Metalico OKs sale to China-based Total Merchant Limited

The former has agreed to the sale to the latter for $105 million.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 18, 2015

Senate bill calls for viability study on recycled carbon fiber

In the interest of maximizing federal funds, the senator asked the DOE and the Port of Port Angeles to combine efforts.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 17, 2015

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The Rise of Recycling AI

Artificial intelligence has become increasingly common at MRFs, in collection trucks and even as a tool for consumer education at the point of generation.

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Metallix ups precious metals capability with plant acquisition

The company recently bought a Maxton, NC precious metals recycling plant, enabling the firm to upgrade its catalytic converter recycling services.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 17, 2015

American Iron & Metal sees vote against it reopening Syracuse scrap yard

The former scrap yard is close to Onondago Lake, NY.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 16, 2015

Explosion at MO recycling company kills one and injures another

The cause of an explosion at a Neosho, MO recycling plant is unknown and is being investigated by OSHA.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 16, 2015

Texas Tech assisting Lubbock, TX by accepting residents' glass for recycling

Texas Tech is helping the city by taking glass recyclables from residents, since the city no longer can afford to do so.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 16, 2015

Cheyenne nonprofit to halt recycling services at end of summer

A Wyoming nonprofit did not lose as much money as the city did when it ran the recycling efforts, but it still saw mounting losses.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 15, 2015

PA officials tired of illegal dumping, searching for solutions at recycling trailers

Ford City and other communities have struggled for many years to deal with people who under cover of night, dump mattresses and computers.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 15, 2015

Bond set for WV scrap metal firm owner charged in 202-count indictment

The indictment includes 200 charges for allegedly receiving stolen scrap metal.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 12, 2015

Gold Medal acquisitions continue trend of mergers

Gold Medal Services recently bought two smaller waste and recycling companies, continuing a trend of mergers of industry companies across the nation.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 12, 2015

Goodbye burning rubber? Goodyear rice husk silica supply agreement could signal new era

After two years of testing, Goodyear found silica delivered the same tire performance as traditional sources.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 11, 2015

BCR biosolids experience is foundation for its new consulting firm

BCR Environmental has parlayed its experience in biosolids into creating a consulting firm specializing in the submarket.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 11, 2015

St. Petersburg recycling plan assailed by residents, public discourse sought

Communications seem to have broken down between residents and St. Petersburg, FL city officials over a new recycling plan, and some city officials are calling for more discussion.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 11, 2015

EPA digging for answers in second scrap metal company fire

EPA officials are looking into air and water contamination and searching for answers in how to prevent another fire at a Pueblo County scrap metal company.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 11, 2015

Midland Recycling renamed old moniker — Mid America Recycling

What was old is new again — former owners of Midland Recycling recently bought the firm and renamed it, giving its old name back.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 10, 2015

Pomona recycling startups, expansions moratorium stretched out for a year

The city council recently extended its moratorium on creation of or expansion of recycling and waste operations.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 9, 2015

Monmouth County, NJ ties officials' green education to recycling grants

County officials are having town leaders learn something of recycling to receive grants for it.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 9, 2015

Michael Lion is third Sims Metal Management exec to leave: report

The company will let its contract with Lion Consulting end Sept. 30, according to American Metal Market.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 9, 2015

Scrap metals pricier abroad, piling up at home

The scrap metal business isn't what it once was, due in part to weak international demand and slow domestic demand.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 9, 2015

National Survey Finds "Green Guilt" on the Rise

As more consumers look to recycle their old batteries, cell phones, and small electronics, educating them on where and how to do so is crucial for increasing their participation in existing programs.

June 9, 2015

Baton Rouge, LA officials mull quitting glass recycling citing costs, poor market

City leaders are pondering ending glass recycling, since costs to continue collecting glass waste are considered prohibitively expensive.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 8, 2015

IL looks to clear e-waste logjam by requiring manufacturers to pay more for recycling

By passing a law requiring manufacturers to pay for more electronic waste recycling, Illinois legislators temporarily solved the problem of recycling centers rejecting e-waste due to its unprofitability.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 8, 2015

The Recycling Partnership expands, adding more city partners

The partnership has added three new partner cities, extending the reach of the national curbside recycling nonprofit.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 5, 2015

Recycling leaders say it is costly and unsupported by markets

The public wants recycling but it is costly to do and there is no market for some recyclables, industry leaders said on Wednesday at the Waste Expo conference in Las Vegas.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 5, 2015

Industry leader Bruce Ranck inducted into Waste and Recycling Association Hall of Fame

Bruce Ranck served as a waste industry professional for 29 years, and was recently honored for his contributions to the industry as a newly inducted member of the Waste and Recycling Association's Hall of Fame.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 4, 2015