Revolution Recovery

We are committed to being experts in our field and leading the construction and industrial materials recycling industry to new levels. Our company’s founders have served on the board of the Delaware Valley Green Building Council and have been elected as Technical Advisors to the United States Green Building Council’s Materials and Resources Group for the LEED rating system.

In addition, we have been featured as speakers for the MIT Ecologies of Construction Seminar, Green Advantage, Greenbuild™, The University of Pennsylvania, Sustainable Business Advisor Program, PA Department of Environmental Protections Citizens Advisory Council, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protections Advisory Board, and The Institute of International Leadership.

Paper Recycling

Mixed paper (documents, file folders, packaging filler, bags, books, magazines, etc.) is recovered from commingled loads from construction and manufacturing sites.Paper recycling begins with the sorted material is baled and shipped to a paper mill where the paper is put into a hydropulper which soaks and agitates the material to form a pulp. The pulp is screened of remaining contaminants such as inks, staples, tape and other debris.The pulp is then sprayed onto a screen where rollers and heat are used to remove the water. The large sheets of bonded paper fibers are put into rolls and shipped to manufacturers who cut the material into the end product.

Metal Recycling

Scrap metal (steel, iron, and ferrous metal) is a valuable commodity. Metal recycling is a well established industry which really took off during WWII and has become an essential part of the global economy. Metal, a precious natural resource, is very energy intensive to produce from raw material.Consolidated scrap metal is fed into massive shredders that rip the material into fine pieces known as frag. The frag product is shipped to steel mills where it is melted down and forged into new products like plate, beam or coil. These products are shipped to metal fabricators where they are made into finished products.

Cardboard Recycling

Cardboard recycling is important because of the high volume of waste produced from packaging materials. Cardboard is a very lightweight, low density material. In its loose form, cardboard is problematic to ship. Because of this, cardboard baling is essential to increase the material’s density and weight for shipping to the mill. This reduces transportation costs and the associated pollution with shipping materials.

Once at the paper mill, the bales are broken open and fed to a repulper. In this wet process, the cardboard is agitated until it forms a fiber slurry. At the same time, a chain in the repulper collects and removes contaminants like plastic and other debris. The clean fiber slurry then enters the paper recycling machine where screens remove much of the water and forms a fiber mat.The fiber mat passes through rollers and heated cylinders removing even more water. Once dry enough, the paper sheets are rewound into huge rolls. These rolls are shipped to another manufacturer who presses the two exterior sheets onto a corrugated interior making new corrugated cardboard sheets.

Dumpster Rental

Revolution Recovery provides dumpster rentals to construction sites, manufacturers, businesses, and residences. Whether you’re looking for daily dumpster service or a one-time rental, we have the recycling solutions that keep your project moving. 

Construction Dumpster Service
Construction and demolition recycling is our specialty. We deliver dumpsters to your site for mixed or separated loads. At our recycling facilities, approximately 80% of mixed construction waste is recovered. We offer a full range of LEED and recycling reporting.

Commercial & Industrial Dumpster Service
Your business may already recycle paper, bottles and cans, but what about pallets, shrink wrap, miscellaneous plastics, crates, fiberglass, Styrofoam, bulk materials, composite materials and other wastes? We offer a wide range of containers and material handling options to fit your work site and great service to back them up.

Residential Dumpster Rentals
Get rid of renovation debris, bulk waste and unused materials and have them recycled by a local business. Revolution Recovery offers affordably priced services including dumpster rental and delivery. If you’d like to save on freight, you can drop-off your materials at one of our two recycling facilities.

Construction Waste Management

Revolution Recovery specializes in construction waste management so you don’t have to. In addition to hassle-free dumpster service and eco-friendly recycling options, we offer accurate, up-to-date project tracking with LEED® reporting and documentation. Our recycling and LEED® experts can help you manage any project, large or small.

Construction Waste Management Plans
Waste management plans outline how your construction waste will be managed and processed. With just a few simple questions, we can develop and implement a CWM plan that meets LEED® standards and ensures your waste is handled efficiently while meeting your project’s Section 01524 requirements.

Project Tracking
Because no two projects are the same, Revolution Recovery offers customized project tracking that meets your company’s standards. We provide all of the information you need to easily manage and track your construction waste to help you reach your goals.

LEED Documentation and Reporting

Revolution Recovery offers comprehensive documentation and reporting to LEED® standards. We are committed to providing >75% landfill diversion on every project and can help your project meet USGBC’s LEED® Materials and Resources credit 2 (MRc2). Our in house LEED® experts have worked on hundreds of certified projects and will help you meet your recycling goals.

Materials We Don’t Accept:

• hazardous waste
• paints
• solvents
• oils
• asbestos
• lead
• wet waste
• food waste
• tires
• e-waste
• railroad ties
• mattresses
• medical waste
• mercury containing devices
• radioactive material
• Freon containing devices