Memphis Recycling Services

Material Hauling

Material Hauling. Recyclable Commodity Transportation. Logistics Services.

From loose to baled materials like OCC (cardboard) and office paper to plastics, metals, and select waste streams, we tailor pickups, equipment, and documentation to your operation.

Material-Hauling (1)-min
Paper & Cardboard: Recycled into new paper products
Plastics: PET, HDPE, LDPE, PP, film, Etc.
Metals: Aluminum • Steel • Ferrous • Non-Ferrous
Product Destruction • Document Destruction
Wood • Pallet Waste Recycling (Plastic & Wood)

*Availability varies by schedule and demand.

Greater Memphis Coverage

Shelby County, DeSoto County, Crittenden County

End‑to‑End Waste & Recycling Coverage

Bale Route • Staged & Live‑Load Trailers • Box Trucks

Bale Route Pickups

Designed for sites with baling equipment. You accumulate bales onsite, and we schedule pickups based on volume and cadence. Self‑loading/unloading equipment speeds dock turns and minimises storage pressure.

-Best for consistent output of OCC, office paper, and select plastics

-Ground‑level bale access preferred; dock loading supported

-The program can include volume‑based rebates where markets allow

Flexible pickup windows; milk‑run or dedicated

Trailer Services

High‑volume solution for bulk recyclables.

-Staged Trailers: Trailer left onsite as overflow storage; monthly rental applies when stationary

-Live‑Load: Trailer arrives on schedule, loads immediately, and departs — fast turnaround

-Ideal for OCC, mixed paper, plastics, and other dense streams

Reduces double‑handling; extends warehouse capacity

Box Truck Pickups

Moderate volumes and multi‑stop routes. Always live‑load; dock height is standard with liftgates available.

-Materials palletized or staged in bins/totes

-Run as milk routes (several stops) or single pickups

-Suited to fiber, plastics, and specialty recyclables

Ideal for campuses, retail networks, and light‑industrial

Accepted Streams (typical)

Accepted materials vary by market and facility. We configure streams to match local guidelines and end‑market demand.

Category

Examples

Notes

Paper & Cardboard

Old Corrugated Containers (OCC)

Office paper

Mixed paper

Paperboard (cereal boxes, chipboard)

Magazines and newspapers

Keep clean, dry, and flattened; bale or stage loose by program.

Plastics

PET (#1) beverage bottles

HDPE (#2) milk jugs and detergent bottles

LDPE film (shrink wrap, pallet wrap

PP containers (yogurt cups, tubs)

Rigid plastics (bins, crates)

Empty and rinsed; consolidate film in gaylords or bales where supported.

Metals

Aluminum

Steel

Ferrous scrap (iron-based)

Non-ferrous scrap (copper, brass)

Ensure items are free of contaminants; separate if required by facility.

Product Destruction

Branded goods

proprietary packaging

damaged or expired products

Certified destruction with compliance and proof-of-service documentation.

Document Destruction

Confidential documents

Secure shredding of sensitive paperwork

Certified destruction with compliance and proof-of-service documentation.

Wood Recycling

Untreated lumber

crates

skids

Sort by material type; avoid contaminated or painted wood unless approved.

Pallet Recycling

Wooden pallets

Plastic pallets

Stack safely; remove contaminants and nails; separate plastic from wood.

Restricted / Special Handling

-Hazardous/medical waste; paints, oils, chemicals

-Food‑contaminated items; liquids in containers

-Loose plastic bags/film in single‑stream; Styrofoam in most markets

-Electronics, batteries, bulbs — serviced via dedicated programs

Ask about specialized pickups for e‑waste, bulbs & batteries

Preparation & Packaging

-Bales: Consistent bale size and tie integrity improve loader efficiency. We’ll set target specs during onboarding.

-Pallets / Gaylords: Stage materials stacked safely; label streams to prevent cross‑contamination.

-Clean, Dry, Unbagged: Empty containers, keep fiber dry, and place recyclables loose — never bagged — unless program specifies film collection.

-Dock & Access: Confirm dock height, trailer approach, and gate clearances before first pickup.

Smart Setup Tips

-Flatten cardboard; avoid waxed fiber unless approved

-Rinse containers; remove food & liquids

-Use signage at eye level near loading points

-Pair recycling stations with trash to cut contamination

Scheduling, Service Levels & Equipment

Pickup Cadence

-Milk‑run routes consolidate multiple stops

-Dedicated runs for high‑volume single sites

-Live‑load appointments for docks with limited staging

Equipment Options

-Trailers (staged or live‑load)

-Box trucks (dock‑height, liftgate)

-Self‑loading/unloading gear for bale routes

How It Works

Bale Route Pickups

  1. Accumulate bales onsite.
  2. Schedule pickup based on volume.
  3. Truck arrives and loads bales quickly.
  4. Materials transported for recycling.

Staged & Live-Load Trailers

  1. Choose staged or live-load option.
  2. Trailer delivered or arrives at scheduled time.
  3. Load materials (bulk fiber, plastics).
  4. Trailer departs for processing.

Box Truck Pickups

  1. Prepare palletized or binned materials.
  2. Truck arrives for live-load.
  3. Materials are loaded dock-height or via liftgate.
  4. Pickup completed and routed for recycling.

Service Area — Greater Memphis

Serving Shelby County, DeSoto County (MS), and Crittenden County (AR).

Memphis — Downtown, South Main, Midtown, Medical District

East Memphis — Berclair, High Point, Audubon, Quince

Cordova & Bartlett

Germantown & Collierville

Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch

West Memphis & Marion (AR)

*Availability may vary by job type and municipal guidelines. Contact us to confirm service at your address.*

Waste & Recycling Audit and Rebates

Maximize savings and sustainability with our audit programs and market-based rebates for high-value recyclables.

Rebates for High-Value Streams

Volume-based rebates may apply for commodities like OCC (cardboard), metals, and certain plastics. Rebates depend on:

-Market conditions and commodity pricing

-Material quality and contamination levels

-Volume thresholds and pickup frequency

Benefits:

-Reduce overall disposal costs

-Generate revenue from recyclables

-Improve sustainability metrics and reporting

Free Recycling Audit

What We Do:

-Site walkthrough to review current setup

-Material sampling and contamination check

-Volume estimation for recyclables vs trash

-Identify stream separation opportunities

Benefits:

-Reduce disposal costs and improve diversion

-Ensure compliance with sustainability standards

Frequently Asked Questions

Which service should I start with?
Can you combine cardboard‑only with single‑stream?
What causes contamination fees?
What is Bale Route service and who is it for?
How do staged trailers differ from live-load trailers?
What materials can go in these pickups?
How do I prepare for a box truck pickup?
What are the scheduling options for these services?
Do you provide documentation or reporting for these pickups?

Get a Fast Quote

Tell us about your project and we’ll reply with the best size, availability, and a clear price breakdown.

Prefer to talk?

Call (901) 726-1600 or email MRSdispatch@recyclingit.com. Replace with your live contact details.

Hours: Mon–Fri, 7:00a–5:00p • Saturday by appointment