--- title: Pile of Scrap | Waste description: Waste | Pile of Scrap’s real and raw discussions give unmatched insight into the 5th most dangerous industry in the country. Travel across the nation with John Sacco, Sierra International Machinery President, as he reveals the truth behind recycling and waste facilities in America. --- [![Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/SIERRA_March2018/Images/logo@2x.png)](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/) - Industries - [Scrap Metal](https://sierraintl.com/scrap/) - [Waste Recycling](https://sierraintl.com/waste/) - [Fiber Recycling](https://sierraintl.com/fiber/) - [Construction & Demolition](https://sierraintl.com/construction-demolition/) - Processing Equipment - [Shear/Baler/Loggers](https://sierraintl.com/shear-baler/) - [Two-Ram Balers](https://sierraintl.com/two-ram-balers/) - [Portable Baler/Loggers](https://sierraintl.com/portable-baler-loggers/) - [Three-Compression Baler](https://sierraintl.com/equipment/three-compression-baler/) - [Material Handlers](https://sierraintl.com/material-handlers/) - [Conveyors](https://sierraintl.com/equipment/conveyors/) - [Used Equipment](https://sierraintl.com/used-equipment/) - [Parts & Service](https://sierraintl.com/parts-service/) - [Podcast](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap) - About Us - [About Sierra](https://sierraintl.com/about-sierra/) - [Georgia Plant](https://sierraintl.com/georgia-plant/) - [Safety](https://sierraintl.com/safety/) - [Testimonials](https://info.sierraintl.com/customer-testimonials) - [Employment](https://sierraintl.com/employment/) - [Latest News](https://info.sierraintl.com/latest-news) - [Contact](https://sierraintl.com/contact/) - [Español](https://es.sierraintl.com) [![Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/SIERRA_March2018/Images/logo@2x.png)](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/) - Industries - [Scrap Metal](https://sierraintl.com/scrap/) - [Waste Recycling](https://sierraintl.com/waste/) - [Fiber Recycling](https://sierraintl.com/fiber/) - [Construction & Demolition](https://sierraintl.com/construction-demolition/) - Processing Equipment - [Shear/Baler/Loggers](https://sierraintl.com/shear-baler/) - [Two-Ram Balers](https://sierraintl.com/two-ram-balers/) - [Portable Baler/Loggers](https://sierraintl.com/portable-baler-loggers/) - [Three-Compression Baler](https://sierraintl.com/equipment/three-compression-baler/) - [Material Handlers](https://sierraintl.com/material-handlers/) - [Conveyors](https://sierraintl.com/equipment/conveyors/) - [Used Equipment](https://sierraintl.com/used-equipment/) - [Parts & Service](https://sierraintl.com/parts-service/) - [Podcast](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap) - About Us - [About Sierra](https://sierraintl.com/about-sierra/) - [Georgia Plant](https://sierraintl.com/georgia-plant/) - [Safety](https://sierraintl.com/safety/) - [Testimonials](https://info.sierraintl.com/customer-testimonials) - [Employment](https://sierraintl.com/employment/) - [Latest News](https://info.sierraintl.com/latest-news) - [Contact](https://sierraintl.com/contact/) - [Español](https://es.sierraintl.com) # Pile of Scrap Podcast ## [Ep. 23: ISRI’s Message to D.C.: Recycling Is Essential!](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/pile-of-scrap-ep-23-isris-message-to-dc-recycling-is-essential) Posted by [Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/author/sierra-international-machinery) on 3/27/20 5:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Pile of Scrap Ep. 23: ISRI’s Message to D.C.: Recycling Is Essential! ](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/Ep.23-ISRI-Covid-YT.jpg)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/pile-of-scrap-ep-23-isris-message-to-dc-recycling-is-essential) **Pile of Scrap Ep. 23: ISRI’s Message to D.C.: Recycling Is Essential!** After making the tough decision to cancel ISRI’s annual convention due to COVID-19, ISRI President Robin Wiener and Chairman Brian Shine join John Sacco to discuss what members need to know going forward in this crisis. Taking into account how essential recycling is for infrastructure and critical manufacturing, these two leaders explain how diligently they’ve worked in pressuring the federal government to keep our industry in motion. [Read More](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/pile-of-scrap-ep-23-isris-message-to-dc-recycling-is-essential) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/pile-of-scrap-ep-23-isris-message-to-dc-recycling-is-essential#comments-listing) Topics: [Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/recycling), [Scrap Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/scrap-recycling), [Waste](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/waste) ## [Ep. 22: Scrap Recycling vs. COVID-19](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-22-scrap-recycling-vs-covid-19) Posted by [Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/author/sierra-international-machinery) on 3/20/20 8:31 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Ep. 22: Scrap Recycling vs. COVID-19](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/Ep.22-ScrapVsCovid19-YT.jpg)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-22-scrap-recycling-vs-covid-19) **Ep. 21: Panic from Coronavirus Part 2 - John Sacco** As we get more and more emerged into the Coronavirus pandemic, there are many questions being asked within the scrap industry. John Sacco invites medical professional Dr. Vip Dev and the biggest names in scrap such as Brett Ekart from [United Metals Recycling](https://www.umrecycling.com), Sean Daoud from [PNW Metal Recycling](http://www.pnwmetal.com), Matt Kripke from [Kripke Enterprises](https://www.kripke.com), Andrew Lincoln from [Lincoln Recycling](https://www.lincolnrecycling.com), and Nathan Frankel from [Advanced Steel Recovery](https://www.advancedsteel.com) to give us the inside scoop on the availability of virus testing and how the scrap industry remains in operation through the slowing of production and business closures. [Read More](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-22-scrap-recycling-vs-covid-19) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-22-scrap-recycling-vs-covid-19#comments-listing) Topics: [Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/recycling), [Scrap Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/scrap-recycling), [Waste](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/waste) ## [Ep. 21: Panic from Coronavirus Part 2 - John Sacco](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-21-panic-from-coronavirus-part-2) Posted by [Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/author/sierra-international-machinery) on 3/16/20 3:01 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/Ep.19.5-Covid19-John-web.jpg)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-21-panic-from-coronavirus-part-2) **Ep. 21: Panic from Coronavirus Part 2 - John Sacco** Basic necessities have been wiped from the shelves since the outbreak of the Coronavirus has stirred up panic in our communities. Toilet paper, water, and even certain meats – gone. John Sacco sits down with us to discuss the absurdity the World has been going through the past few days and how improving communication between production companies and consumers can positively affect these circumstances. [Read More](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-21-panic-from-coronavirus-part-2) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-21-panic-from-coronavirus-part-2#comments-listing) Topics: [Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/recycling), [Scrap Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/scrap-recycling), [Waste](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/waste) ## [Ep. 20: Panic from Coronavirus Part 1 - John Sacco](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-20-panic-from-coronavirus-part-1) Posted by [Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/author/sierra-international-machinery) on 3/16/20 12:55 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/Ep.19.5-Covid19-John.jpg)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-20-panic-from-coronavirus-part-1) **Pile of Scrap Ep. 20: Panic from Coronavirus Part 1 - John Sacco** With the ISRI convention being officially cancelled and having a daughter overseas spending the semester abroad after an announcement of a European travel ban, John Sacco is starting to feel the panic of the Coronavirus. Having uncertainty about what this virus means for our economy and others in the industry, John advises us to remain calm. [Read More](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-20-panic-from-coronavirus-part-1) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-20-panic-from-coronavirus-part-1#comments-listing) Topics: [Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/recycling), [Scrap Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/scrap-recycling), [Waste](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/waste) ## [Ep. 19: ISRI Convention Mastermind – Chuck Carr](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-19-isri-convention-mastermind-chuck-carr) Posted by [Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/author/sierra-international-machinery) on 3/11/20 5:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/PileofScrap-Ep19-ChuckCarr-YT.jpg)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-19-isri-convention-mastermind-chuck-carr) **Pile of Scrap Ep. 19: ISRI Convention Mastermind – Chuck Carr** If there’s one thing the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) is known for, it’s their conventions. Chuck Carr, mastermind behind the industry’s biggest event of the year, talks with John Sacco about the significant benefits ISRI’s conventions can bring to your business. Although networking is number one on that list, the keynote speakers and the educational programs make it a guarantee that this event won’t disappoint. [Read More](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-19-isri-convention-mastermind-chuck-carr) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-19-isri-convention-mastermind-chuck-carr#comments-listing) Topics: [Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/recycling), [Scrap Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/scrap-recycling), [Waste](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/waste) ## [Ep. 18.5: Controlling the Message with John Sacco](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-18-5-controlling-the-message-with-john-sacco) Posted by [Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/author/sierra-international-machinery) on 3/6/20 5:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/PileofScrap-Ep.18.5-John_Sacco-YT.jpg)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-18-5-controlling-the-message-with-john-sacco) **Pile of Scrap Ep. 18.5: Controlling the Message - John Sacco** Are you sick and tired of the countless regulations being put on your yard that are implemented by elected officials who know nothing about the industry? John Sacco is, which is why he’s decided to tell us what we need to do to get our voices heard so that we can properly inform the public and control the message about what it is we do. [Read More](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-18-5-controlling-the-message-with-john-sacco) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-18-5-controlling-the-message-with-john-sacco#comments-listing) Topics: [Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/recycling), [Scrap Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/scrap-recycling), [Waste](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/waste) ## [Ep. 18: The REB Strategy with Emory Olds & Randy Hanson](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-18-the-reb-strategy-with-emory-olds-randy-hanson) Posted by [Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/author/sierra-international-machinery) on 2/26/20 5:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Pile of Scrap Ep. 18: The REB Strategy with Emory Olds & Randy Hanson](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/PileofScrap-Ep.18-REB-Emory-Randy-YT.jpg)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-18-the-reb-strategy-with-emory-olds-randy-hanson) **Pile of Scrap Ep. 18: The REB Strategy with Emory Olds & Randy Hanson** Sierra’s Recycle Everything Balers (REBs) are known for getting the job done both quickly and efficiently. However, achieving such high standards wouldn’t be possible without the help of a combined 60 years of experience in the business. John Sacco packs up and heads to Jesup, Georgia, home to Sierra’s manufacturing plant, to meet with General Manager Emory Olds and Head Technician of Sierra’s Two-Ram Balers Randy Hanson. Here, these guys talk specifics on the design and engineering of the World’s leading line of two-ram balers. [Read More](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-18-the-reb-strategy-with-emory-olds-randy-hanson) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-18-the-reb-strategy-with-emory-olds-randy-hanson#comments-listing) Topics: [Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/recycling), [Scrap Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/scrap-recycling), [Waste](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/waste) ## [Ep. 16: Let’s Talk Economics with Jason Schenker](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-16-lets-talk-economics-jason-schenker) Posted by [Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/author/sierra-international-machinery) on 2/5/20 8:24 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Pile of Scrap Ep. 16: Let’s Talk Economics with Jason Schenker](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/PileofScrap-Ep.16-JasonSchenker-YT.jpg)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-16-lets-talk-economics-jason-schenker) **Pile of Scrap Ep. 16: Let’s Talk Economics with Jason Schenker** [Jason Schenker](https://www.jasonschenker.com) is back! John Sacco invites oneof the most accurate financial forecasters and futurists in the world to kick back, relax, and enjoy some homemade pizza and steak at his home in Bakersfield, California. But first, Jason sits down to answer a few of the many questions that have been asked about the state of our economy including the important effects the Wuhan Coronavirus has on scrap and global markets, how the science of economics directly impacts the 2020 Presidential election, and even the repercussions of “wish recycling.” [Read More](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-16-lets-talk-economics-jason-schenker) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-16-lets-talk-economics-jason-schenker#comments-listing) Topics: [Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/recycling), [Scrap Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/scrap-recycling), [Waste](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/waste), [MRF](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/mrf) [All posts](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/all) **Subscribe to** # Pile of Scrap [![Listen to Pile of Scrap on Apple Podcasts](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/US_UK_Apple_Podcasts_Listen_Badge_RGB.png?width=300&name=US_UK_Apple_Podcasts_Listen_Badge_RGB.png)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pile-of-scrap/id1473656821) [![Listen to Pile of Scrap on Spotify](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/spotify-podcast-badge-blk-grn-660x160.png?width=300&name=spotify-podcast-badge-blk-grn-660x160.png)](https://open.spotify.com/show/4zlieQqEd8AUlMe0NpteZo) [![EN_Google_Podcasts_Badge_300px](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EN_Google_Podcasts_Badge_300px.png?width=300&name=EN_Google_Podcasts_Badge_300px.png)](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6NjcwNDM3MzExL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjw94ePyP3sAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBw)   ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Recycling (51)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/recycling) - [Scrap Recycling (25)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/scrap-recycling) - [News (12)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/news) - [Waste (8)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/waste) - [Insider (4)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/insider) - [MRF (2)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/mrf) - [Paper Recycling (2)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/paper-recycling) - [Plastic Recycling (1)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/plastic-recycling) see all #### Main - [Home](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/) - [Latest News](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/latest-news/) - [Contact](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/contact/) - [Careers](https://sierraintl.com/careers/) #### Industries - [Scrap Metal](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/scrap/) - [Waste Recycling](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/waste/) - [Fiber Recycling](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/fiber/) - [Construction & Demolition](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/construction-demolition/) - [Material Handlers](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/material-handlers/) #### Processing Equipment - [Shear/Baler/Loggers](https://sierraintl.com/shear-baler/) - [Two-Ram Balers](https://sierraintl.com/two-ram-balers/) - [Portable Baler/Loggers](https://sierraintl.com/portable-baler-loggers/) - [Three-Compression Baler](https://sierraintl.com/equipment/three-compression-baler/) - [Material Handlers](https://sierraintl.com/material-handlers/) - [Conveyors](https://sierraintl.com/equipment/conveyors/) #### Legal - [Terms of Use](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/terms-of-use/) - [Privacy Policy](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/privacy-policy/) proud member of: ![ISRI logo](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/SIERRA_March2018/Images/isri@2x.png) ![ISRI logo](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/SIERRA_March2018/Images/ara-logo@2x.png) ![ISRI logo](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/SIERRA_March2018/Images/nda-logo@2x.png) ![CARI-ACIR logo](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/SIERRA_March2018/Images/logo-reg@2x.png) © 2018 Sierra International Machinery, LLC. 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