Waste Hauling & Consulting
Without the right equipment and pickup schedules, you can overspend on your waste hauls and miss out on key recycling opportunities and income. At Federal Recycling, we focus on creating effective strategies to coordinate waste hauling services for our customers.
Our Waste Hauling & Consulting Solutions
Divert More with Recycling & Waste Audits
Our goal is to keep your waste out of landfills, helping to decrease pollution from raw material processing and extraction. By analyzing your waste stream, we educate you and your team on what is and isn’t recyclable so you divert more, waste less and make a positive impact on your business and the environment.
Right-Size Your Equipment & Pickups
In addition to having improper recycling practices, a lot of companies simply don’t have the correct recycling equipment or hauling frequency. We work with you to identify the proper equipment so you maximize your recyclable loads and adjust your pickups accordingly, thus saving you money on hauling and sorting your recyclables more effectively for more value.
In order to have effective recycling initiatives, a vital aspect is to ensure your hauler is giving you a fair price. We audit your invoices to verify your pricing and negotiate with haulers to lower your rate based on accurate costs of your account’s services. This helps you adequately allocate budget for your waste management services.
Popular Recyclable Materials We Accept
Cardboard
Paper
Plastic
Pallets
Ferrous and Nonferrous Metal
Foam
Food Waste
Glass
Frequently Asked Questions
What is commercial waste hauling?
Commercial waste hauling is the scheduled collection and transport of solid waste and recyclable materials from a business facility. Unlike residential pickup, commercial hauling is tailored to a business’s specific volume, material types, and operational needs, with container sizes, pickup frequencies, and service agreements built around what your operation actually generates.
At Federal Recycling, commercial waste hauling goes beyond moving material. We analyze your waste streams, coordinate hauling contracts, audit invoices for billing accuracy, and ensure your program is set up to divert as much as possible from landfills. The goal is to make sure you’re handling waste as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
What should go in your recycling program vs. your commercial waste program?
The right mix of materials depends on what your facility generates. A waste audit helps identify which streams are recyclable, which have commodity value, and where landfill disposal is truly unavoidable.
Most solid waste and recyclable materials generated by a commercial operation can be included in some aspect of an overall commercial waste management program. Federal Recycling accepts all major recyclable commodities, including cardboard, paper, plastic, metal (ferrous and nonferrous), pallets, foam, food waste, and glass. Residual trash that cannot be recycled is hauled for proper disposal, including waste-to-energy and landfill solutions. If you’re generating a material that isn’t listed here, contact us. We can assess it.
How often is waste and recycling pickup scheduled?
Federal Recycling schedules pickup frequency based on your container capacity and how quickly your facility fills it, daily, weekly, or bi-weekly, depending on your operation. Get this wrong in either direction, and it costs you: too few pickups lead to overflowing containers, blocked loading docks, safety hazards, and rushed same-day service calls, while too many pickups mean paying for hauls you don’t need. We assess your material volumes, container sizes, and daily workflow to land on a schedule that hits the sweet spot, enough capacity to avoid overflow without paying for empty hauls.
From there, we right-size your equipment based on your pickup frequency and adjust it as your needs change. If we see containers consistently overfull or underutilized, we recommend immediate adjustments to keep your operation running smoothly and your costs in check.
How are commercial waste hauling costs calculated?
Hauling costs are typically calculated based on a combination of container size, pickup frequency, material type, and, in some cases, weight or volume. Recyclable materials may generate commodity revenue that offsets hauling fees, depending on the market and material quality.
Federal Recycling helps you save by monitoring your actual usage and flagging service frequencies or container sizes that no longer match your operation, a common source of overbilling. Because we work with haulers on a national scale, we know what fair market rates and commodity prices should look like, and we use that knowledge to negotiate favorable pricing on your behalf. We also review your invoices for ancillary fees to confirm they’re legitimate, not just padding your bill.
Can waste consulting reduce overall disposal costs?
Federal Recycling’s waste consulting reduces overall disposal costs by looking at your entire waste stream, not just your hauling invoice. We assess what’s actually going into your landfill containers and identify recyclable material that could be diverted instead, which lowers landfill volume and the associated disposal costs. From there, we build a program around your specific material mix, so you’re only paying to landfill what truly has no recovery value.
For materials with resale value, cardboard, metal, and certain plastics, diversion also opens up commodity revenue that further offsets your total disposal spend. Call 314.721.3377 to find out where your program is leaving money on the table.
What does a waste management consultant do?
Federal Recycling’s waste management consultants analyze your current hauling and recycling setup, identify inefficiencies, and build a program tailored to your facility. That process includes conducting a waste and recycling audit, educating your team on what is and isn’t recyclable, identifying the right equipment for your operation, adjusting pickup schedules to match actual volumes, negotiating rates with haulers, and auditing hauler invoices for billing accuracy.
Whether your goal is zero landfill, ESG reporting, EPR compliance, or simply reducing waste costs, the process starts with a complimentary audit. Contact us to schedule yours.
Can we commingle recyclable material and trash?
No, commingling recyclables with trash increases contamination and typically results in those materials being sent to a landfill, eliminating their commodity value. Proper separation is essential to maintain material quality and recyclability.
Federal Recycling helps your team understand which materials belong in which containers and sets up your equipment and labeling to make separation straightforward at the point of generation. Getting this right from the start protects material quality, maximizes commodity value, and keeps your diversion rates accurate.
Where does Federal Recycling offer waste hauling services?
Federal Recycling provides waste hauling and recycling services nationwide, supporting national accounts with multi-site operations across the country. That coverage is backed by our own facilities in St. Louis, MO; Jefferson City, MO; Columbus, GA; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Harrisburg, PA; Houston, TX; and San Antonio, TX. This infrastructure that lets us deliver consistent service and pricing wherever your locations are.
If your business operates in or near any of these markets, our team can evaluate your current waste program and recommend improvements. Contact us to set up a complimentary waste audit at your location.
How do I get started with Federal Recycling’s waste hauling services?
Getting started begins with a complimentary waste and recycling audit. Federal Recycling’s team visits your facility, evaluates your current waste streams, reviews your existing hauler contracts, and identifies where you can reduce costs or improve diversion. From there, we build a program around your specific materials, volumes, and operational needs.
To schedule an audit, call314.721.3377 or request a consultation online.