Videos

Placing certain items in recycling bins can contaminate a batch of recyclables and cause hazards to workers.  Please watch this video to see a few basic guidelines.

This entertaining video has some surprising facts about items we use and how recycling helps.

Aluminum can be recycled indefinitely with no loss of quality.  In fact, some of the first aluminum ever made is still being recycled today.  This video gives an overview of an aluminum can’s life cycle.

With the increased use of cardboard in recent years it’s more important than ever to recycle.  Watch this video to learn some fascinating facts.

Ever wonder why some plastics are not recycled even though they seem to have a recycling symbol on them?  This video gives a concise, clear explanation. 

This short tour of the facility shows how it works, where it’s located, and how convenient it is to drop off your recyclables.

The state of the art glass crusher at the Shelbyville, Kentucky facility produces a quality product similar to sand which can be used by manufacturers to make new bottles. 

This video gives a brief overview of the process of sorting through the different types of plastic at the Shelbyville, Kentucky facility.