The Recycling End Markets report provides insight into how the materials collected by the Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority are processed, repurposed, and reintroduced into the supply chain. It outlines the destinations and uses for various recyclables, including paper, plastics, metals, and electronics, highlighting the environmental and economic benefits of responsible recycling. This information helps residents and businesses understand the full lifecycle of their recyclable materials and demonstrates our commitment to sustainable, transparent waste management practices.
Cardboard (OCC):
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UP Paper, Manistique MI- Shopping bags, Grocery sacks, Fast food bags. Fun fact they supply McDonalds with to go bags.
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Packaging Corporation of America, Filer City MI- Custom packaging for businesses.
Websites:
https://www.proampac.com/en-us/fiberization-of-packaging/
https://www.packagingcorp.com/
Paper:
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NuWool, Jenison MI - Insulation
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Georgia Pacific- Green Bay, WI - Toilet paper
Websites:
https://nuwool.com/
https://www.gp.com/about-us/mill-sites/green-bay-wisconsin-operations/
Plastics:
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Midwest Fiber, Normal, IL- Carpet, Bottle manufacturing, field tile, landscaping, edging, flower pots.
Website:
https://midwest-fiber.com/
Metals:
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Schupan, Grand Rapids, MI- Sheet Metal
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A&L, Gaylord, MI - Sheet Metal
Websites:
https://www.schupan.com/
https://www.alironandmetal.com/
Glass:
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Amrize, Alpena, MI - Silica
Website: https://amrize.com/us/en/amrize-homepage.html
Tires:
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Environmental Rubber, Flint, MI- light-weight aggregate substitute
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Geocycle, Coleman, MI- Septic field, Road substitute
Websites:
https://environmentalrubber.com/
https://www.geocycle.com/
Mattresses:
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BARC, Traverse City, MI- Carpet Padding
Website: https://mybarc.org/
Electronics:
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eRecycle, Traverse City, MI- Reused in new batteries, ceramic tile and brick.
Website: https://www.erecycletc.com/