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Use this checklist to stand up a pallet and packaging recycling program quickly. Most programs pay for themselves within 90 days.
Survey each site for pallet/packaging waste by material type and volume.
Define daily or weekly pickup schedules. Document dock access and contact info.
Negotiate revenue-share vs haul-away pricing for each material category.
Request certificates and scale tickets from recyclers for ESG reporting.
Roll out point-of-generation sorting bins and clear labeling at each dock.
Repair, resell, or chip
Bale and sell to mills
Compact and recycle
Collect and sell as scrap
• Assign one person per shift as the recycling champion
• Track contamination rates weekly—target <5% for optimal rebates
• Share monthly savings with team to maintain engagement
Share locations and volumes and we'll launch a managed program with pickups, reporting, and rebate optimization.