How To Recycle: Carpet

Historically, Philadelphia was known as the center for textile commerce in the US.  Over time, the fiber industries have largely gone overseas with the exception of carpet, which has grown to establish an international stronghold in Georgia.  While carpet fibers can be recycled, the transportation costs to the southeast US often makes recycling cost prohibitive.  By consolidating materials at our Philadelphia location, we have been able to contribute to making carpet recycling viable for the mid-Atlantic region.  During our pilot phase in 2011, we were able to keep over 200 tons of carpet out of landfills; 2012 is on target to far surpass that mark.

If you have a job where you would like your carpet recycled or if you have any questions, please contact us.

Happy Holidays from Revolution Recovery!

Take a Tour of Revolution Recovery

Have you ever wondered how Revolution Recovery’s facility works?  Sometimes an in person view is better than pictures and words.  

We offer tours to our clients to give a visual understanding of how we handle materials from the scale house interface, through the sorting process and beyond.  Coming to the site in person really helps to grasp just how much waste we save from landfills. 

Can’t make it out for a tour?  Let us come to you!  We’d be happy to give your company or organization a presentation on our services and the construction and industrial waste recycling industry as a whole.  Call or email us for more information. (Photo by Will McHale)

How to recycle: Acoustical ceiling tile

Acoustical ceiling tile (ACT) is one material type that may seem daunting to figure out how to recycle because of its potential hazards.  For starters, make sure to keep your ACT separate from other materials at the jobsite which makes it much easier to recycle.  If ACT is placed in commingled dumpsters it can be easily broken in the sorting process and will be mixed with material from other projects, making recovery very difficult.  

The ACT can be stacked on pallets at the jobsite, or, the loose material can come to Revolution Recovery’s yard where we will take the hassle of recycling it for you!  We are an Armstrong Certified C&D Processor for ACT.  Before sending material out for processing, we make sure each project has been cleared of asbestos contamination and approved by Armstrong.  We have streamlined the process and the paperwork for you and will assist you in gathering information to ensure we are keeping as many materials out of landfills as possible.  The used tile is put right back into the manufacturing process, and the policy of accepting tile from approved projects ensures the new tile is a safe, quality product.  Please email us if you would like more information on how to recycle the ceiling tile from your project.  (Photo courtesy of Armstrong World Industries)

and the 2011 Leadership Award goes to...

Revolution Recovery was honored to receive a 2011 Leadership Award from the Delaware Valley Green Building Council during their Annual Green Building Celebration. Fellow award winners that are doing great work to build a more sustainable region include Children’s Hospital ofPhiladelphia (CHOP), Collin O’Mara (Delaware DNREC Secretary), LutronElectronics, and the Philadelphia Water Department.  (Photos by Third Eye Productions, Inc.)

We're Smart! Watch How...

Revolution Recovery was asked to participate in the launch of Philadelphia’s “Smart City, Smart Choice” video contest.  We had a great time putting together this short video that gives some reasons of why we love doing business in Philadelphia.

Revolution on The Grid

The October 2011 issue of Grid Magazine has a focus on construction and demolition material recycling, and the cover story is about Revolution Recovery.  The issue also includes the “greenprint” insert with information on the Delaware Valley Green Building Council’s 2011 Leadership Awards Winners, which Revolution Recovery is honored to be a recipient.  Follow these links to read the online digital edition or to pick up a copy at a location near you.