Vogel Disposal feels strongly that recycling is critical to the environment and economy of America, so in honor of America Recycles Day (November 15, 2017) we want to answer some frequently asked questions about recycling.
Yes, recycling absolutely makes a difference. We cannot overstate that. Recycling has important environmental, economic and social benefits.
To help you wrap your mind around the power of recycling, check out these facts provided by Recycle Across America:
These are just the microscopic things recycling can do. In a bigger-picture perspective, recycling prevents the waste of useful materials, reduces the consumption of fresh raw materials, reduces energy usage, reduces air and water pollution, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
No! Waste and recycling are collected by different trucks and have different destinations. Landfill waste is taken to Seneca Landfill, and recyclable materials are taken to TC Recycling in Mars, PA.
Many of the hauling companies in Western PA (including Vogel Disposal) bring recyclable materials to TC Recycling, where they are sorted by type and then shipped to a recycler to be converted into or used as ingredients in the production of new materials. TC Recycling is one of the most advanced recycling facilities in Western PA. In 2017, TC Recycling invested several million dollars into state-of-the-art sorting and processing equipment quadrupling their recycling capacity. To see this state-of-the-art facility in action, check out TC Recycling's website.
To find out more about America Recycles Day, visit https://americarecyclesday.org. But recycling is a year-round commitment, and we hope you will join us in our dedication to recycling.