Turning Waste Management Into a Strategic Advantage

Through managed waste services, recycling, and sustainability consulting, we help organizations reduce landfill dependency, improve operational efficiency, and unlock value across every waste stream.

Bridging the Gap Between Sustainability & Recycling

We Turn Waste Into Value. Sustainability Into Action.

Founded in 1910, 4G Recycling is a fourth-generation, family-owned company helping businesses transform waste into value.

For more than a century, we have delivered customized recycling and resource recovery programs that keep valuable materials in circulation and out of landfills through strategic logistics, market expertise, and operational support.

Today, we help leading organizations improve diversion, reduce landfill dependency, strengthen sustainability outcomes, and unlock greater value from every material stream.

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Our Solutions

Recycling Brokerage & Commodity Management

Strategic management of recyclable commodities, connecting materials with qualified end markets to maximize value and performance.

 

Waste & Materials Management

Comprehensive management of waste and recyclable materials to reduce costs, improve diversion, and increase operational efficiency.

Equipment Installation & Operational Setup

Design and implementation of recycling equipment and operational systems to improve efficiency, throughput, and material recovery.

Sustainability Consulting

Data-driven assessments and strategic guidance to help organizations improve diversion, meet sustainability goals, and support circular economy initiatives.

Data Intelligence & Reporting

Real-time visibility into waste, recycling, financial, and sustainability performance through customized reporting and analytics.

Continuous Optimization

Ongoing program evaluation, benchmarking, and operational improvements to maximize savings, recovery rates, and long-term performance.

Competitive Advantage

Strategic Waste Reviews

Capital-Free Equipment Programs

Real-Time Reporting

5-Minute Response Time Guarantee

Maximum Rebate & Scrap Revenue

Zero Waste Initiatives

National Footprint

With a network of locations across the United States, 4G Recycling provides reliable recycling solutions to businesses nationwide. The green pins on the map represent our main operating locations, allowing us to deliver consistent service, efficient logistics, and customized recycling programs across multiple markets.

Backed by access to more than 30 global end markets, 4G goes beyond collection. Through our domestic operations and established international partnerships across Latin America, Europe, and Asia, we help recovered materials continue their journey back into the supply chain, supporting a stronger circular economy on a global scale.

Our Process

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Pre-Audit Review (Waste Assessment)

Analyze waste data, service levels, and current performance.

02

On-Site Assessment

Evaluate waste generation, handling practices, and operational opportunities.

03

Material Analysis

Identify recoverable materials and optimization opportunities.

04

Data Consolidation

Transform findings into measurable insights and performance benchmarks.

05

Action Plan

Deliver a strategic roadmap focused on cost savings, diversion, and sustainability.

Case Studies

National Grocery Retailer

National Grocery Retailer

National Food Distributor

National Food Distributor

National Printing Company

National Printing Company

National Grocery Retailer

Challenge

A national grocery retailer struggled with inconsistent recycling practices across 23 distribution centers. Underperforming equipment, lack of standardized processes, and limited visibility were reducing efficiency and leaving revenue on the table.

Solution

4G implemented a nationwide recycling optimization program that standardized bale quality, improved load utilization, introduced performance tracking, and provided ongoing operational support and reporting.

Results

The program increased tons per load by 27%, improved operational efficiency across the network, reduced transportation-related emissions, and generated an additional $15 per ton in recycling revenue.

National Food Distributor

Challenge

With nearly 300 locations and hundreds of service providers, the company faced rising disposal costs, low recycling rates, and inconsistent performance across its operations. Leadership lacked the visibility needed to drive meaningful improvements.

Solution

4G developed a phased national strategy that unified waste and recycling operations, established performance benchmarks, activated local sustainability teams, and delivered ongoing reporting and governance support.

Results

Recycling rates increased from 15% to 70%, generating $3.3 million in additional recycling revenue while reducing disposal costs by $3.8 million. Nearly 300 sites were successfully aligned under a single national program.

National Grocery Retailer

Challenge

Outdated equipment and inefficient material handling processes were driving up freight costs, reducing recycling revenue, and limiting the company’s ability to scale operations efficiently.

Solution

4G redesigned the recycling operation by installing advanced baling systems, improving material handling processes, standardizing workflows, and training employees across multiple facilities.

Results

The transformation generated approximately $1 million in additional annual recycling revenue, improved facility efficiency, reduced transportation costs, increased landfill diversion, and helped scale recycling operations nationwide.

Transform Waste Into a Strategic Advantage

Transform Waste Into a Strategic Advantage

Transform Waste Into a Strategic Advantage