Going Green with Wilco Recycling!

In the greater Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area of Texas, Wilco Recycling has taken on a new initiative, to help divert more recoverable materials from the landfill. In August 2011, they unveiled their new single-stream recycling facility. Single-steam recycling is revolutionizing the way materials are processed and renewed. Without the need to separate recyclables out on a truck route there are more participants, decreased collection costs and a greater output of renewable materials. John Rabon, General Manager of Wilco Recycling, effectively completed his project in August 2011, just 6 months after he received authorization for the facility from city officials in Taylor, Texas.

Success depends on careful preparation and execution of a plan. With experience building similar facilities, Rabon meticulously considered each aspect of his innovative project, starting with location. As recycling plants tend to have minimal refuse, Rabon chose a location in close proximity to the Williamson County Landfill since the same trucks and drivers will be delivering to the recycling facility. Rabon weighed in on building type and requiring a large structure, he chose a pre-engineered steel building from Allied Steel. The 37,500 sq. ft. Allied Steel Building afforded him more durability and reliability without the excessive costs of a conventional building. He allocated funds to keep the “green” going by selecting an industrial insulation package that is energy efficient and decreases operating costs. Overall, steel buildings are more eco-friendly than other buildings as steel is the most recycled material on the earth.  A prefabricated steel building also means there is less waste during construction and construction times are faster, Rabon was able to complete the erection of the building in eight weeks and the entire facility construction and equipment installation in 6 months.

Rabon’s project has already proved successful. The new single-stream recycling facility has created 26 jobs and is expected to cut recycling costs and yield higher returns. Wilco Recycling now handles the curbside collection from just one container, after it’s been sorted and processed at the facility the materials are then sold and made into new products. Ultimately, John Rabon and Wilco Recycling are making it easier for consumers to be environmentally conscious without much effort and that is a well executed plan. 

About Wilco Recycling: Wilco Recycling is the latest member of a family of full service waste industry companies that have been serving Central Texas since 1981. Wilco Recycling is focused on one simple goal, helping customers find and utilize the best methods to recycle their waste stream and reduce their impact on the environment. Visit www.wilcorecycling.com for more information.

About Allied Steel Buildings: Allied Steel produces superior pre-engineered steel buildings at affordable prices for every application including industrial, agricultural and residential steel buildings.  Call an Allied professional at (877) 997-8335 or visit www.alliedbuildings.com for steel building prices and rates.