TX collected 25M pounds of e-waste for recycling in 2014: Report

Nearly 100 manufacturers participated in the state program, according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

By Nicole Wrona • March 2, 2015

Recleim opens flagship recycling center in SC

The new facility uses a closed-loop process to handle the 1.4 million appliances it is expected to process annually.

By Nicole Wrona • March 2, 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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Republic Services acquires Iowa City recycling company

The waste firm will take over City Carton Recycling's contract with the town until June.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 27, 2015

Seattle food waste laws create surge for local composting business

Cedar Grove is busier than ever, but the company remains on edge about receiving contaminated scraps due to the substantial number of participants recycling food for the first time. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 27, 2015

CA port workers end strike, but recycling industry still hurting

West Coast exports in 2014 plummeted 12% compared with figures from 2013.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 27, 2015

Rigid plastic recycling triples between 2007 and 2013

During the seven-year study, 2013 saw the only rate dip, which was likely the result of China's strict "Green Fence" scrap import policy.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 26, 2015

Post-consumer plastic film recycling on the rise

The American Chemistry Council reported that 2013 saw the highest rate since the study began in 2005. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 25, 2015

Greenwood Global announces new Tuskegee, AL, recycling facility

The recycling firm intends to begin operations at the Alabama site by spring, then expand into other states soon after. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 25, 2015

Caraustar finalizes Newark Group acquisition

The deal will provide the recycled paper manufacturer with the opportunity to expand and increase its growth potential. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 25, 2015

Upstate Shredding makes move to acquire Metalico

Adam Weitsman, the CEO of the scrap metal firm, currently holds an 11.7% stake in his competitor and submitted a public proposal to buy out the remaining shares.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 24, 2015

AL town eyes single-stream to increase recycling rate

The mayor of Fairhope, AL, hopes the new co-mingled program will contribute to the town's goal of reducing the volume of waste it delivers to the landfill.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 24, 2015

CA works to reduce food scraps from waste stream

AB 1826, a state law taking effect in 2016 that requires businesses and apartment buildings to recycle organics, is just one of many initiatives in California aimed at improving its recycling rate.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 24, 2015

IL county initiative encourages e-waste recycling

A Kane County, IL, program offers collection services to its residents in an ongoing effort to reduce the amount of electronics entering its landfills.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 23, 2015

Axion expands facilities in OH, TX

The plastics recycling company added to its capabilities at the two plants to keep up with increased demand for its building and railroad tie products. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 23, 2015

NY county waste facility completes $7.5M MRF project

The expansion is capable of processing a greater number of materials, which has increased the lifespan of the local landfill by 20 years. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 23, 2015

Augusta, ME, offers single-stream recycling to residents

But there's a drawback: the co-mingled program is not part of current curbside collection services, and households looking to participate must drop off their recyclables at a specified location.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 23, 2015

Single-stream recycling considered a success in IL city

After the co-mingled program was implemented in Decatur, IL, the residential recycling rate skyrocketed. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 20, 2015

E-waste recycling companies establish partnership

The focus of the collaboration between 3S International and a group of recycling firms is to expand their networks and share resources.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 20, 2015

Recycling company allegedly disposed of CRT in landfill

Basel Action Network accused Diversified Recycling of contracting with a company that disposed of cathode ray tubes at a site not permitted to accept the glass. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 20, 2015

OK waste management company inks deal with UK tech provider

Duncan Recycling & Refining partnered with Tetronics International to recover precious metals found in catalytic converters.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 19, 2015

Energy Bag pilot program recycled 3 tons of plastics into fuel

30% of Citrus Heights, CA, residents participated in the three-month program aimed at converting notoriously difficult-to-recycle plastics.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 19, 2015

Recycling business drags down Waste Management's profits

The company noted increased financial strain resulting from plummeting commodity pricing that started hitting the recycling market years ago.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 19, 2015

U.S. exports of recyclables drops

Recovered paper was the only export to experience a gain, with a small 0.9% increase from 2013 to 2014.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 18, 2015

WI DNR adds R3NEW to e-waste program

The state accepted the electronic waste recycling firm into its Green Tier program, designed to spread awareness and promote environmental solutions across Wisconsin. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 18, 2015

CA port strike cripples regional recycling industry

Local recyclers have been unable to ship commodities overseas for months due to striking dockworkers in the LA area.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 18, 2015