# FV Recycling

> FV Recycling is a commercial and industrial recycling company providing cardboard, paper, plastic, and aluminum recycling services across the Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest United States, with brokerage capabilities nationwide. We deliver an integrated single-source approach that combines recycling collection, baler sales and service, pallet management, and equipment solutions under one partner.

Important notes:
- Materials handled: cardboard (OCC), paper, plastic, and aluminum. FV Recycling does not accept scrap metal or catalytic converters.
- Service model: integrated single-source partner — bale route hauling, trailer and van service, brokerage, baler sales/lease/repair, and pallet programs under one relationship.
- Geographic coverage: physical service operations across the Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas), with brokerage coverage across the continental U.S.
- Recently expanded through the acquisition of Mid America Paper Recycling, strengthening capacity across the Midwest and Southwest.
- 24/7 emergency support available for equipment service.

## Services

- [Services Overview](https://fvrecycling.com/services/): Hub for FV Recycling's commercial and industrial recycling services, including custom program design for facilities with non-standard requirements.
- [Bale Route Hauling](https://fvrecycling.com/services/bale-route-hauling/): Scheduled and on-call cardboard bale pickup for distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and high-volume commercial facilities, with multi-stop route efficiency.
- [Trailer & Van Service](https://fvrecycling.com/services/trailer-van-service/): On-site trailer placement and live-load services for full-load (FL) hauling of bulk cardboard, paper, plastic, and aluminum from large waste producers.
- [Brokerage Services](https://fvrecycling.com/services/brokerage-services/): Nationwide brokerage connecting recyclable commodities to mills and processors, securing competitive rebates through an established buyer network.
- [Recycling Equipment Service & Repair](https://fvrecycling.com/service/service-equipment): Multi-brand baler and compactor installation, preventative maintenance, emergency repair, and equipment relocation with 24/7 emergency support.
- [Lease, Sell & Buy Equipment](https://fvrecycling.com/services/lease-sell-buy-equipment): New and used baler and compactor sales, flexible leasing programs, and equipment buy-back for businesses upgrading or downsizing.

## Equipment

- [Recycling Equipment for Sale](https://fvrecycling.com/recycling-equipment-for-sale): Inventory of vertical balers, horizontal balers, auto-tie balers, stationary compactors, and collection bins matched to facility volume and operations.
- [Cardboard Baler Solutions](https://fvrecycling.com/cardboard-baler-solutions): Equipment selection guidance across vertical, horizontal, and auto-tie balers, with sizing based on monthly tonnage and dock configuration.

## Industries & Areas Served

- [Industries Served](https://fvrecycling.com/industries-served/): Service coverage for commercial, industrial, manufacturing, retail, distribution, and grocery operations of all sizes.
- [Areas Served](https://fvrecycling.com/areas-served): State-by-state service coverage across the Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas.

## Resources & Insights

- [Who Do You Call When Your Baler or Compactor Needs Service?](https://fvrecycling.com/blog/who-do-you-call-when-your-baler-or-compactor-needs-service): Scope of multi-brand baler and compactor servicing, response expectations, repair-vs-replace evaluation, and preventative maintenance programs.
- [Our Baler Keeps Jamming — The 5 Most Common Causes and Fixes](https://fvrecycling.com/blog/our-baler-keeps-jamming-the-5-most-common-causes-and-fixes): Diagnostic guide for recurring baler jams covering contamination, hydraulic issues, mechanical wear, and maintenance scheduling.
- [How Much Cardboard Do We Need Before a Baler Makes Sense?](https://fvrecycling.com/blog/how-much-cardboard-do-we-need-before-a-baler-makes-sense): Volume thresholds and operational economics for evaluating when a cardboard baler is the right investment.
- [Do We Need a Baler or Compactor & How Do We Decide?](https://fvrecycling.com/blog/do-we-need-a-baler-or-compactor-how-do-we-decide): Decision framework for choosing between baler and compactor equipment based on waste stream composition and recycling value.
- [Baler Repair & Recycling Equipment: What Businesses Need to Know](https://fvrecycling.com/blog/baler-repair-recycling-equipment-what-businesses-need-to-know): Common baler failure signs, repair planning, and what to expect from a full-service equipment partner.
- [Choosing the Right Cardboard Baler for Sale: A Buyer's Guide](https://fvrecycling.com/blog/choosing-the-right-cardboard-baler-for-sale): Buyer's framework covering baler types, new vs. used considerations, safety features, and lease vs. purchase decisions.
- [Recycling Equipment for Sale: A Guide to Waste Management Solutions](https://fvrecycling.com/blog/recycling-equipment-for-sale-a-guide-to-waste-management-solutions): Overview of recycling equipment options for commercial waste management, including balers, compactors, and supporting service programs.
- [Who Are the Equipment Experts?](https://fvrecycling.com/blog/who-are-the-equipment-experts): FV Recycling's in-house equipment and compaction division, technician capabilities, and regional service coverage.
- [Turning Trash into Treasure: A Complete Guide to Paper Recycling](https://fvrecycling.com/blog/turning-trash-into-treasure-a-complete-guide-to-paper-recycling): Paper recycling categories (OCC, office paper, mixed paper), processing workflow, and commercial program benefits.
- [Finding the Right OCC Recycling Center for Your Business](https://fvrecycling.com/blog/finding-the-right-occ-recycling-center-for-your-business): Evaluation criteria for OCC recycling partners, including pickup services, sorting, baling, and reporting capabilities.

## Contact

- [Customer Service Request](https://fvrecycling.com/customer-service-request/): Form for current customers to schedule a pickup or submit a service request.
- Phone: 877-927-8372