Recycling Value Estimator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Calculate real-time revenue and carbon offsets from recyclable materials.
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Why people use Recycling Value Estimator
Recycling Value Estimator for Waste Management Reporting
This Connector changes that by letting you just ask for the numbers. You tell your agent what you have, and it gives you the revenue and CO2e savings immediately. You get a clean report without the manual headache.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant, accurate data on the financial and environmental value of any recyclable material.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Valuing a truckload of mixed scrap
A waste facility manager wants to know the value of a truckload of mixed scrap.
- Real-world use case 02
Reporting carbon savings for new initiatives
A sustainability officer needs to report on carbon savings for a new recycling initiative.
- Real-world use case 03
Proving profit from a paper recycling contract
A consultant needs to show a client the profit from a paper recycling contract.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Recycling Value Estimator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Recycling Value Estimator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Recycling Value Estimator.
- 01 Capability
Get batch recycling summary
Get a combined report of total revenue and emissions for a list of different materials. This saves you from running multiple individual calculations.
- 02 Capability
Calculate revenue by material
Get the current market value for a specific weight of a material like aluminum or paper. This helps you understand the immediate financial worth of your scrap.
- 03 Capability
Estimate emissions singularity
Find out how much CO2e you save by recycling a specific weight of a material. This provides hard data for your carbon offset reports.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Recycling Value Estimator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Recycling Value Estimator from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1Ku1RKEFFOWEPeMqC9tMwhh0piicC5ENmvTmNE2c/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Recycling Value Estimator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Recycling Value Estimator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1Ku1RKEFFOWEPeMqC9tMwhh0piicC5ENmvTmNE2c/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Recycling Value Estimator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Recycling Value Estimator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"recycling-value-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1Ku1RKEFFOWEPeMqC9tMwhh0piicC5ENmvTmNE2c/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Recycling Value Estimator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Recycling Value Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"recycling-value-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1Ku1RKEFFOWEPeMqC9tMwhh0piicC5ENmvTmNE2c/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Recycling Value Estimator
Ask Copilot: "Using Recycling Value Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"recycling-value-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1Ku1RKEFFOWEPeMqC9tMwhh0piicC5ENmvTmNE2c/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Recycling Value Estimator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Recycling Value Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"recycling-value-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1Ku1RKEFFOWEPeMqC9tMwhh0piicC5ENmvTmNE2c/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Recycling Value Estimator
Ask Cline: "Using Recycling Value Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add recycling-value-estimator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1Ku1RKEFFOWEPeMqC9tMwhh0piicC5ENmvTmNE2c/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Recycling Value Estimator
Ask Claude: "Using Recycling Value Estimator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Recycling Value Estimator can move forward.
This is for sustainability officers and waste management operators who need to justify recycling programs with hard numbers. They're tired of manual spreadsheets and need real-time data to prove their ROI.
Sustainability Manager
Analyzes carbon offsets for corporate reports on a Tuesday afternoon.
Waste Facility Operator
Estimates daily revenue from incoming scrap to manage floor operations.
Environmental Consultant
Provides accurate impact reports to clients looking to reduce their footprint.
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Before you connect
Questions about Recycling Value Estimator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does the Recycling Value Estimator help my business?
It turns your waste into data. You get instant estimates on how much money your recyclables are worth and how much carbon you're saving.
Can I use the Recycling Value Estimator for different materials?
Yes. It handles common materials like aluminum, copper, paper, plastic, and glass.
Does the Recycling Value Estimator provide real-time market data?
It provides estimated market values to help you understand the current financial potential of your materials.
How can I report on carbon offsets with this Connector?
You can ask your agent to calculate the CO2e savings for any specific weight of material to include in your sustainability reports.
Can I get a summary for a mixed batch of waste?
Yes. You can provide a list of different materials and weights to get a single aggregated report on total revenue and emissions.
Is the Recycling Value Estimator good for sustainability audits?
It's a great capability for audits because it provides consistent, data-backed figures for both financial returns and environmental impact.
How do I calculate the value of my aluminum scrap?
You can use the calculate_revenue_by_material capability by providing 'aluminum' as the material type and the weight in kilograms.
Can I get a summary for multiple materials at once?
Yes, the get_batch_recycling_summary capability allows you to pass a JSON object containing various material weights to get an aggregated report.
Does this capability track carbon emissions?
Yes, the estimate_emissions_singularity capability calculates the amount of CO2e prevented from entering the atmosphere through recycling.
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