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Warehouse Spring Cleaning Checklist: What to Recycle and How to Do It Right
September 3, 2025

Warehouse Spring Cleaning Checklist: What to Recycle and How to Do It Right

Spring is the perfect time for warehouses to prioritize organization and eliminate unnecessary clutter. Clearing out unused materials and properly disposing of waste improves efficiency, reduces storage costs, and ensures compliance with environmental regulations. TerraCycle Regulated Waste’s Bulk Recycling program offers a cost-effective and environmentally responsible solution for disposing of large amounts of lamps, ballasts, batteries, e-waste, and solar panels in bulk.

Step 1: Identify and Sort Waste

Before scheduling a bulk pickup, take inventory of what needs to be recycled. Common warehouse waste includes:

  • Fluorescent Lamps (Crushed or Intact)

  • Ballasts

  • Batteries

  • E-Waste

  • Solar Panels

Sorting materials ahead of time prevents storage hazards and ensures proper recycling.

Step 2: Schedule a Bulk Pickup

Instead of storing waste for months, bulk recycling pickups provide a more efficient and responsible method for disposal.

How It Works:

  1. Request a Quote or Schedule a Pickup: Pricing is based on location and waste volume. Request a quote online or download this fillable Pickup Request Form, save your changes and email it to pickup@tcrwusa.com. You can also call (800) 909-9709 to schedule a pickup.

  2. Coordinate pickup: Our recycling team will schedule a service time that works best for your facility.

  3. Waste is Picked Up & Delivered for Recycling: Your packaged waste is picked up and delivered to one of our certified recycling partners located across the country.

  4. Receive a Certificate of Recycling: This ensures compliance and provides documentation for sustainability reporting.

For businesses looking to track their environmental impact, online recycling reports offer a breakdown of what was recycled and how much waste was diverted from landfills.

Step 3: Improve Warehouse Waste Management

A single bulk recycling pickup can help clear out space, but a long-term plan will help maintain organization on an ongoing basis. Consider these steps to improve waste management in your warehouse:

  • Set Up Recycling Stations: Clearly mark areas for lamps, batteries, and electronics so materials are sorted correctly from the start.

  • Train Your Team: Make sure employees know what can be recycled and how to prep items for bulk pickups.

  • Plan for Regular Pickups: Scheduling pickups on a routine basis prevents waste from piling up and keeps your facility compliant with EPA regulations.

Who Benefits from Bulk Recycling?

  • Warehouses and large facilities over 150,000 square feet

  • Manufacturing facilities with large-scale waste production

  • Contractors handling construction and industrial waste

For businesses that generate at least one full pallet of waste, bulk pickup is the most efficient option. For smaller-scale needs, TCRW’s EasyPak Prepaid Recycling Containers provide a convenient alternative.

Get Started with Bulk Recycling

Spring cleaning isn’t just a household chore - it’s the perfect excuse to clear out waste and improve warehouse operations at work. TerraCycle Regulated Waste makes the process simple with reliable bulk recycling services designed to handle large quantities of waste safely and efficiently.

To schedule a pickup or request a quote, visit TCRW online or call (800) 909-9709.

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