Recycling has been around for a while, but one company in New Castle County has taken it to new heights. They are the Recycling Angels, and they are a blessing to our area and to our environment. Recently begun by Richard Piendak, they are by no means the first company in our area to offer such services, but their philosophy and manner in which they perform theses services is truly unique. Their plan is not just to remove and separate the unwanted items they are called upon to pick up, but to reuse them and/or donate them to those in need. Their lofty goal is to help the community while helping the environment.

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"Nearly everything today is recyclable – it goes far beyond just cans, bottles, paper and asphalt", says owner and founder, Richard Piendak, who is no stranger to recycling and green technology. His parent company, Richards Paving, was the first company to be initiated into Delaware's Green Industries Program in 1992. Since that time he has been recycling asphalt and paving "green" using up to date, environmentally-friendly equipment. Richard estimates that over the past seventeen years, his company has recycled over 500,000 tons of concrete and asphalt. He goes on to say, "Even items that are difficult to dispose of, such as computer equipment, can in most cases be refurbished and reused by someone in the community that may not be able to afford to purchase these items new at a store."

Recycling Angels operates its own resale shop, where you can purchase these recycled items for 50% less (or more) than a Goodwill store or consignment shop. They even offer a "FREE" section. The store is located at 112 West Market Street in Newport, DE and is open Thursday through Sunday.

Unlike other companies, Recycling Angels' customers are not required to lift or move heavy items to a convenient location for pick up. "Picking up the phone to call Recycling Angels is the heaviest lifting a client will do," Piendak says, "And that's how it should be." Their 3-step clutter removal process guarantees a pleasant experience. First, a general description of their volume based pricing is explained over the phone. Upon arrival the team of angels will quote a price and once accepted, the client simply directs the "angels" where to go and what to remove. Everything is then taken away, sorted and either reused, donated or disposed of properly. Everything from unwanted/broken furniture, garden and renovation debris, old appliances and more, no job is too big or too small for the Recycling Angels.

One of their newer services offered is asphalt shingle recycling. It is not only a cost-effective method for roofers to dispose of their "debris", but also an opportunity to do it "green". "Our company can go from 'roof top to black top,'" says Piendak. "With some conscious effort to separating the materials, i.e. shingle, Visit this page wood, nails, a rooftop can effectively be recycled." On average it will save the roofer approximately $20 per ton in disposal fees, which they can either realize in their profit or pass the savings on to their customers. It's a win-win situation for all.

So who needs the services of Recycling Angels? Virtually anyone. Homeowners - Got Clutter? Have the angels take it away. Realtors – Need a home to show better? Have the angels clean out those basements or garages, enhancing the home's appeal. Are you a renovation contractor? Call the angels to prepare your job site, saving the cost of dumpster rentals, labor and your valuable time. The bottom line is that anyone who needs clutter removed or items disposed of, the Recycling Angels can do it effectively, inexpensively, and most important – green.

For more information, please visit their website.The Recycling Angels are available at 1-302-RECYCLE (732-9253) 7 days a week. Look for their booth at the upcoming Delaware Home Show which runs October 17th and 18th at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington.

People all know the advantage of using plastic bags from recycled material: save our limited natural energy resource oil, coat, save our environment & protect the wildlife. However, not much people know how to recycle used bags. In this article, I will explain the basic waste recycle processing in a plastic bag factory.

Firstly, what kind of waste that can be recycled to become plastic bag in a factory? In extruding workshop, waste often comes out at the start process of machine. It takes a time for worker to make the bubble stable & at the correct size & thickness. With color film, they also have to try & adjust to find out the correct pantone color. All the rolls with wrong size, thickness & color will become waste for recycling. In the printing workshop, workers also try & adjust to have the correct ink printing color. All the plates have to go well together to create a nice printing on bas as designed. All defected rolls in this process also will come to recycling house. In cutting & handling workshop, there is less waste. The errors often come out that the cutting is not nice or not sealed; the handle is not attached on bag. Besides, after all production steps are finished, quality control workers will check again randomly. If any defected products, they will remove to waste area. All the waste is accounting for 3-5% of total material volume.

Secondly, how to recycle? In the recycle house, there is a big & simple machine to change from waste to recycled resin. All the waste of production process will be located in a big storage. Worker will gradually put all plastic scraps in one side of the machine. They will be cut into small pieces like rice & then heated at high temperature to be melted. The melted temperature is from 170 to 190 degree Celsius. After melted, all scraps will become a glossy black liquid. Then it starts the cooling process by water. The liquid will be divided into small long wires running through cold water in a trough. This trough is about 3 meter length. After coming back in solid state, these plastic wires will be cut into small granulated shape. Then these plastic beads can be used in plastic bag production. Depending on strength & quality requirement, producers can make 100% recycled bag or somehow recycled bag.