FAQ

Faq

  • How many different grades of paper are there?

    There are 51 different grades of paper. They have different properties that make them most useful for specific applications. Companies can earn more money from their pre-consumer recycling by separating paper grades before they are transferred to paper mills. A waste audit provided by Mid America Paper Recycling can help achieve effective collection, separation, and storage. Contact us to learn more.

  • What kinds of paper do you recycle?

    Mid-America Paper Recycling accepts and processes pre-consumer paper waste. There are 51 different grades of paper. We work with companies all over the country to help them recycle more efficiently and effectively. We do not accept or process residential paper waste. Contact us for more information on our services.

  • How do I make more money from my recycled paper?

    Companies earn more money from their recycled paper by adopting more efficient processes in their facilities, and using proper methods to separate paper grades. There are 51 different grades of paper, and different paper mills need different grades. Mid America Paper Recycling can help you improve your process, and find customers who will pay more for your recycled paper. We offer a free waste audit to customers as the first step to our services. Contact us to learn more.

  • How can I recycle paper more efficiently?

    A well-trained staff and proper equipment can help you collect, separate, and store paper more safely and effectively. Different types of paper need to be handled in different ways. Mid America Paper Recycling can help you improve your process, and find customers who will pay more for your recycled paper. We offer a free waste audit to customers as the first step to our services. Contact us to learn more.

  • What is the market for paper waste?

    The market for pre-consumer paper waste has experienced fluctuation over the past few years. Prices were high through the pandemic, with demand increasing to serve e-commerce. Prices dropped off after, due to demand for e-commerce decreasing and higher inflation pushing consumer demand down. There are signs of improvement now. Recycling resiliency is the key in any market, which can be developed with effective collection, separation, and storage methods. A waste audit provided by Mid America Paper Recycling will help you start the process. Contact us to learn more.

  • Do you offer a waste audit?

    Yes! Mid America Paper Recycling works with companies all over the country to help them earn more money from their recycling processes. A waste audit, provided free to you, is the first step. We audit your organizational goals, waste volumes, equipment and labor, logistics, and other factors. Together with your team, we’ll create a recycling plan that will help you optimize your process. Contact us for the free waste audit!

  • Do you accept residential paper or cardboard for recycling?

    No, Mid America Paper Recycling is a commercial and industrial recycling service. We help national and international printing and packaging firms handle their pre-consumer waste paper and cardboard. If you’re looking for information on residential recycling, your city or county of residence may have helpful advice and list applicable resources for your area.

  • How can my business reduce paper waste?

    Sustainability is an important goal of many companies and organizations, and reducing waste is a top priority. In addition, reducing waste can also make workplaces safer and more efficient. Processes for reducing paper waste will depend on the industry and the size of the business. Mid America Paper Recycling works with printing and packaging firms to help them improve their recycling processes. This helps them meet their sustainability goals and earn more revenue from recycled paper waste. Contact us to learn more.

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