How to Work with Local MURFs (Municipal Recycling Facilities) to Determine Recycling Options for Contaminated Corrugates

Contaminated corrugated packaging often ends up in landfills because recycling options aren’t clear. Local Municipal Recycling Facilities (MURFs) can help you identify solutions for handling contaminated corrugate, from specialized cleaning processes to alternative recycling streams. This resource explains how to collaborate with MURFs to keep more material out of the landfill and improve sustainability outcomes.

What you’ll learn in this resource:

• Why MURFs are key partners for managing contaminated corrugate
• Steps for contacting and working with local recycling facilities
• Common recycling options for corrugate with minor contamination
• Strategies for reducing contamination before materials reach the MURF

Download the guide now and start improving your recycling success through local partnerships.

FAQs

Why involve MURFs in corrugate recycling?
MURFs have specialized equipment and processes that can handle certain types of contamination, making recycling possible where it might otherwise fail.

What contaminants can MURFs manage?
Minor food residue, adhesives, and some coatings can often be addressed by MURFs, depending on their capabilities.

How do I start working with a MURF?
Reach out to your local facility, provide details on your material streams, and ask about their contamination tolerance and processing options.