Report: Retailer e-waste recycling programs lacking

Electronics recycling programs, implemented by retailers, need to be improved in order to provide consumers with viable e-waste solutions.

By Nicole Wrona • July 25, 2013

NYC enacts stricter recycling theft legislation

New York City council passed a new law cracking down on recycling thieves.

By Nicole Wrona • July 25, 2013

$72K annual loss forces changes at Conn. recycling facility

A unanimously-approved update to Ridgefield, Conn.'s town recycling center is set to position the plant from operating at a loss to turning a small profit.

By Nicole Wrona • July 24, 2013

Recycling plant ravaged by fire in Syracuse, N.Y.

A huge fire is burning uncontrollably at a recycling plant in East Syracuse.

By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2013

NYC receives technologically advanced recycling bins

Pratt Industries awarded a grant to the city of New York that enabled the city to purchase solar-powered smart bins.

By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2013

Budget constraints cause 3-year delay for Pittsburgh recycling program

Pittsburgh received 130 recycling bins in 2010 in order to expand city-wide recycling practices, yet lack of funds halted those efforts until recently.

By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2013

Explosion at Arkansas plastics recycler ends in tragedy

An employee was killed at Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, a facility that handles combustible raw materials.

By Nicole Wrona • July 19, 2013

Report: N.Y. e-waste laws successful, but NYC lags behind

A report issued by the Product Stewardship Institute shows that New York has produced results due to their progressive e-waste laws, but faces more challenges that need to be addressed.

By Nicole Wrona • July 16, 2013

Almost 400 tons of recyclables collected by Chico State students

During the school year, the Associated Students recycling program at Chico State collected 756,113 pounds of recycling on campus.

By Nicole Wrona • July 15, 2013

New $21M materials recovery plant for Albuquerque, N.M.

The 90,000 square foot single-stream materials recovery facility is operated by Friedman Recycling Cos.

By Nicole Wrona • July 12, 2013

Moline, Ill. recycling facility issued 19 violations, facing $64,680 fine

OSHA hit Midland Davis Corp. with a string of safety violations, with the possibility of hefty fines, stemming from an April inspection at the facility.

By Nicole Wrona • July 10, 2013

Office Depot launches in-store e-waste recycling

The office supplies retailer began offering consumers points for recycling ink and toner cartridges on July 1.

By Nicole Wrona • July 9, 2013

Three counties expand plastics recycling in Wis.

Counties in Wisconsin will accept more plastic recyclables pending an increase in staff at a local recycling facility.

By Nicole Wrona • July 8, 2013

Mont. county weighing cost of subsidized recycling

Officials in Flathead County are discussing eliminating the recycling collection due to a proposed increase in costs.

By Nicole Wrona • July 8, 2013

Dem-Con, Liberty Paper to build material recovery facility in Minn.

Dem-Con and Liberty Paper entered into a joint venture and will construct a plant to provide services for haulers and recyclers in the Twin Cities, Minnesota area.

By Nicole Wrona • July 2, 2013

Blaze at UK recycling plant puts air traffic in jeopardy

A fire at a recycling facility that houses 100,000 tons of paper and plastic may force the Birmingham airport in England to stop operating.

By Nicole Wrona • July 1, 2013

Study reveals disparity in food recycling

Retailers and manufacturers aren't recycling at anywhere near the same rate. 

By Nicole Wrona • June 27, 2013

MillerCoors announces 100% waste-free brewery

The largest brewery in the U.S. has achieved zero-waste status at its Golden, Colorado facility.

By Nicole Wrona • June 27, 2013

New scrap recycling facility planned in Allentown, Pa.

Scrap company E. Schneider and Sons has announced plans to renovate and build a new processing and recycling plant on vacant land.

By Nicole Wrona • June 25, 2013

E-Waste Systems acquires e-recycler Surf Investment

An Irvine, California-based technology and recycling company will remain intact after being rebranded as E-Waste Systems.

By Nicole Wrona • June 25, 2013

GTSO, Chilerecicla dive into $9B U.S. e-waste market

The joint venture is planning to implement e-waste recycling services in America.

By Nicole Wrona • June 24, 2013

Innovative facility uses bugs to reduce biosolid waste

A new plant opened that uses solar power and microorganisms to reduce both costs and its impact on the environment.

By Nicole Wrona • June 24, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts launches foam cup recycling program

As Dunkin Donuts looks to improve sustainability, stores will begin recycling polystyrene.

By Nicole Wrona • June 21, 2013

Boeing, Alcoa partner to recycle aluminum aerospace alloys

Aluminum from Boeing airplanes are set to be recycled by Alcoa as the two companies worked together to launch a scrap recycling program.

By Nicole Wrona • June 20, 2013

NYC mayor proposes mandatory food recycling

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants 10% of the city's residential food waste turned into energy at a new facility.

By Nicole Wrona • June 17, 2013