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Ask Professor Sparklestein: How do I set up a more effective recycling program?

Professor Sparklestein is the Maintex "Dean of Clean," here to answer all of your cleaning questions.

Every California-based commercial business that generate 4+ cubic yards of waste per week is legally required to have a recycling program in place. So it's likely that you already have processes in place to manage your company's waste. But did you know, according to a global study by MIT, that incorporating more sustainability into your company's business model often correlates to an increase in profit?

Product Spotlight: A modern customizable commercial recycling system

Did you know that of the 254 million tons of trash generated in the US each year, nearly half of that trash comes from commercial facilities? Rubbermaid Configure™ is a completely customizable recycling system that can be tailored to your space and will result in lower hauling costs.

The Rubbermaid Configure™ system is a set of decorative refuse containers that are adaptable and fully customizable to provide the ideal recycling solution for every business. You can choose from a range of features including size, lid type, labels, custom colors and logos, configuration, and so much more.

Spring is in the air. Toxic chemicals shouldn't be.

Spring is the season of green - the first eager sprouts of grass, the tiny but determined tree buds, the clover of St. Patrick’s Day - and, increasingly, green cleaning.