Recycling

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Our Color is Green

At Flood Brothers Disposal Service, we share your commitment to protecting the environment and ensuring a cleaner, healthier future for the next generation. Recycling plays a vital role in conserving natural resources, reducing landfill use, lowering energy consumption, and minimizing pollution. Our advanced recycling facility spans two 18,000-square-foot buildings and employs over 200 dedicated team members. We're also embracing innovative solutions like vermicomposting to further enhance our sustainability efforts.

Whether for your home, business, or specialized project, our recycling experts can develop tailored, efficient programs that meet your unique needs. From commercial and industrial sites to office complexes, high-rises, residential communities, and construction projects—we’re here to help you make a positive impact on the environment.

Recycling Services

We make recycling easy — for homes, businesses, and construction projects.

What to Recycle

Not sure what you can toss in the blue bin? Here’s a quick guide:

Accepted Materials

  • Paper, cardboard, and magazines

  • Plastic bottles and containers (1–5)

  • Aluminum and steel cans

  • Glass bottles and jars

Not Accepted

  • Plastic bags or films

  • Styrofoam

  • Food waste

  • Batteries and electronics (see specialty programs)

Committed to a Greener Future

At Flood Brothers Disposal, “green” isn’t just a tagline — it’s part of how we operate and serve our communities. With an advanced recycling facility, dedicated team, and tailored waste solutions, we work every day to reduce landfill impact and conserve natural resources.

Join us in building a cleaner, greener future.

What We're Doing to be More Green

At Flood Brothers Disposal, “green” isn’t just a tagline — it’s part of how we operate and serve our communities. With an advanced recycling facility, dedicated team, and tailored waste solutions, we work every day to reduce landfill impact and conserve natural resources.

Our sustainability commitments include:

  • Robust Recycling Infrastructure: We operate a large recycling facility with state-of-the-art technology and trained staff, helping recover materials from commercial, residential, and construction waste streams before they ever reach a landfill.

  • Innovative Solutions & Programs: From single-stream recycling that simplifies participation to emerging practices like vermicomposting, we’re exploring ways to expand reuse and recovery whenever possible.

  • Customized Recycling Plans: We partner with businesses and communities to design recycling and waste programs that increase diversion rates, reduce contamination, and support long-term sustainability goals.

  • Resource Conservation & Education: By promoting best practices — like sorting correctly and reducing waste at the source — we help our customers play an active role in improving recycling outcomes and protecting the environment.

Flood Brothers Disposal is committed to responsible recycling and smarter waste management — because a cleaner, greener future starts with what we do today.

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Upcycling

Upcycling goes beyond recycling — it gives materials a second life in new and creative ways. Flood Brothers partners with innovative vendors and local artisans who transform reusable items into new products and building materials.

This approach minimizes waste and supports our shared mission for a more sustainable future.

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Waste & Recycling Solutions

That Work for You — and Your Community

Commercial Services

Smart Waste Solutions for Every Business.

Residential Services

Reliable Curbside Service with a Greener Touch.

Rentals

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