Nonprofit Decatur, IL recycling center to close this week

The recycling business has improved so much that a local nonprofit cannot compete any more, and will close this week.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 4, 2015

Boulder, CO set to ink broad ordinance on waste, composting, recycling

The city is expected to soon OK an ordinance that will require much for businesses to comply with.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 4, 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.

By Waste Dive staff

Coca-Cola reveals 100% plant-based PET bottle

The company's PlantBottle packaging initiative launced in 2009.

By David Oliver • June 3, 2015

Eriez new monitoring devices increase capture of metal recyclables and more

The manufacturer recently added a new line of monitoring equipment for recycling operations.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 3, 2015

Pittsburgh recycling shows room for improvement, city controller says in report

The city still has not acheived its goal of recycling 25% of its waste, though the goal was set in 1988, an audit by Pittsburgh Controller Michael Lamb states.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 3, 2015

Mid America Recycling grows with Des Moines, IA recycling plant buy

Waste Management was the plant's most recent owner.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 3, 2015

Madison, WI now accepts bottle caps for recycling, video teaches process

The city now is accepting bottle caps for recycling, but the devil is in the details in how to recycle these small items.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 2, 2015

CA trucker charged with recycling fraud

A trucker is accused of transporting thousands of pounds of beverage containers from Arizona to California to try to cash in on their redemption value.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 2, 2015

Study: NE recycling rate lower than neighbors, inaccessibility a problem

A new study found that Nebraska recycles less than other states nearby, partly because its residents don't always have recycling programs that are accessible.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 1, 2015

Springfield, MA creates education outreach on single-stream recycling

Through an innovative educational outreach program city officials are teaching residents what items to recycle and which not to deposit into its recycling stream.

By Jonathan Barnes • June 1, 2015

Scott Whitney next Liberty Tire Recycling CEO

The company picked a seasoned pro in the industry as CEO to head the recently restructured firm.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 28, 2015

ARCA sees loss of revenue from recycling division

The company's Q1 revenue was $27.5 million, falling 16.8% from last year.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 28, 2015

Study: Scrap recycling as big as data processing/hosting industry

The recycling industry produces $105 billion annually in the U.S., according to a study by John Dunham and Associates made public by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 27, 2015

Comprenew to expand e-waste collection spots across Michigan

The company will have a total of 29 sites for such collections throughout the state.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 27, 2015

Penn Waste unveils single-stream processing plant

This increases the company's processing capacity by three times. 

By Jonathan Barnes • May 27, 2015

Maine craft brewing begets livestock feed

Maine farmers and beer and coffee brewers have connected to provide cheaper feed for livestock through using spent grains, coffee chaff, and more.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 26, 2015

Metalico posts Q1 loss, nearly obliterated ferrous sales margins

Lowered prices and a weakened domestic market have adversely impacted the market for scrap metal.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 26, 2015

Report: Plastic bottle recycling industry growth to continue through 2019

Industries like construction and food and beverage, with an expanding need for plastic bottles, have increased demand while upping the volume of plastic bottles produced.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 26, 2015

Rehrig Pacific to provide custom organic waste bins for Toronto

After determining needs with regard to the city's organic waste program, the company devised organic waste bins specifically for the city.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 22, 2015

BioEnergy Hawaii and Ulupono Initiative partner on waste recycling project

A partnership in Hawaii between an investment firm and a waste treatment operator/developer will create a $50 million waste recycling center on Hawaii Island, previously announced by the former.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 21, 2015

OSHA: GA recycling center employees risk falling, amputation and fires

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration discovered alleged unsafe working conditions.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 21, 2015

After upgrades to plant, OR leaders to sign composting center agreement

Officials are expected to approve an operating agreement with a local firm that recently was under fire by residents for odors coming from the facility.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 21, 2015

CA governor promotes spending $60M to recycle, keep waste from landfills

Gov. Jerry Brown recently proposed spending to promote recycling, keep waste out of landfills, and lower greenhouse gases.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 21, 2015

NJ bill would mandate paint recycling, tax product to support it

Legislation working its way through the NJ legislature would mandate recycling of house paint in order to keep it out of landfills.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 20, 2015

NJ town recieves funding to start school food recycling project

The Sustainable Jersey Small Grants Program is awarding $200,000 this year to municipalities for projects. 

By Jonathan Barnes • May 18, 2015