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We offer customers regular collection of trash and recycling, on a scheduled basis, with a safe, reliable level of service.
(719) 635-9999
Serving Colorado Springs
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WE PRACTICE TRUE RECYCLING
Just because it has a recycle symbol, it doesn't mean its truly recyclable. Your local Material Recovery Facility (MRF) may not process some of these items. Improperly recycled items can end up causing whole loads to be discarded back to the landfill.
In Colorado Springs, our local Material Recovery Facility is where all recycling waste goes to be sorted before being shipped off, broken down and recycled. They accept plastics #1-7, but with True Recycling only bottles and jugs marked with #1-7 are able to be properly broken down. Because of this we suggest you limit plastics and choose to reuse them instead!
Magazines are another example. Yes they are accepted, but the glue on the binding, the glossy paper and sample inserts make the recycling process on these harder to sort. They end up in a mixed media bin that is more difficult to process. To be a True Recycler, we suggest leaving anything with glue, colored paper and glossy coating, UV coating or poly-coating, wax coating and plastics other than those of bottles out of the recycle.
In Colorado Springs, our local Material Recovery Facility is where all recycling waste goes to be sorted before being shipped off, broken down and recycled. They accept plastics #1-7, but with True Recycling only bottles and jugs marked with #1-7 are able to be properly broken down. Because of this we suggest you limit plastics and choose to reuse them instead!
Magazines are another example. Yes they are accepted, but the glue on the binding, the glossy paper and sample inserts make the recycling process on these harder to sort. They end up in a mixed media bin that is more difficult to process. To be a True Recycler, we suggest leaving anything with glue, colored paper and glossy coating, UV coating or poly-coating, wax coating and plastics other than those of bottles out of the recycle.
Recycling Guidelines & Cart Placement
HELPFUL TIPS
The Following Items Should Not Be Recycled:
Plastic Shrink Wrap
Plastic Bags
Plastic Containers marked as “PLA”
Compostable Plastic Containers
Ceramics
Batteries or Light Bulbs
Paper Towels, Paper Plates or Cups
Hazardous Materials (Needles)
Plastic Bags
Plastic Containers marked as “PLA”
Compostable Plastic Containers
Ceramics
Batteries or Light Bulbs
Paper Towels, Paper Plates or Cups
Hazardous Materials (Needles)
Recycling Advice:
Commercial Recycling
We have 1 cubic yard, 1.5 cubic yard, 2 cubic yard, 3 cubic yard, 6 cubic yard, and 8 cubic yard recycle receptacles.
Apex Waste Solutions provides receptacles free of charge.
All of our commercial receptacles and trucks are rear load, so we ask that one of our representatives stop by your property to survey accessibility.
Each business' situation is unique, so please contact us to explore the best options for YOU! Check out our commercial service page for more!
Apex Waste Solutions provides receptacles free of charge.
All of our commercial receptacles and trucks are rear load, so we ask that one of our representatives stop by your property to survey accessibility.
Each business' situation is unique, so please contact us to explore the best options for YOU! Check out our commercial service page for more!