Metro Recycling Solutions

Metro Recycling Solutions logo pictured with mixed paper bales

Most people are aware that recyclable materials are collected from households across the state, processed at a local material recovery facility, and then sent to a manufacturer who makes it into a new product. What many people don't know is how the logistics are managed between collecting, selling and processing. That’s where Metro Recycling Solutions comes in.

Metro Recycling Solutions is a full-service brokerage firm that works and collaborates with diverse entities, including nonprofits, municipalities, manufacturers and more. Their mission revolves around identifying, managing, and facilitating the movement of recyclables. Regardless of the operation's scale, Metro works to educate their customers, control costs, and maintain the highest value for their materials. This is crucial to the recycling industry because balancing expenses and rebates for recycling can make or break a program.

One of the pivotal aspects of Metro Recycling Solutions' programming is education, with an emphasis on helping clients, especially municipalities, understand recycling costs and strategies to optimize material value. The benefit of having a high engagement broker like Metro is that they really have their thumb on the pulse when it comes to market trends. What could be a challenging landscape to navigate, Metro makes easy, walking their customers through decision-making to manage inventory efficiently.

A standout feature of Metro Recycling Solutions is that they streamline the brokerage process to ensure swift rebates, often within 10 days of shipping, while the industry's typical turnaround can be 60 to 90-days. Creating a shortened rebate period enables smaller generators to see tangible benefits sooner.

Collaboration is key, and Metro maximizes their customers cash flow by cooperatively marketing material. By networking and building relationships they have emerged as a leader in providing an expedited process for moving materials which combines material truckloads and increases accessibility and efficiency. Looking ahead, Metro Recycling Solutions aims to expand services by venturing into inventory management, stabilizing rebate values for select commodities, and expanding their network of clients.

Metro Recycling Solutions aligns seamlessly with Recycle, MI's mission by providing ongoing education, collaborating on initiatives, and offering real-time feedback to enhance recycling efforts throughout the state. Their active involvement in the Recycle, MI Committee shows their dedication to making an impact in Michigan.