Recycling | National Accounts | International Paper

Recycling is an essential component of a robust sustainability profile. As recycling experts, we transform recycling from being a costly burden into an opportunity to add value and improve the sustainability profile of your business. That builds your brand and appeals to shareholders, while also helping you navigate the regulatory environment.

What we do

We work with you to create and implement recycling collection plans that fit your specific business needs. Our nationwide multi-material recycling services include equipment placement and are supported with national recycling account services. Our services provide you with a sustainable, positive impact to your business, the environment, and your community.

Real Results from Enterprise Recycling Programs

Explore how we’ve helped clients optimize their national recycling programs.

Our Service Pillars

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Total Cost Focus

We know how essential it is for our service to consistently be on time and on budget. That’s why we work hard to deliver the highest quality service, from courteous and knowledgeable transportation partners, to empowered customer service representatives driving value. We will work to help you reduce waste and create sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions, at a value you can depend on.

Knowledge and Insight

We not only have an in-depth knowledge of the recycling industry but also invest significant time into understanding every facet of your business to build a strong one-to-one relationship with you. That knowledge and understanding allows us to reach out and coordinate with our vast network of specialists to bring you solutions and benefits that add extraordinary value in all phases of your business.

Commitment to Sustainability

Customers, consumers, and shareholders are all making sustainability a higher priority. Sustainable business practices can improve operational efficiency, workplace safety and financial results while also building your brand. International Paper has been committed to sustainability for more than 125 years. It makes good business sense and it is the right thing to do. You can see it in our closed-loop recycling, in product design and in our operations. You'll see that sustainability isn't just a talking-point at International Paper, it's the way we do business. Take a look at how we use sustainability to drive value across the fiber-packaging life cycle. We call it Sustainability in Motion®

Vertical Baler

Recycling Volume: 5 to 50+ tons / month

Pros

Baled material is the highest value form

Limited maintenance

Valuable floor space saved by keeping higher volumes compressed

Safety features to protect operators

Cons

Labor to move and stage bales

Wire purchase needed

Horizontal Baler

Recycling Volume: 50+ tons / month

Pros

Baled material is the highest value form

Reduced labor costs with many models offering automatic feeding, bale tying, and ejection

Valuable floor space saved by keeping higher volumes compressed

Cons

Labor to move and stage bales

Wire purchase needed

Compactors

Recycling Volume: 0 to 30 tons / month

Pros

Low labor cost associated

Available in various sizes and configurations (stationary, self-contained, chute-fed, auger, etc)

Cons

Loose material is lower value form

Material must be processed to bale at a recycling facility

Low volume per haul (2-6 tons)

Equipment fees apply

The national accounts team

If your business operates on a national scale with multiple locations, a National Account program may be right for you.

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Commercial Recycling Solutions for Enterprise Accounts