We accept more than 50 grades of pre-consumer paper waste, including office waste, sorted news, magazines, coated and uncoated white grades, printer grades, folding carton grades, books, tubes and cores, silicone papers, and much more. We do not accept residential paper waste.

We start with a free waste audit to assess your current process, waste volumes, and paper grades. From there, we design a recycling plan, provide training and equipment recommendations, and handle pickup using our own fleet or trusted freight partners. We then market your materials to the mills that pay the most for each specific grade.

The key is proper separation of paper grades. There are 51 grades, and different paper mills pay different prices for each. Companies that separate grades before pickup consistently earn more per ton than those that combine grades into mixed paper. Our waste audit identifies exactly where your facility can improve separation to capture more value.

Yes. We work with businesses ranging from single-location operations to large multinationals with national and international footprints. Our logistics team coordinates pickups across multiple facilities and provides unified reporting.

At our Chicago facility, we operate high-speed balers, shredders, and guillotines capable of processing over 50 grades of paper. We also offer equipment recommendations, lending, and training for client facilities.

The first step is our free waste audit. You can start the process online at midamericapaper.com or call us at 773-890-5454. Once the audit is complete, we'll present a detailed recycling plan and revenue projection for your approval.