It’s best if you can have as many civic-minded people as possible living in a community, as it’s more likely they’ll be buying into initiatives that make life better for people now and in the future. Recycling is definitely one of those initiatives that we all need to be buying into, and especially considering the way recyclables ending up in general waste is landfills and elsewhere is really something we just can’t have happening. We’re always keen to have legit waste and rubbish going into our dumpster bin rentals for the Trenton and Colborne areas of Ontario, and want to recyclables going into the right channels in the same way.
For that reason we are always going to take note of anything that’s related to waste disposal or recycling in Canada, as there’s always going to be some degree of connection to what we do as rubbish removal service provider. Here we are in January of a new year, and a recent article highlighted 5 recycling trends that are expected to pick up even more speed in 2025 was bound to be one that would catch our attention. Massive population growth in Ontario means more material needs to be recycled than ever before.
Most people are pretty good about recognizing the 3-arrow triangle symbol that indicates something is recyclable, but it’s best if they can also know what the number in the middle of it means in relation to where it’s supposed to go. Here’s more about how to read How2Recycle Labels, and you may be interested to note that these label symbols are consistent between both the US and Canada. A quick hello to our neighbours across the water in Upstate New York, where they’re working to get better at recycling too as it turns out.
This is our second blog entry of the year here, and we’ve been pleased about how the first month of 2025 has been a good one for our disposal mini bin rental and many of them are at job sites and residential reno properties all over this part of Ontario and as far in either direction as Peterborough or Kingston. Let’s get right to those 5 trends we’re going to look at, and see why each has real promise for promoting communities to better with recycling.
Deep Learning
Deep learning is a subset of machine learning that uses neural (brain) network to simulate complex decision-making processes to develop models that are them implemented into software or other operational machinery of some sort. It is likely going to be increasingly beneficial for recycling when used for high-accuracy sorting of opaque white packaging, textiles and foils from PET as well as high-throughput, and high-purity used beverage can (UBC) aluminum recovery. It also looks like it is going to be very good for sorting tasks and expand into new segments, such as metal sorting, unlocking new levels of efficiency and sustainability in the recycling industry.
This in comparison to traditional systems, which have always needed refinement and are only able to focus based on material type. Deep learning’s value lies in object recognition using full-colour cameras which recognize the types of objects based on shape, size, dimensions and more.
Real-Time Monitoring
This year we are likely to see more of advanced AI and cloud technologies being used to analyze waste and make better determinations about whether it can be recycled or not. This should contribute to better transparency in sorting facilities. Digital twins of sorting lines allow detailed object tracking and analysis, and with these systems operators and recyclers are better equipped to make data-driven decisions to improve output quality, prevent material loss and preempt potential disruptions.
Enhanced efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards will be other benefits, and much of what would be recyclable waste is going to be caught and properly directed before it ends up going in the wrong direction.
Decarbonization Through Aluminum Recycling
One of the most unfortunate aspects of predominant waste disposal methods – including waste incineration – is the release of carbon into the atmosphere, and no one needs to have it explained to them why that’s hugely detrimental for the world. It’s for this reason that decarbonization will remain a priority in 2025, and especially for the aluminum sector in Canada.
Committing to net zero targets are what many large companies are doing, and the good news is that there is growing demand for recycled aluminum and high-quality feedstock for aluminum composite material products. Using recycled aluminum yields significant CO2 savings compared to other materials.
All of this has led to the concept of ‘green’ aluminum involving increased aluminum sorting and greater granularity, such as separating aluminum alloys into high-purity fractions. That’s made possible with LIBS (laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy) technology.
Focus on Lesser-Known Materials
We can also expect to see better and more far-reach recycling of other material streams is in 2025. One good example is with wood sorting technologies for better recycling of wood scraps that would otherwise end up being channeled along with regular trash. What’s possible now is the production of recycled materials matching the quality of virgin raw materials. Processed and unprocessed wood can be separated and medium-density fiberboard recovered efficiently.
Similar advancements in textile recycling are coming along nicely too and will also be set for larger-scale adoption in either this year or next across North America, and hopefully we see the same implementations happening here in Canada. We all really stand to benefit from better waste management, and better and more extensive recycling of materials to go along with it.
If you need a dumpster rental and delivery in Colborne or Trenton and want a roll-off bin dropped off and then picked up once full make sure you call or email us here at Load n’ Lift. We can quite often have your disposal bin rental on site the same day and we take care of everything once you’ve filled it. We then dispose of the waste in the proper, legal, and most environmentally-friendly manner.
Seniors and Military families always receive 5% off disposal bin rentals and we have 6 different sizes of bins. 7 / 8 / 11 / 16 / 20 / 25-yard containers are always ready to leave the yard on the back of a truck as soon as you need them.
Load n Lift are the real local pros when it comes to this type of waste disposal service in Trenton and Colborne areas.
