESG reporting and waste diversion data
- Backroom-friendly equipment options
- Predictable rebate payments back to corporate
Print shops and publishers produce some of the most valuable recyclable paper grades in the market, sorted office paper, coated book stock, newsprint, and trim. CRI understands these grades and pays premium rates because we ship mill-direct.
Materials Typically Recycled
- Sorted office paper
- Coated book stock
- Newsprint & inserts
- Print trim & cuttings
- Misprints & overruns
Key Benefits
- Premium rates for high-grade paper stocks
- Mill-direct shipping for maximum value
- Totes and gaylords provided for shop floor
- 40 years of print industry experience
Office buildings produce a steady stream of mixed paper, cardboard from deliveries, and shredding material from document destruction. CRI sets up desk-side and centralized collection programs that make recycling effortless for tenants and property managers.
Materials Typically Recycled
- Mixed office paper
- Cardboard from deliveries
- Confidential shredding material
- Magazines & catalogs
- Beverage containers
Key Benefits
- Desk-side and centralized collection programs
- Certified document shredding with chain of custody
- Revenue line item on your operating statement
- Sustainability reporting support
Government agencies and municipalities need recycling partners who understand compliance requirements, public reporting, and budget constraints. CRI works with city, county, and state facilities to implement transparent recycling programs with full documentation.
Materials Typically Recycled
- Office paper & records
- Cardboard & packaging
- Metals & electronics
- Pallets & crates
- Mixed recyclables
Key Benefits
- Full documentation for public reporting
- State-certified scales for accurate weights
- 40 years navigating public-sector procurement
- Budget-friendly programs with revenue return
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