Business Details
Sustainable Recycling Solutions in Flint, MI
Emterra Environmental USA has been transforming waste into resources since its inception, driven by a mission to lead in creating products and services that enable environmental stewardship. As a family-owned company with over 1,100 employees and 30 locations, we combine experience, innovation, and leading-edge technology to design cost-effective recycling and waste reduction programs. Our values prioritize safety, customer-centric solutions, employee engagement, and sustainability, demonstrated through initiatives like our Community Care program, which supports local causes and promotes waste reduction.We serve Michigan communities with curbside collection, industrial waste management, and specialized recycling solutions, investing continuously in people and equipment to improve recycling outcomes. Our expertise spans municipal partnerships, product stewardship, and green product development, positioning us as a hometown choice for comprehensive environmental services.
Services
Curbside Collection
Tire Recycling
Waste Stream Audits
Product Stewardship
Green Products
Municipal Solutions
Commercial Recycling
Organics Management
Material Processing
Environmental Consulting
Highlights and features
- We offer customized waste management solutions for residential, commercial, and municipal clients
- Our 1,100+ employees utilize leading-edge technology for efficient resource recovery
- We guarantee 96% tire recycling through proprietary environmentally-responsible processes
- Our Community Care program links waste reduction to local sustainability initiatives
- We provide waste stream audits to help businesses improve recycling rates and compliance
Services
Waste Stream Audits
Our waste stream audits analyze business waste composition to identify recycling opportunities. We provide actionable insights that increase diversion rates, reduce disposal costs, and improve environmental compliance. Clients receive detailed reports with customized solutions for optimizing material recovery.
Tire Recycling
We recycle 96% of each tire through advanced separation technology. Our process extracts reusable rubber, steel, and fiber from waste tires, transforming them into raw materials for construction, automotive, and industrial applications while eliminating landfill waste.
Product Stewardship
We help producers develop end-of-life product management systems that meet regulatory requirements. Our solutions include packaging recyclability testing, compliance programs, and material recovery strategies that support circular economy principles and sustainability goals.
Municipal Solutions
We design comprehensive waste management systems for municipalities, including curbside collection calendars, materials processing, and compliance reporting. Our programs increase community recycling rates while providing economic benefits through material sales.
Green Products
We manufacture environmentally-friendly products from recycled materials, including crumb rubber, ethanol, and Transformations windshield fluid. Our Emterra Hand Sanitizer uses reclaimed beverages, supporting circular economy goals while maintaining WHO-standard effectiveness.
People
Emmie Leung
Founder and CEO
Emmie Leung built Emterra Group from a small cardboard collector into a major resource management company. Her entrepreneurial vision focuses on transforming waste into resources through innovative solutions that combine environmental responsibility with business growth.
Questions
What recycling services do you offer for Michigan residents?
We provide curbside collection programs for Michigan households, including packaging, paper products, and organics. Our services also cover bulk waste removal and special project recycling for home renovations.
How do you help businesses improve waste management?
We conduct waste stream audits to identify recycling opportunities, offer customized bin solutions, and implement cost-saving programs that reduce landfill waste while improving environmental compliance for commercial clients.
What makes your tire recycling program unique?
Our proprietary process recovers 96% of each tire's materials, separating rubber, steel, and fiber for reuse. This environmentally-responsible solution transforms waste tires into valuable raw materials for new products.
Do you provide services for municipal governments?
Yes, we partner with municipalities to design waste management programs, including curbside collection systems, materials processing, and compliance solutions tailored to community needs and environmental regulations.
What green products do you manufacture from recycled materials?
We produce crumb rubber from recycled tires, Transformations windshield washer fluid from post-consumer liquids, and ethanol products. Our Emterra Hand Sanitizer uses reclaimed beverages in its formulation.
