If you’ve explored the website of Jefferson Recycling, by now you are aware that we are a Class B recycling facility located in northern New Jersey. We offer custom recycling options for both commercial and residential needs, including onsite crushing and dumpster services. But some of you may be confused by our recycling of clean concrete. What the heck is clean concrete? Well, today we’re going to clear this up, once and for all. Read on to learn about clean concrete and why we recycle it.   What is Concrete? Concrete is one of the most plentiful building materials in the world. It’s a ..read more

The core concepts of waste management – reduce, reuse, recycle – may seem recent to many, but recycling’s history is long and vast. At times when resources were scarce, people have found creative ways to manage their waste and prolong the use of what is already available. Jefferson Recycling is a part of this practice’s continuation, so today it will enlighten us on recycling’s storied history.   Recycling 200,000-Plus Years Ago In the year 2000, road construction workers discovered Qesem Cave outside of Tel Aviv, Israel. After several years of archaeologists digging, one thing was abund ..read more

How to Make the Most of Your Building Materials The old adage states, “what goes up, must come down.” This may be true, but there’s no reason that stone and brick can’t go up once more. Jefferson Recycling will discuss how people can get more from their building materials by reusing and repurposing them beyond their first use.   Why is it Good to Reuse Brick and Stone? Bricks have been used in structures for several thousand years. At one time, bricks were made by humans out of clay. Today, bricks are also commonly made from shale – a lightweight rock that is easy to break down and remol ..read more

Understanding How Recycling Works   Since its increase in popularity in the 1970s, the waste management concepts of reduce, reuse, and recycle have become commonplace in the average American’s verbiage. What still deceives many is how recycling works, beyond placing certain materials into a blue or green bin. In this article, Jefferson Recycling will explore the different types of recycling facilities and highlight exemptions to New Jersey recycling permits. Class A Recycling Facility   New Jersey recycling facilities that have a Class “A” designation are responsible for the most co ..read more

Learn More about Recycling in New Jersey and the United States Everyone today has learned about recycling in school. As part of the waste hierarchy: reduce, reuse, recycle, the United States has been working to lower its footprint on the environment since the movement gained steam in the 1970s. Here are some impressive facts about recycling today.   Recycling Statistics About Aluminum Cans Aluminum Cans, one of the most commonly recycled item in the United States, can be recycled and back on shelves in as little as 2 months. Recycling an Aluminum can save enough technology to power a hom ..read more

Today’s Artists That Have Turned Recycling Into an Art As art has continued to evolve and be contemplated, artists around the world have expanded what can be construed as an artistic medium. Today, artists continue to push the boundaries of how we perceive trash, arguing that there is indeed life after death. Learn more about the artists who’ve made masterpieces from what others might never glance at twice.   Jane Perkins Perkins takes recycling very seriously within her art. So much so that she has even written a thesis about it. Perkins has become known for utilizing unwanted materials ..read more

You may know the basics of recycling – it protects our environment, conserves natural resources, saves energy and helps us reduce the amount of waste going into landfills. But here are five facts about recycling you may not know. Recycling: What You Need to Know 1. Aluminum Recycling is Important Aluminum is one of the most recyclable and valuable materials. It retains its properties indefinitely, and 75 percent of all aluminum produced is still in use today. Aluminum is also one of the only recyclable materials that more than pays off the cost of its own recycling. This is due to the continu ..read more

If you’re remodeling or fixing up your home, there can be a lot of unwanted renovation waste. Before you know it, you have a backyard filled of old materials that’s taking up most of your property. But how can you responsibly dispose of your waste? Below are six ways you can remove your renovation waste efficiently and cost-effectively from your New Jersey home or business. Tips for Removing Renovation Waste 1. Donate Reusable Items Your trash may be someone’s treasure. If your discarded items and materials are still in good condition, another family could benefit from your waste. Donate all ..read more

Recycling Resolutions for the New Year Each year, we make resolutions to lose weight, save money and get more organized. However, what if we decided to put ourselves aside and help the planet this year? Changing your recycling habits may sound hard, but it’s easy if you keep your resolution simple. By simply focusing on being better at recycling and reducing waste, you’ll be on track to a successful new year. Below are some ways you can change your recycling habits in 2017. 3 Ways to Change Your Recycling Habits in 2017 1. Focus on One or Two Items to Recycle To help you recycle better, just ..read more

Image via Pixabay Teach Your Children How to Dispose of Their Waste Recycling plays a huge role in our society, as it determines the future of our planet. The best way to ensure that Earth stays green and healthy is to educate our youth on the subject. Encouraging and promoting proper recycling tips to the children of our society will create a better world, so use these ways on how to teach your kids about recycling. 1 Read About Recycling When you begin to teach your kids about recycling, a great way to start is to have them read a few books about keeping the Earth green. It doesn’t have to ..read more