Alter Trading Corporation

05/29/2026

The Recycling Society announced that more than 3 million aluminum cans were recycled during the 2025–26 Million Cans Recycling Contest! Since the contest first began in November of 2023, over 10,062 books have been donated, students have now recycled more than 6.5 million aluminum cans by 63 schools in 15 states nationwide. That’s approximately 188,000 pounds of recycled aluminum, equivalent to the airframe weight of a commercial Boeing 737 aircraft.

Our friends at Flynn Park Elementary School in University City recycled an impressive 100,940 aluminum cans this school year, earning a well-deserved pizza party for surpassing the 75,000-can milestone. 🎉🍕They also finished 7th out of 56 participating schools! Flynn Park continues to be among the top-ranking schools each year because of contributors at all our Alter Metal Recycling facilities and in the St. Louis community. Flynn Park also won the Missouri State contest and earned an additional $500!

Congratulations to everyone involved. Read more about the nationwide contest here: https://recyclingsociety.org/3-million-cans-recycled/

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Recycling Society
Southern Metal Processing
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Press release for the Million Cans Recycling Contest 2025-2026. Over 3 million cans were recycled by 56 schools across the USA and they raised $56,000.

05/29/2026

Alter Trading Corporation proudly congratulates our former CEO and current Board member, Jay Robinovitz, on being named the recipient of the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA). Jay is pictured (left) receiving his award from Colin Kelly, Immediate Past Chair of the Recycled Materials Association (right) at their 2026 Convention.

"Jay’s impact on Alter and the broader recycling industry cannot be overstated," said Alter Trading Corporation President & CEO Jack Grundfest. "His decades of leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence helped shape who we are today. His dedication to integrity, safety, innovation, and doing things the right way continues to leave a lasting impact on our organization today. We are grateful for his continued guidance and proud to celebrate this milestone as an organization."

This recognition reflects a remarkable career and an enduring legacy of leadership that has positively influenced countless individuals and organizations throughout the industry.

Congratulations, Jay, on this well-deserved honor!

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05/27/2026

Responsible recycling offers benefits to our suppliers, our consumers and our communities. We've maintained our commitment to quality, integrity and responsibility for over a century.

Learn more about Alter and our processes: https://lnkd.in/gi_XqSas

05/25/2026

Today we celebrate and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

05/21/2026

Alter Trading Corporation and Alter Metal Recycling are committed to operating our recycling facilities in an environmentally responsible manner.

Learn more about Alter and our commitment to the environment: https://lnkd.in/gJ-UHCiZ

05/08/2026

ROARRRR! The Flynn Park Lions Are State Champs!

♻️ 100,940 cans recycled
⚖️ 2,884 lbs recycled

We are so proud of the Flynn Park Lions for all of the hard work they’ve put into the Million Cans Recycling Contest! They’ve spent the year learning about recycling and why it is so important for not only our St. Louis community, but our whole world.

Can’t wait to do it all again!

🦁 ROARRRR! The Flynn Park Lions Are Missouri State Champs! ♻️🏆

Huge congratulations to the Missouri State Winner of the Million Cans Recycling Contest the incredible Flynn Park Lions!

Your students, teachers, families, and community showed what’s possible when teamwork and sustainability come together. 💪♻️

🦁 Flynn Park Community Collaborative
♻️ 100,940 cans recycled
⚖️ 2,884 lbs recycled

A special congratulations also goes to Washington West Elementary for an outstanding first year in the Million Cans Recycling Contest! 💙🐦

Your school community made an immediate impact and should be incredibly proud of this achievement.

🐦 Washington West Elementary
♻️ 82,390 cans recycled
⚖️ 2,354 lbs recycled

Together, these amazing Missouri schools recycled an incredible:🌟♻️ 183,330 CANS ♻️🌟

Thank you to all of the recycling superheroes, educators, families, and community members who helped make this possible.

Special thanks to our incredible recycling partners and supporters:
⭐ Alter Trading Corporation
⭐ Southern Metal Processing
⭐ Shapiro

We’re so proud of Missouri and the next generation leading the way toward a more sustainable future! 🌎♻️

So sorry, I accidentally deleted my other post while fixing a few typos on the poster! 😅♻️ This copy has the correct can totals.


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04/22/2026

Every day is Earth Day at Alter Trading Corporation! 🌎

Join us in celebrating our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Let’s all continue to recycle, repurpose and reduce our carbon footprint for a cleaner, greener tomorrow.

04/20/2026

Our midpoint donation numbers are in, and every pound counts!

Across our yards, we are coming together to support local nonprofits for our annual Go Green for the Green campaign! From giving kids safe places to play to supporting veterans and community shelters, every scrap donation helps fuel our communities.

We are proud of the turnout we have seen, and want to encourage you to get your donations in before the end of the month. You’ve got one week left to get your donations in—let’s finish strong!

04/15/2026

When individuals bring their metal materials to Alter Metal Recycling facilities, it does more than just put money in their pockets; it reduces demand for new material, minimizes waste sent to landfills, conserves energy and reduces our overall carbon footprint.

Learn more about our mission: https://www.altertrading.com/ #/about

04/09/2026

For over a century, Alter Trading has remained committed to quality, integrity and responsibility, with a vision to lead the industry in these commitments.

Learn more about Alter’s commitment to responsible recycling: https://www.altertrading.com/ #/about/environment