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Schupan Recycling is a processor and marketer of Used Beverage Containers (UBCs) including aluminum cans, plastic bottles (PET), and glass bottles. We operate multiple processing facilities that recycle billions of cans and bottles for soft drink wholesalers and beer wholesalers throughout the State of Michigan. Independent purchaser, processor and marketer of UBCRs in the nation.
  
     
  • Since the company was founded in 1986 the company has transformed the industry of beverage container recycling.
  • Schupan Recycling began in 1985 by developing a program custom fit to the beverage wholesalers of Michigan, creating a comprehensive on site densification program.
  • In 1990 Schupan Recycling developed the system currently used for processing distributor bags of aluminum and PET.
  • Continuing to reinventing the process in 1998 when a unique organization called UBCR, LLC a joint venture between Schupan and Sons, Inc. and TOMRA of North America was established. UBCR operates a single source solution for the collection, transportation and processing of aluminum cans, PET and glass beverage containers from Michigan’s largest retailers.
  • In 2005 Schupan and Sons inc. and TOMRA of North America continued the partnership by creating Synergistics, LLC which provides logistics services for small and medium sized customers looking to maximize their transportation, routing and material handling operations.
  • In 2006 Special Events Recycling partnership was created to advance the opportunity for the public to recycling non deposit beverage containers.

 
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Bag Processing Line   Bottles to PET   Collection Bins
 
 
 
         
Glass Processing   Trailer Dump   Processing Lines


Schupan Recycling is a true expert in its field with a strong commitment to continuous improvement, Schupan has designed innovative systems for peak efficiencies and developed service levels unmatched in the industry.