25
Semi-truckloads of unused hangers
Success stories · Case study
Finding new uses for unusable scrap.
A major retailer had 25 semi-truckloads of unused plastic hangers that could not be reused or resold. Royal found a recycling outlet.
$13,000+
Value returned to the customer
New Outlet
Found for material headed toward disposal
The challenge
A major retailer had approximately 25 semi-truckloads of old, unused hangers that could not be reused or resold. Disposing of the material would have created a substantial cost.
The engagement
Royal was already the company’s paper recycling partner. Royal collected hanger samples and researched potential recycling outlets.
The solution
Royal found a company in China willing to sort, dismantle, grind, and melt the hangers. By negotiating with that company, Royal was able to pay the customer more than $13,000 for material that had been destined to create a substantial loss.
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