Residential & Commercial Businesses
Small to Large-Sized Businesses
Having a proper recycling solution in place grants businesses more freedom to operate, profit, grow, and build deeper connections with customers. Scotia Recycling’s services for small to large-sized businesses and corporations are cost-effective, easy to implement, and flexible.
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We evaluate your recycling stream and determine an ideal plan moving forward.
Drop-off recyclable materials at one of our facilities in Nova Scotia.
These highlight your company’s progress as we optimize its recycling efforts.
Recycling packages are exclusive for large businesses or corporations that have multiple locations.
Independent Professionals
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Independent professionals can drop off their excess recyclables at one of our public drop-off facilities in Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia.
Industry & Export Services
Industry Services
Supplying Recyclables on Demand
Our dual-stream collection system allows us to sell high-quality recyclable material to various industry customers including recycling companies that operate the following:
Export Services
Exporter & Professional Broker
Government Recycling Services
Our extensive industry experience, excellent logistics and transportation options, along with facilities and equipment strategically located in key geographic areas, enable us to offer cost-effective, timely, predictable, and sustainable recycling programs.
Municipalities
School Boards
Hospitals
Universities
Public Drop-Off Facilities
Scotia Recycling’s public drop-off recycling plants provide individuals and business owners with the ability to drop off excess items free of charge.
Cardboard
Newspaper
Clear Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aside from the obvious reason – helping the environment – there are many benefits associated with recycling for businesses, individuals, and organizations.
Businesses:
Having a business recycling program in place will do more than just boost your company image! It will help you to attract and retain key talent, and will also impress your current and prospective clients or customers. As large companies increasingly put more pressure on their suppliers to comply with environmental standards, having a proper business recycling program in place will be a strong asset.
Individuals:
It is possible to do your part to help the environment – without sacrificing convenience! Small steps, such as choosing to visit one of our Green Depots in Newfoundland, helps you to live sustainably while making a little extra money! Benefits of choosing to recycle include the knowledge that you are sending less trash to landfills, helping to conserve natural resources, and more.
Implementing, managing, and maintaining a strong recycling program is easier said than done. Ideal recycling solutions require strategic planning, proper equipment, and coordination with stakeholders. When you outsource your recycling, you are able to focus on what truly matters – your business – while you leave the recycling to the experts. Benefits of outsourcing your recycling to Scotia Recycling include:
- We are able to work with you to create a unique recycling solution that is simple and easy to execute.
- We offer flexible scheduling – coming to your location or business when it is convenient for you and your employees.
- We are able to provide integrated recycling services for clients with a variety of needs.
- We can create recycling packages for large businesses or corporations that have multiple locations.
- We reduce your liability by ensuring you are in compliance with recycling laws and regulations.
- We are able to hold staff orientation meetings that help your staff understand the recycling process moving forward.
Waste management services differ depending on the province you reside in. Here are the basic instructions for recycling in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Remember – all materials must be emptied, rinsed, and wiped before being placed in a transparent blue bag!
Learn more on your municipality or local Solid Waste Commission for more recycling and waste management details:
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We offer paper recycling services for the following products:
- Old corrugated cartons (OCC)
- Old newspaper (ONP)
- Blank news (BN)
- White ledger (WL)
- Mixed office paper (MO)
- High grade mix (HGM)
- Shredded paper (SP)
- Sorted office paper (SOP)
- Double lined klippings (DLK)
- Printers mix (PM)
- Brewery stock (BREW)
- Cores (CORES)
We have the ability to recycle the following plastic products:
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- Â Natural or Colour High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Low Density Polyethylene - Clear (CF)
- Low Density Polyethylene - Colour (CCF)
- Low Density Polyethylene - Grocery Bag (GB)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- 1-7 Plastic (1-7 P)
- Diaper Film (DF)
- Nylon (NYL)
- Gable Top (GABLE)
- Tetra Pac (TETRA)
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