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Our History
Explore GLR’s history and learn more about the key milestones that have shaped our growth and evolution over the years. From our early beginnings to our work in EV battery recycling, our journey reflects a continued commitment to innovation, sustainability, and responsible recycling.
As the recycling industry has changed, GLR has continued to grow and adapt along with it. From expanding our services and facility operations to working with new materials and technologies, each step has played a part in shaping GLR into who we are today!
Learn more about our history below!
1927
GLR was founded with a focus on paper and rag recycling
1969
GLR began recycling nonferrous metals
1988
GLR began recycling ferrous metals
1990
GLR recycled their first electronic devices
1992
GLR began processing residential curbside recyclables
2001
Became the first recycler in Michigan to accept mixed single stream recyclables
2005
GLR formed their electronic-scrap recycling division
2008
From 2008-2016, GLR opened 10 more locations in both South-East,
MI as well as Western, NY before all (but one) were sold by 2020
2023
GLR continued its electronic recycling operations in Oak Park, MI.
In 2023, they expanded their services to include EV battery recycling
2025
GLR moved to a 60,000-square-foot facility near the heart of Detroit, MI, where the company continues to recycle electronic waste and EV hybrid batteries!
Help Us Build a Sustainable Future.
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