Food Production Recycling Solutions

Food production facilities operate under strict cleanliness and compliance standards, which makes waste management more complex, but not impossible. The non-organic waste stream from food production includes cardboard packaging, plastic film, shrink wrap, and clean manufacturing plastics, all of which can be baled and recycled if handled correctly.

RME works with food production facilities to build recycling systems that meet operational and compliance requirements. Food production is one of the sectors we serve we serve.

Separation Is Everything

In food production, the cardinal rule is keeping recyclable packaging separate from organic waste and food-contaminated materials. Clean cardboard from supply deliveries, unused plastic film, and packaging materials can be baled. Anything with food residue cannot. RME helps design separation protocols that keep the recyclable stream clean and compliant.

Materials to Bale

Food production facilities typically generate clean cardboard, stretch wrap, shrink wrap, and manufacturing plastics. These materials, when kept separate from food waste, bale cleanly and hold commodity value. See our materials we recycle page for details.

The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act framework emphasizes sanitary operations, and clean waste separation supports those standards.

Cost and Compliance Benefits

By baling clean recyclables, food production facilities reduce general waste volume, lower pickup frequency, and generate rebate revenue. The process also supports sustainability reporting, which is increasingly important for food companies with environmental commitments. Learn more in how our system works.

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