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RM Brokerage, led by General Manager Ricky Tejada since 2006, specializes in recycling materials such as broadloom carpet, carpet tile, ceiling tile, and carpet padding. Annually, we recycle around 13 million lbs of carpet, 4.5 million lbs of carpet padding, and 1.5 million lbs of ceiling tile, serving municipalities, manufacturers, builders, and individuals across Baltimore to southern Virginia. Our collection program offers easy drop-off options, ensuring that materials are transformed into new products, supporting a greener environment.
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Outline • About Us • Recycling Materials • Processing Overview • Collection Program • Our Markets • Related Companies
About Us • Ricky Tejada – General Manager of RM Brokerage since its inception in 2006 • Active member of the VA Recycling Association and C&D Recycling Committee • Annually, we currently recycle: • ~ 13 million lbs of carpet; • ~ 4.5 million lbs of carpet padding; and • ~ 1.5 million lbs of ceiling tile per year. • We collect on behalf of municipalities, manufacturers, builders, contractors, and individuals from Baltimore to southern Virginia.
Primary Recycling Materials broadloom carpet carpet tile ceiling tile carpet padding
Processing: ceiling tile and carpet padding • CEILING TILE • We accept any type of ceiling tile • To be recyclable, it can’t be painted; have foil or insulated backing; or be under asbestos • CARPET PADDING • We accept any type of carpet padding • Polyurethane foam is recyclable, which is majority • There are also rubber and fiber padding
Processing: carpet • BROADLOOM • We accept any type of broadloom carpet • Most is Nylon 6 and Nylon 66, which is all recyclable • We also accept polypropylene and polyethylene • TILE • We accept any type of carpet tile • PVC backed tile only recycled through Tandus Industries • Ecoworx tile recycled through Shaw Industries • Much is donated for re-use to non-profit organizations
Collection Program: Drop Offs • Material can be dropped off loose or in bundles • Cost is lower • Received from 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday
Where It All Goes • Carpet is made into new carpet and other plastic items • Ceiling tile is made into new tile • Padding is made into new padding • These materials are increasingly exported for processing in other countries
Markets • Baltimore • Washington, D.C. • Richmond • Virginia Beach • Charlottesville • Special Requests
Getting Greener • Most carpet manufacturers tout sustainability, but most don’t take it back • Buy only from those that do • Focus on recyclability, not just recycled content
Related Companies: Power of Our Network Coming Soon: Ace Salvage
THANK YOU! Contact Information: Ricky Tejada 4604 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22304 T. 703-370-3638 ricky@rmbrokerage.com www.RMBrokerage.com