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Recycling for Businesses

Every day across North America, huge volumes of recyclables are generated in the offices, factories, distribution centers, restaurants, retailers and other places we call “work." Properly recycling those tons of materials greatly benefits the environment while helping companies minimize contamination charges and stay compliant with recycling rules and environmental regulations.

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Learn about recycling at your business

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Keep Contaminants Out

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Keeping contaminants away from recyclables is key to reaching your organization's sustainability goals. Learn more about how to correctly place and label bins and how to inform your employees of proper recycling practices.

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Recycling 101 for Hotels

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Learn how hotels and other hospitality businesses can improve operations and boost customer satisfaction with simplified, streamlined recycling.

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What Is Recycling Contamination?

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Learn more about recycling contamination and how we can work together to make recycling sustainable.

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How to Organize Your Recycling

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Organize to make sure the right items get recycled.

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Get Started Today

Browse our posters, guides and other resources to download and share around your workplace. We recommend a few simple steps to get started: Label outdoor containers for easy identification. Place recycling posters near recycling and trash containers. Share recycling guides and videos with co-workers and staff to ramp up the recycling enthusiasm.

Resources for Businesses

Posters, Guides & Other Tools

Business Recycling Toolkit

All the resources you need to recycle right at work in one simple toolkit with labels, posters, and instructions for how to set up recycling at work.

Business Recycling Toolkit (Glass Not Accepted)

Glass recycling rules vary, please check your local program guidelines. Use this toolkit with all the resources needed to set up recycling in your workplace.

Poster: What to Recycle at Work

Learn which materials go into your recycling container and which do not.

Poster: What to Recycle at Work (Glass Not Accepted)

Glass recycling rules vary, so please check your local program guidelines. Use this poster in areas where glass is not accepted in your program.

Poster: Most Common Contaminants

Find out which items cause recycling contamination and what to do with them instead.

How to Set Up a Recycling System at Work

Follow this 6-step guide to set up a successful recycling system in your workplace. Part of the Business Recycling Toolkit.

Recycling Right for Business Brochure

Learn more about the benefits of recycling and find the recycling basics for common materials.

Recycling Right for Business Brochure (Glass Not Accepted)

Glass recycling rules vary, please check your local program guidelines. Learn more about the benefits of recycling right at your workplace.

Container Labels

Commercial Recycling Container Label

Affix this label to all recycling bins to remind employees what is acceptable and non-acceptable for recycling.

Commercial Recycling Container Label (Glass Not Accepted)

Glass recycling rules vary, so please check your local program guidelines. Use this label in areas where glass is not accepted in your program.

Commercial Recycling Container Label - Cardboard Only

For facilities that only accept cardboard. Affix this label to all recycling bins as a reminder for employees.

Commercial Recycling Container Label - Mixed Fiber Only

For facilities that only accept mixed fiber, like cardboard and paper. Affix this label to all recycling containers as a reminder for employees.

Commercial Bin Contamination Sticker

Inform employees that a recycling container has been contaminated with non-acceptable items.

Simplified Recycling Label

This simplified label showcases the most common recyclable items.

Simplified Recycling Label (Glass Not Accepted)

Glass recycling rules vary, so please check your local program guidelines. Use this label in areas where glass is not accepted in your program.

Trash with Food Waste Accepted Label

Learn which materials, including food waste, belong in a trash bin.

Trash with Food Waste Not Accepted Label

Learn which materials, excluding food waste, belong in a trash bin.

Simplified Organics Recycling Label

This simplified label shows materials that are typically acceptable for organics recycling programs.

Recycling Labels for Each Room

Make sure recycling containers throughout the workplace are properly labeled with these easy-to-follow labels for the bathroom, lunchroom and office.

Commercial Reusable Recycling Bag Tools

Commercial Reusable Recycling Bag Toolkit

Eliminating single-use plastic bags reduces contamination and saves money. Engage your team to learn how sustainable reusable bags can be.

Reusable Bag Care Poster

Place above recycling containers with reusable bags to remind folks food and liquid are not recyclable.

Employee Email

Inform employees why you’re using reusable recycling bags and eliminating single-use plastic bags.

Janitorial Staff Email

Engage your facility staff and reaffirm how important they are to make your company’s recycling program a success.

Janitorial Recycling Tag

Janitorial staff can use this tag to alert employees to only recycle empty bottles, cans, paper and cardboard.

Commercial Reusable Bag Sales Sheet

Order the Commercial Reusable Bag directly at wmgearstore.wm.com and eliminate single use plastic bags.

"No Plastic Bags" Toolkit

No Plastic Bags FAQs (Small Commercial)

Get answers to FAQ's and learn why plastic bags are detrimental to successful recycling programs. It's easier than you think to recycle without plastic bags.

Employee Email (No Plastic Bags)

Explain why proper recycling matters and how your employees can help.

Janitorial Team Memo (No Plastics Bags)

Explain why proper recycling matters and how your janitorial team can help.

Janitorial Recycling Tag

Janitorial staff can use this tag to alert employees that plastic bags do not belong in the recycling.

No Bagged Recyclables Decal

Give employees a clear directive NOT to bag recyclables.

No Bagged Recyclables Handout

Kick off your "No Plastic Bags" initiative with simple next steps.

No Bagged Recyclables Postcard

Kick off your "No Plastic Bags" initiative with simple next steps.

No Bagged Recyclables FAQs - Single Handout

Get answers to questions and learn how easy it is to recycle without using plastic bags.

Add a Recycling Widget

Add a recycling widget to your business’ website or internal site to provide quick access to these resources.

Explore More Recycling Resources

Find recycling tools, videos and guides for where you live, work and learn.

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Recycling at Home

Videos, posters and guides to help your household recycle right.

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Recycling for Municipalities

Resources to build and promote your community's curbside recycling program.

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Recycling for Property Managers

Toolkits and labels to make recycling easy for residents and staff.

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Recycling for Schools

Lesson plans, posters and activities that teach students to recycle right.

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Recycling at Home

Videos, posters and guides to help your household recycle right.

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Recycling for Municipalities

Resources to build and promote your community's curbside recycling program.

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Recycling for Property Managers

Toolkits and labels to make recycling easy for residents and staff.

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Recycling for Schools

Lesson plans, posters and activities that teach students to recycle right.

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