Question 1

What is American Resources?

Accepted Answer

American Resources is an Atlanta-based environmental waste and recycling management company. We provide seven specialized recycling services to businesses throughout the Atlanta metro area, helping them meet sustainability goals, comply with regulations, and recover value from waste materials.

Question 2

What areas do you serve?

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We serve businesses throughout the greater Atlanta metropolitan area, including Buckhead, Midtown, Downtown, Decatur, Marietta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, and surrounding communities within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta.

Question 3

How long has American Resources been in business?

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We've been serving Atlanta businesses since 2005 — over two decades of experience in recycling and waste management.

Question 4

Do you work with both businesses and individuals?

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Our primary focus is B2B partnerships with businesses of all sizes. However, we also serve individuals with large-scale recycling needs such as vehicle disposal, estate cleanouts, or significant quantities of scrap materials.

Question 5

What recycling services do you offer?

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We offer seven specialized services: Environmental Consulting, Bulk Paper Shredding, Scrap Metal Recycling, Electronics Recycling, Appliance Recycling, Automobile Recycling, and Bulk OCC (Old Corrugated Cardboard) Management.

Question 6

Can I use multiple services?

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Absolutely. Many of our clients use multiple services. We offer the convenience of a single partner, single invoice, and single point of contact for all your recycling needs.

Question 7

Do you offer pickup services?

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Yes. We offer scheduled pickups on a weekly, bi-weekly, or on-demand basis depending on your needs. We also accept drop-offs at our Atlanta recycling center.

Question 8

What materials do you accept?

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We accept a wide range of materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, paper and documents, electronics and e-waste, household and industrial appliances, and end-of-life vehicles. Contact us for specifics about your materials.

Question 9

How is pricing determined?

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Pricing depends on the service, volume, frequency, and type of materials. For scrap metals, we offer competitive market pricing based on current commodity rates. We provide transparent, detailed quotes with no hidden fees.

Question 10

Do you pay for scrap materials?

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Yes. For scrap metals and certain other recyclable materials, we offer fair, transparent pricing based on current commodity rates and certified weighing.

Question 11

How do I schedule a pickup?

Accepted Answer

Contact us by phone at (770) 934-8248 or through our website contact form. We'll arrange a schedule that works for your operations with minimal disruption.

Question 12

Is there a minimum quantity for pickups?

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Minimum quantities vary by service. We work with businesses of all sizes and can discuss flexible arrangements during your consultation.

Question 13

Do you handle regulatory compliance?

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Yes. We stay current with Georgia's environmental regulations and ensure every pickup and process is fully compliant and documented. Our Environmental Consulting service also helps you build compliance into your own operations.

Question 14

Do you provide certificates of destruction?

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Yes. For document shredding and electronics recycling with data destruction, we provide certificates of destruction for your records and compliance documentation.

Question 15

How do you handle hazardous materials?

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We are trained and equipped to handle hazardous materials found in appliances (refrigerants, heavy metals) and vehicles (oils, coolants, battery acid). All hazardous materials are disposed of according to EPA and Georgia state regulations.

Question 16

Can you help with ESG reporting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide regular impact reports tracking tons diverted, CO₂ prevented, and materials returned to the supply chain — data you can use directly in your ESG and sustainability reporting.

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