Recycling & Waste Sorting Services
Eco-friendly disposal that diverts materials from landfills. Reduce your environmental impact and meet green building requirements.
Responsible Disposal Matters
California has some of the strictest waste diversion requirements in the country. AB 341 mandates recycling for businesses generating certain volumes. SB 1383 requires organic waste diversion. LEED and green building certifications demand documented recycling rates. Meeting these requirements isn’t optional — but it doesn’t have to be complicated either.
Apex Dumpsters offers recycling and waste sorting services that help you stay compliant while genuinely reducing your environmental footprint. We’re not just checking boxes — we’re actually diverting materials from landfills and processing them properly.
Materials We Recycle
Construction & Demolition
- Concrete and asphalt (crushed for reuse)
- Clean wood and lumber
- Metal framing and fixtures
- Cardboard and paper packaging
- Drywall (gypsum recovery)
- Roofing shingles (asphalt recycling)
Commercial & Residential
- Cardboard and corrugated boxes
- Office paper and mixed paper
- Plastics #1-7
- Aluminum and steel cans
- Glass bottles and jars
- E-waste (computers, TVs, electronics)
How Our Recycling Process Works
- Collection — We provide dedicated recycling containers or sort mixed loads at our facility
- Processing — Materials are separated, cleaned, and prepared for recycling markets
- Documentation — Weight tickets, diversion reports, and recycling certificates provided
- Reporting — Monthly or project-based reports for your compliance records
Construction Waste Diversion
Many California jurisdictions require 65-75% diversion rates for construction and demolition projects. We help you meet these requirements through source separation on your job site or processing at our transfer facility.
| Material | Typical Diversion Rate | End Use |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete/Asphalt | 95%+ | Road base, aggregate |
| Clean Wood | 90%+ | Mulch, biomass fuel |
| Metal | 99% | Scrap recycling |
| Cardboard | 95%+ | Paper recycling |
| Mixed C&D | 65-75% | Various |
Green Building Certification Support
Working toward LEED, WELL, or other green building certifications? We provide the documentation you need:
- Waste management plans — required for many certification programs
- Diversion rate calculations — tracked by material type and weight
- Hauler certifications — documentation of our recycling practices
- Final diversion reports — formatted for certification submission