Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Recycling Solutions in Bensenville, IL
At Second Nature Recycling, we have dedicated ourselves to creating sustainable solutions that benefit both businesses and the environment since 1998. Our expertise lies in providing comprehensive recycling programs tailored to maximize profitability while minimizing environmental impact for clients across the Chicagoland area. We offer end-to-end services including paper and plastic recycling, metal recovery, document destruction, and specialized consulting to help businesses optimize waste management processes. With decades of industry experience, we maintain strong relationships with global paper mills and utilize advanced equipment to ensure efficient material handling. Our team understands that recyclables are a byproduct of your core operations, which is why we focus on removing waste promptly to keep your facilities unobstructed.We pride ourselves on delivering cost-effective solutions through competitive pricing structures and personalized service approaches. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our ability to process over 30 grades of waste paper and handle diverse plastic and metal materials. As a trusted partner, we provide certified document destruction services with verifiable compliance documentation. Our global brokerage capabilities ensure clients receive top market value for recyclable materials. Through continuous innovation and client-centric practices, we strive to make sustainability an achievable goal without compromising operational efficiency.
Services
Paper Recycling
Plastic Recycling
Metal Recycling
Document Destruction
Recycling Consulting
Equipment Provision
Brokerage Services
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of specialized recycling experience since 1998
- We offer comprehensive solutions for paper, plastic, and metal recycling
- Our global brokerage network secures top market prices for materials
- We provide certified document destruction with compliance verification
- Our cost-effective programs maximize client revenue streams
Services
Paper Recycling
We process over 30 grades of waste paper including freesheet, groundwood, and corrugated materials. Our advanced sorting systems ensure maximum value recovery while maintaining strict quality standards. Businesses benefit from streamlined collection solutions and competitive pricing structures that convert waste into revenue streams.
Plastic Recycling
Our facility handles all resin types (1-7) including PET, HDPE, and polystyrene. We specialize in industrial plastic waste from manufacturing operations, offering dedicated sorting and processing solutions. Clients receive customized collection systems and market-driven pricing for their plastic byproducts.
Metal Recycling
We process commercial quantities of aluminum, copper, brass, and steel materials. Our focus on printer-generated aluminum litho plates ensures specialized handling for the printing industry. Full-scale processing capabilities include weighing, sorting, and competitive market valuation services.
Document Destruction
Our Bensenville facility features industrial shredders processing up to 20,000 lbs/hour. We provide certified destruction of sensitive documents with verifiable compliance documentation. Services include bulk shredding of files, printed materials, and roll stock with secure chain-of-custody protocols.
Recycling Consulting
Our experts develop customized recycling programs that optimize material recovery and cost efficiency. We analyze current waste streams to identify revenue opportunities while implementing collection systems that integrate seamlessly with client operations. Continuous program optimization ensures sustained profitability.
Questions
What types of materials can you recycle?
We handle paper (30+ grades), plastics (all resin types 1-7), metals (aluminum, copper, brass, steel), and offer document destruction services.
Do you serve businesses outside Chicago?
While our operations center is in Bensenville, IL, we serve clients throughout the Chicagoland area and broker materials globally.
How do you ensure document security?
Our Bensenville facility uses industrial shredders with 20,000 lbs/hour capacity and provides certified destruction documentation for all sensitive materials.
What industries do you work with?
We specialize in serving printing companies, packaging facilities, distribution centers, and office complexes with tailored recycling solutions.
How are recycling prices determined?
Pricing is based on current market values for sorted materials, with competitive rates ensured through our global network of processing partners.
