4 Generations
Our Legacy of Sustainability
The Kirstein family are recognized as pioneers in the field of Recycling. Our roots date back to 1910 with Phillip Kirstein, plying the streets of New York in search of textiles, metals, newspapers and other recyclables for resale. In 1930, Phillip moved the family to Connecticut. His eldest son Abraham joined the company and went on to purchase our first baler, which was revolutionary at the time.
In 1965 Abe’s son, Harold Kirstein, started working in the family recycling plant and in 1975 installed one of the first High Density Balers in New England. Over the next 10 years our business expanded to many plants throughout the East Coast, and a major shredding operation at IBM in upstate New York. In 1998, Harold’s sons Brent and Zack started learning the industry from the ground up and our business was rebranded to 4th Generation Recycling in 2012.
Today, 4G is a growing international company purchasing in excess of 750,000 tons of scrap per year. We service clients across all of North America and the Caribbean. 4G sells recyclables to domestic mills as well as end users in over 14 international markets. We are on the pulse of the recycling industry and continue to develop direct relationships in emerging markets as well as established markets around the world. Throughout all of the Kirstein generations in the recycling industry, our commitment to provide quality service and timely payments has never wavered.
What We Do
Comprehensive Recycling Solutions for Diverse Industries
We deliver logistics and recycling services across industries, from grocery to manufacturing to print. Our solutions include:
4G’s recycling solutions combine innovation with sustainability, ensuring programs are both effective and cost-efficient.
Logistics & Project Management
Large-Scale Project Management Capabilities
Our Subject-Matter Experts are well versed in managing large scale operations. Whether your company operates 1 facility or 200 sites, 4G is the right partner to meet your needs.
There are many environmental regulations that businesses must adhere to. 4G is ready to help your company maintain compliance while minimizing the financial impact.
4G’s exceptional project management skills drive our waste management solutions. Our logistics capabilities will facilitate timely removal of even the most challenging commodities.
We offer customizable shipping options to ensure your facilities needs are met within every geography.
What We Believe
Values That Drive Our Success
At 4G Recycling, our goal is to reduce waste that is sent to landfills by establishing sustainable recycling solutions. With access to 4G’s logistic solutions and consolidation centers, we have the ability to streamline your waste stream.
Our company prioritizes customer service and commodity revenue excellence.
