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Technology is Changing Scrap and Salvage. Here’s What That Means for You
For decades, scrap and salvage yards ran on paper tickets, handshakes, and memory. A grizzled yard manager could point across acres of metal and tell you what sat where. Yet,…
CFC Recycling Strengthens Middle Tennessee Footprint with Acquisition of Goolsby & Sons Recycling
GALLATIN, TN (May 5, 2026) – CFC Recycling has acquired Goolsby & Sons Recycling, a longtime family-owned scrap and recycling institution in Gallatin, Tennessee. The move marks a significant step…
How to Properly Store Scrap to Maximize Value
Scrap metal has personality. If you’ve ever cleaned out a workshop, warehouse, or jobsite, you already know this truth. Leave it alone too long, and it rusts, tangles, absorbs mystery…
Why Manufacturers Lose Money on Cardboard (And Don’t Realize It)
In the corner of a busy factory, a cardboard mountain presses against a cinderblock wall, slowly creeping toward the forklift lane like a glacier. A production manager wonders how to…
The Untapped Value of Strategic Partnerships in Industrial Recycling
Industrial recycling has a hidden paradox. Many companies acknowledge its importance, but few treat it as a strategic, collaborative opportunity. That disconnect often conceals untapped value in the form of…
Is Your Company Missing Out on Profitable Partnerships in Industrial Recycling?
Industrial recycling often operates quietly in the shadows. Scrap gets hauled away, waste management fees get paid, and the process rarely gets a second thought. But that hands-off approach raises…
How to Set Up a Scrap Recycling Program at Your Industrial Facility
A step-by-step guide to streamline operations, improve sustainability, and boost your bottom line. Industrial facilities churn out tons of scrap like metal shavings, busted parts, packaging material, and more. But…
Metal or Not? Common Materials Mistaken for Scrap
Avoid costly contamination. Here’s what to include (and what to leave out) when bringing in your scrap. You load up your truck, confident you’ve got a solid haul of scrap…
What Happens to Scrap Metal After It Leaves Your Lot?
Follow the journey of recycled metal from drop-off to its second life in new products. You’ve just unloaded a truck full of scrap metal at your local recycling center. Job…
5 Signs Your Business Is Wasting Money on Outdated Recycling Practices
5 Signs Your Business Is Wasting Money on Outdated Disposal Practices: A Guide to Cutting Costs and Staying Compliant Through Smarter Recycling Most businesses don’t realize how much money slips…
Beyond the Bin: How Recycling Creates Local Jobs and Revitalizes Communities
Let’s face it: most people think recycling is just about sorting trash into the right bins while wearing an “I Save the Earth” t-shirt. However, behind those blue bins spins…
Preparing for the Next Big Disruption in Industrial Recycling: Predictions for 2030
The industrial recycling industry is at a crossroads. Pressured by advancing technologies, tightening regulations, and global sustainability goals like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, companies can no longer afford…
Repurposing E-Waste: Opportunities in Recycling Industrial Electronics and Machinery
E-waste in industrial sectors is rising at an unprecedented pace. Unlike consumer electronics, industrial e-waste includes servers, control panels, diagnostic equipment, sensors, and machinery embedded with complex electronics. With rapid…
Beyond the Bin: How Recycling Creates Local Jobs and Revitalizes Communities
When people think of recycling, they picture tossing bottles and papers into a blue bin. But recycling is more than an eco-friendly act, it drives job creation and revitalizes communities.…
The Role of Regulatory Compliance in Driving Innovation in the Recycling Industry
As global waste rises and demand for sustainability grows, the recycling industry is rapidly evolving to me the demands of regulatory compliance. Regulatory compliance isn’t just a requirement, it’s a…
From Scrap to Sustainability: The Circular Economy in the Auto Parts Industry
Sustainability isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for business. In today’s business landscape, environmental responsibility aligns with economic opportunity. These collaborations prove that corporate sustainability can drive environmental,…
Sustainability in Action: How Auto Parts Recycling Reduces Environmental Footprint and Lowers Costs for Consumers
Sustainability in the automotive industry is more important than ever. Likewise, auto parts recycling is central to this shift. Reclaiming materials from old vehicles can reduce environmental waste and lower…
The Importance of Sustainability and Avoiding Greenwashing: A Guide for Businesses
Sustainability is no longer a buzzword in today’s business environment; it’s a necessity. Customers and regulators alike expect companies to take real action to minimize their environmental impact and contribute…
How to Implement Effective Industrial Recycling Programs
Industrial recycling is an essential practice for companies aiming to reduce their environmental impact and improve operational efficiency. Recycling reduces waste, conserves natural resources, and lowers disposal costs. Additionally, companies…