Acceptable Materials
- Wood – Plywood, chipboard, mdf, glulam, and pressure treated, painted, with nails, with glue, etc.
- Metal – Steel, aluminum, copper, ICW, UBC and all other metals
- Aggregate – Concrete, asphalt, rock, masonry
- Cardboard / Paper
- Plastic – Film and rigid
- Drywall
- Other – Any other construction and demolition waste, but excluding prohibited materials listed below. Demolition waste is acceptable only when from a known site and accompanied by a Hazardous Materials Survey. Pre-Consumer Recyclable Products are acceptable only when received under special strict procedures.
- Mattresses
- Rope and Net
Prohibited Materials
- Commercial and household garbage
- Liquids, items containing liquid and saturated material
- Gas-filled containers (e.g., propane)
- Hazardous materials or anything containing hazardous materials. We do not accept any materials that are regulated by state or federal environmental or hazardous substance laws.
- Tires
- Uncertified demolition waste
- Biomedical Waste
- Asbestos or materials that are suspected of containing asbestos
- Lead Paint
- Fluorescent light bulbs
- Batteries
- Burned Materials
- Telephone poles and railroad ties
- Yard Debris (e.g. grass clippings, leaves, weeds)
- Any other materials that present a risk to our employees, our equipment or our facility, as determined by the Site Supervisor in his or her sole discretion.
NOTICE: ILLEGAL DUMPING OR DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IS A CRIMINAL ACT THAT MAY CARRY SEVERE PENALTIES INCLUDING JAIL.
Explore the Recycling Process
At MCS, you’ll find an Earth-first mindset in everything we do. Whether it’s taking in an old carpet or a clunky chunk of concrete, we’re proud to recycle on a prolific level, pioneering a new path to real sustainability.