Trans-Americas utilizes a sophisticated automated material handling and grading system that allows us to move high volumes of clothing while maintaining the high quality standards on a consistent basis.
Recycling 70,000 lbs daily, we produce over 300 different grades of wipers, fiber, and secondhand clothing.
Less than half of the used clothing we recycle is classified as usable for wearing.
Trans-Americas utilizes a sophisticated automated material handling and grading system that allows us to move high volumes of clothing while maintaining the high quality standards on a consistent basis.
Recycling 70,000 lbs daily, we produce over 300 different grades of wipers, fiber, and secondhand clothing.
Less than half of the used clothing we recycle is classified as usable for wearing.
Trans-Americas utilizes a sophisticated automated material handling and grading system that allows us to move high volumes of clothing while maintaining the high quality standards on a consistent basis.
Recycling 70,000 lbs daily, we produce over 300 different grades of wipers, fiber, and secondhand clothing.
Less than half of the used clothing we recycle is classified as usable for wearing.
85 employees sort and recycle 35 tons (70,000 lbs/31,800 kg) of post-consumer textile waste daily.
35 tons per day equates to:
– 175 tons / 350,000 lbs / 179 kg per week, and
– 8,400 tons / +16.8 million lbs / 7.63 million kg per year.
85 employees sort and recycle 35 tons (70,000 lbs/31,800 kg) of post-consumer textile waste daily.
35 tons per day equates to:
– 175 tons / 350,000 lbs / 179 kg per week, and
– 8,400 tons / +16.8 million lbs / 7.63 million kg per year.
Trans-Americas is located less than 10 miles from New York City in Clifton, New Jersey, where we own and operate a 3 acre/65,000 square foot textile recycling facility.
Trans-Americas is located less than 10 miles from New York City in Clifton, New Jersey, where we own and operate a 3 acre/65,000 square foot textile recycling facility.