Recycling

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At Intelligent Labor and Moving we take recycling seriously. That means that we not only recycle everyday goods like scrap paper (which is already recycled when we buy it) and our empty soda cans but that we also take care to recycle as much of our moving supplies as we are able.

The City of Cambridge has a phenomenal recycling program. At their drive in facility they have a cardboard compactor that we bring our un-reusable boxes and scrap cardboard to. They also allow us to recycle our stretch wrap. Not all cities allow this. In fact, its a rather hard service to find. Stretch wrap is an industrial strength saran wrap that we use on 99% of our moves. We wrap goods with it to protect from scratches, moisture and all other manner of possible undesirable effects. We also use it to adhere moving blankets to furniture. This all means that we go through a lot of the stuff. Luckily, we are able to bring it to the recycling center in Cambridge instead of stuffing landfills with it.

Another way in which we recycle is in our piano disposal. Whenever someone asks us to dispose of a piano for them we strip it for reusable parts which get sent to Wheeler and Sons Piano in Ipswich, MA. Whatever metal is left is sent to a scrap yard and the wood is sent for recycling at C.J. Mabardy in Cambridge.

Boxes are a big source of waste in the moving industry. If you are packing yourself a great way to avoid that problem is to call Benezra Boxes. He delivers high quality used boxes right to your door and will pick up whatever you don't use at no cost to you. The added benefit is that his used boxes are significantly less expensive than new boxes from places like U-Haul or Home Depot.

We're always looking for new ways to be greener, so if you have any suggestions we'd love to hear them!