Today is America Recycles Day

The program was created through Keep America Beautiful and is held nationwide every year on November 15.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 15, 2013

Rumpke opens new $32M recycling facility in Ohio

Construction of the plant began after a fire in April 2012 caused damage to the previous facility.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 15, 2013

TerraCycle, Vancouver launch cigarette butt recycling program

In an effort to help the city win the title of greenest city in the world, the two joined forces to launch a pilot program to recycle cigarette butts.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 15, 2013

American Disposal Services' new recycling center to serve Va., D.C.

The facility will begin operations in January.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 14, 2013

NYC launches new e-recycling program

The program is for those who live in apartment buildings.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 14, 2013

Waste Management CEO: 'Not profitable' recycling industry needs shake-up

Weak recycling profits are forcing companies to approach recycling differently in order to maintain a sustainable industry.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 13, 2013

Plastics recycling facility opens in Waverly, Ohio

Geo-Tech Polymers has announced the opening of its second Ohio plant which will specialize in recycling for the retail packaging industry.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 13, 2013

Pa. program has recycled 200,000 old appliances

A cash initiative used to replace older appliances with new models has been a success.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 12, 2013

Rizzo expands into recycling

The Michigan-based hauler purchased one of biggest independent recycling companies in Midwest.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 12, 2013

Recycling worker dies in forklift accident

The man was an employee of Recycle Force in Indianapolis, Indiana.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 12, 2013

Anonymous manufacturer foots TV recycling bill for N.M. transfer station

An electronics manufacturer partnered with Natural Evolution to recycle TVs at the Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 11, 2013

U.S. plastic bottle recycling rate rises by 6.2%

That's about a half-pound increase of recycled plastic bottles per person. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 8, 2013

Va. recycling rate reaches 40%... again

The state attained a recycling rate of at least 40% for three years in a row.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 7, 2013

Recycling homes: an alternative to new construction?

Salvaging homes to repurpose materials is popular among those who support sustainable living, now whole-house recycling is gaining momentum.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2013

Ruling could end recycling fees in Pa.

A Commonwealth Court ruling on the recycling program in the town of Reading may have statewide implications.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 1, 2013

Police investigate military ammo at recycling plant in Las Vegas, Nev.

Authorities were called to Republic Services' Las Vegas facility in response to a suspicious military-grade object that was found on site.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 31, 2013

Results of Calif. recycling law vague

The effectiveness of a law passed in 2006 to reduce the amount of plastic bags going to landfills is being questioned. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 30, 2013

Covanta partners with organics recycling company

The partnership with Turning Earth will recycle organic waste in Connecticut.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 29, 2013

eRecycling raises $105M for cell phone disposal

Significant venture capital firms back the company.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 29, 2013

Boeing teams with Oracle to recycle yachts

The aircraft manufacturer is hoping to give new life to old yachts by disassembling and repurposing parts of the vessel.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 28, 2013

U.S. aluminum recycling hits highest rate since 1992

The increased volume of recycling was bolstered by companies who are processing more scrap metal than before.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 25, 2013

Fort Hood seeks zero waste by 2020

Innovative recycling programs and the passion to reduce environmental impact fuel recycling efforts at this army installation.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 25, 2013

Wis. moves to mandate thermostat recycling

A new bill would require manufacturers to fund a thermostat recycling program.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 23, 2013

Firefighters battle blaze at Waste Management facility

A Waste Management facility caught on fire Monday.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 22, 2013

WasteZero plans $3.1M expansion at S.C. facility

The North Carolina-based waste and recycling company will add 10,000 square feet to its existing space.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 22, 2013