Nevada Recycling, a local company with a facility in N. Las Vegas, opened their second location in Henderson a few months ago to serve Henderson and the surrounding areas. The facility adheres to strict regulations for those who bring in items to be recycled including identification, fingerprint, and cameras throughout the property to ensure the safety and legitimacy of the operation for all parties.
The business would prefer to have other business clients who recycle large volumes of materials, but they do take recyclables from individuals and households. When the customer comes to Recycling Nevada located about 1 mile E. of I-95 expressway at the Sunset exit, they will first sort their recyclables in plastic bins.
According to the owners, “We specialize in implementing and serving companies concerned with proper removal of recyclable was material generated at their facilities, but we don’t turn away individuals.” In order to make this service possible, practical, and profitable, they have established a direct mill alliance in the paper and metal industry giving them a market advance over competitors.
When asked why more businesses and individuals should recycle materials Nevada Recycling says,”Recycling saves energy, conserves natural resources, prevents pollution, and it reduces the volume of discards thrown in our landfills. “
If someone has a car load of aluminum cans and plastic bottles he or she will place the metal cans in a separate plastic bin from the plastic bottles for weighing by one of Recycling Nevada staff members. Once the weights of the various materials has been documented, the customer proceeds to the office window to finish the transaction and get paid.
To receive payment, the customer must have current, valid photo identification and be willing to provide a finger print. Each item recycled has a different cash redemption value per pound. The daily prices paid for the metal items are much higher per pound than the paper or plastic. For example, on a recent trip to Recycling Nevada, plastic bottles recycled brought in .0250 per pound, the newspapers brought in .05 per pound, the price for tin was .10 per pound , aluminum cans sold for .55 per pound. As with all recyclable items, the cash values for recycling can change daily based on market prices.
The activity of taking the household items used to Nevada Recycling proved to be a valuable family experience for a couple with two children. Another man explained to me that his apartment complex was not offering any recycling options for the residents and the volume of items thrown away which should be recycled was extensive. In many communities across Southern Nevada, the residents have to make their own arrangements to recycle their garbage and many see this as an area for improvement.
The precautions and customer care at Nevada Recycling are important with the economic conditions and real estate marketplace in Las Vegas. The value of many recyclable materials, especially the metals, has lead to more determination by many to obtain these items for resale. The resale is relatively quick and paid in cash and this makes stealing items to sell attractive to thieves. The business owners are doing their best to protect the legitimacy of their operations and protect the general public by making proof of identity and fingerprinting part of the recycling process.
Nevada Recycling accepts aluminum scrap, aluminum cans, aluminum wheels, red and yellow brass, copper tubing, insulated wires, radiators, stainless steel, all grades of paper including:Cardboard, newspaper, magazines, and office paper, and plastic including bottles and containers. For all other inquires or current prices paid, call Nevada Recycling.
Hours of Operation in Henderson at 655 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, NV89011: Mon-Fri 8a.m.-5p.m, Sat. 7a.m-1p.m., closed Sundays in Henderson.(702) 856-0865 Sunday recycling 8a.m-3p.m. at 4420 Mitchell St, N. Las Vegas, NV (702)643-2218
http://www.nevadarecyclying.com