Proposed Sonoma, CA compost facility would process 8 tons per day

Sonoma Garbage Collectors is pushing a proposal to construct a composting facility as it appeals to the City Council for support to advance the project. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 12, 2014

PepsiCo continues fruitful partnership to benefit disabled veterans

The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities program provides entrepreneurial support to the veterans, while PepsiCo’s involvement grants financing through recycling initiatives. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 11, 2014

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Navigating Modern MRF Operations

Recycling facility operators are increasingly investing in new technology to keep up with evolving regulations and customer demands.

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San Diego, CA recycling firm expands into the Deep South

Complete Recycling opened a new regional office that will ensure the company can cater to its growing client base. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 11, 2014

Officials: Metal scrapper responsible for Detroit neighborhood explosion

An illegal scrapper removing copper piping from an abandoned home in Detroit, MI caused an explosion that destroyed 12  homes before the fire could be extinguished.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 10, 2014

Score: Repreve partners with UNC Athletics

A basketball game at UNC's Chapel Hill campus will launch the collaboration between the college and the sustainable fibers company. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 10, 2014

Plastics Make it Possible takes recycling campaign on the road

The “Don’t Be Trashy. Recycle.” tour will pack up in an RV, head out on the road, and promote recycling across various cities in the country. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 10, 2014

Ohio county at a standstill over new mixed-waste contract

Medina County, OH commissioners rejected several proposals from candidates hoping to operate the county’s mixed-waste processing plant. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 7, 2014

It's official: California's beverage recycling program a $100 million bust

An audit confirms that the state’s Cal Recycle bottle redemption program has been hemorrhaging money—more than $100 million in the past four years. That's an unsustainable model. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 7, 2014

Republic Services announces $34M recycling facility in Las Vegas

It's expected to double the residential recycling capacity in the southern region of Nevada.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 7, 2014

D.C. startup gives new life to fruit waste

Fruitcycle collects orchard apples that would otherwise be discarded and re-purposes the fruit into a healthy snack.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 6, 2014

Meet the Automotive Recyclers Association's new industry relations chief

Dwight Howard (no, not the NBA player) will step into his new role as Director of Industry Relations and a consultant for an ARA subsidiary. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 6, 2014

Why did Albuquerque's recycling rate soar by 70%?

Is the city's experience the ultimate argument for blue bins?

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2014

Ocean waste-to-skateboard startup scores seed money from Patagonia

Bureo Skateboards uses waste materials retrieved from ocean waters to create sustainable skateboards.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2014

Designer tires? Timberland, Omni United partner to launch recyclable wheels

Timberland Tires will be recycled into footwear once their "work" as a tire is complete. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2014

The votes are in: MA overwhelmingly rejects bottle bill expansion

Massachusetts will not expand the state deposit program to include non-carbonated beverage containers. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2014

BHS taps aerospace, automotive expert as new tech and development chief

Oregon-based Bulk Handling Systems named Thomas Brooks as the company’s Director of Technology and Product Development, a recently-created position.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2014

CO county forms food composting pact with restaurants

The Pitkin County solid waste center is partnering with local restaurants and institutions to collect food scraps in order to divert the organic waste from landfills. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2014

New $5.3M MRF opens in northeastern PA, launches single-stream program

The new material recovery facility will be operated by six counties in the region, and the “One for All” recycling program will promote single-stream collections within these communities. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2014

Baker Commodities nabs CA recycling and rendering business

The deal will allow Baker to expand into other markets, vertically integrate its animal waste operations, and increase its value-added capabilities. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2014

Kentucky university grad builds chemical-recycling machine

The innovative process has the potential to reduce chemical waste, save on hazardous waste disposal fees, and reduce the impact on the environment. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 3, 2014

Dry dock recycling project makes the move to China

A U.S. Navy dry dock formerly stationed at a port in San Francisco will be dismantled near Shanghai, China. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 3, 2014

CA company recycles agricultural waste into fashion accessories

Selma-based Landfill Dzine diverts irrigation hoses from landfills, then transforms the waste into purses, belts, and footwear. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 31, 2014

Coca-Cola to shut down its recycling division

The soft drink company revealed plans to work with outside suppliers after shutting down its recycling unit. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 31, 2014

R2 Recycling Leaders program welcomes OneSource Freight

The transportation logistics firm is the latest member of SERI’s Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) program.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 30, 2014

NW&RA announces record membership

The waste and recycling trade organization giant has grown to include more than 800 members. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 30, 2014