How Garbage Is Recycled At The US’ Largest Recycling Facility

I wanted to share this video of Sims Municipal Recycling (SMR), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sims Metal Management (my employer),which is located in Sunset Park Brooklyn, New York. SMR has become the cornerstone of New York City’s recycling system. They process approximately 500,000 tons of plastic, glass, metal and paper that New Yorkers put into recycling bins each year. I would encourage everyone to visit this facility or one like it at least once in their lifetime to learn more about recycling and waste management. Seeing the process up close and hearing from employees at the facility would give a new perspective on steps we can take to do the right thing with stuff we are throwing away. SMR is open to the public and offers free tours. 

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