Pile of Scrap

About Pile of Scrap

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. The environmental and economic impacts of this $500 billion-dollar industry go unnoticed by most, but the work the men and women in this industry do is vital to the save the world and our natural resources.

Publisher

Sierra International Machinery

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jul 2019

Latest episode

16 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

93 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jul 2025

   EP.92 Table Scraps: The Challenge Reunion

   🍽️ Table Scraps: The Challenge - Reunion Edition In this episode of Pile of Scrap the cast of Table Scraps: The Chef's Challenge returns to the table, this time to reflect, reconnect and relive the moments that didn't make the final cut. From behind-the-scenes laughs to unexpected lessons, host John Sacco sits down with the crew to talk about what's changed since filming, what stuck with them, and what it really meant to be part of something that pushed them outside their comfort zone.

2. 

   18 Jun 2025

   Ep.92 Rethinking Recycling Media with Tim Ridderbos

   Tim Ridderbos discusses the transformation of communication in the recycling industry through content creation, emphasizing education, entertainment, and inspiring action, in an interview with John Sacco.

3. 

   17 Jun 2024

   Ep. 91 Talking BUDDY with Stuart Kagan

   Join John Sacco in the latest episode of Pile of Scrap, featuring special guest Stuart Kagan. Dive into Sierra's journey of onboarding with BUDDY as Stuart shares insights on the rigorous vetting process he conducts. Discover how BUDDY connects the right companies to buy and sell recycled materials, ensuring a seamless and trustworthy marketplace for sustainable business practices.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

40 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

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Quality

53

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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