In the meantime, the industry has taken measures to make it easier for retailers to separate waxed corrugated and to provide opportunities for its reuse, while some companies work to develop recyclable alternatives to wax. Education for better se paration. Several years ago, a survey found that on average, retailers were mistakenly sending 10 to 15 percent of their recyclable, non-waxed corrugated boxes to the landfill because their workers have a difficult time distinguishing which are waxed and which are not. The program is backed with educational posters, distributed to retailers for display in their back work rooms. Opportunities for reuse.
Some mills can accept limited amounts of waxed corrugated especially with proper source separation.
The most environmentally favorable disposal option for waxed corrugated boxes at present is composting. A few companies are currently using waxed OCC in the manufacture of artificial fire logs. Over a dozen processors use WCC to produce fuel pellets for industrial boilers. Directory of wax recovery facilities available . The directory is intended to help connect grocers and other retailers with these facilities.