EcoATM secures new office in Sorrento Valley, CA

The electronics recycling company inked a deal for 53,000 square feet of office space to house operations relating to its line of e-waste kiosks. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 16, 2014

Infamous Atari 'E.T.' cartridge to join Smithsonian video game exhibit

The ill-fated game cartridge, excavated from a landfill in New Mexico in April, has garnered intense interest from gaming fans and cultural institutions alike. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 16, 2014

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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

BASF, Schuster plan to create recyclable fast-food packaging

The two companies will join forces to develop, test, and launch a recycled cardboard for specialized use in the fast-food industry.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 16, 2014

Waste Management: 15 million tons of recyclables diverted in 2013

The 2014 “Creating a Circular Economy” report highlights Waste Management’s current status in regard to sustainability. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 16, 2014

Investigation turns down the covers on WA prison mattress recycling scam

The alleged scam involves illegal wages, unfair competition, and an estimated $1 million in losses for the state. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 15, 2014

Vertex Energy acquires oil recycler for $16.5M

The deal to buy petroleum recycling firm Heartland provides expanded growth opportunities for the hydrocarbon processor and recycler.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 15, 2014

Renew Blue opening TX location in early 2015

The medical waste processor plans to open a facility in Sherman, TX to serve the Dallas metro area. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 15, 2014

Casella big loser as VT regulators choose new contractors for e-waste agreement

The state collection and recycling agreement was altered to bring transparency to the bidding process.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 15, 2014

EPA revises 2008 solid waste recycling rule

The revised guidance is intended to encourage the responsible recycling of hazardous waste and to promote recycling innovation.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 12, 2014

Baltimore mayor rejects plastic bag ban

The mayor of Baltimore, MD vetoed a city ordinance that would have banned plastic bags distributed by retailers.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 12, 2014

Can this new company help recyclers meet their demand for equipment?

Zimmer America Recycling Solutions is being formed by Zimmer America in order to keep up with the growing demand for machinery in the recycling industry. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 12, 2014

Oregon expands its e-waste recycling program

Oregon E-Cycles, an e-recycling program administered by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, will accept a greater variety of electronic devices beginning January 1.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 12, 2014

How Veolia's new tech can make non-recyclable paper recyclable

The system behind Veolia’s technology is capable of converting non-recyclable paper into a recyclable pulp that can be used in a variety of products. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 11, 2014

Brothers behind cooking oil recycling heist fined, sentenced to house arrest

Two Rhode Island men who cooked up an oil recycling scheme were hit with numerous charges.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 11, 2014

E-Waste Systems to launch joint venture with environmental tech firm

E-Waste Systems is partnering with India's Aruls Environmental and Green Ozone in order to expand e-waste operations in the U.S. and abroad.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 11, 2014

Applied Clean Tech wins 2 IP patents, seeks investors

The California wastewater development firm announced that it was granted patents for two intellectual property processes and that it had added Yuval Rabin to its board. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 10, 2014

Indiana awards $600,000 to recycling companies

A state recycling initiative will benefit four firms that intended to increase employment opportunities and update their equipment. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 10, 2014

In 2015, New Yorkers will no longer be able to dump e-waste in the trash

The Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act makes it illegal for residents across New York state to dispose of electronics in the trash.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 10, 2014

NYC's commercial food waste ban faces new hurdle

The closure of an organic waste facility in Delaware has led to a major roadblock for the city-wide food waste ban. Where to dispose of the mountains of food scraps?

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 10, 2014

Blame it on the black market: Chinese recycling facility rendered useless

There are 20 million plastic bottles thrown out in Beijing alone. Yet the recycling plant remains empty, shut down by migrant workers who sell recyclables to factories. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 9, 2014

Americans will throw away 6 million tons of waste this holiday season

During the holidays, consumers kick waste levels into high gear. Can recycling organizations slow their roll? 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 9, 2014

Facility closure leaves NYC composting program in limbo

And the future of the city’s organic curbside collection program is uncertain.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 9, 2014

Call2Recycle celebrates 20 years, 100M pounds of diverted batteries

An impressive accomplishment since the group's founding in 1994.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 9, 2014

IL recycler Quincy expands reach in Midwest

Quincy Recycle purchased a recycling plant in Missouri, marking the company’s fifth asset in the Midwestern U.S.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 9, 2014

Waste Management scores 10-year contract to sponsor Phoenix Open

The waste and recycling firm will continue as the golf tournament's sponsor for another 10 years after its current six-year contract ends in 2015.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 8, 2014