Hammond, Ind. decides not to privatize recycling

After receiving bids from two companies, the proposals were rejected due to the higher cost of services.

By Nicole Wrona • March 3, 2014

Md. hospital recycles polystyrene, saves money

Is recycling styrofoam the wave of the future? Dart Container thinks (and hopes) so, as a Maryland institution touts the success of its machine that crushes the foam material for recycling.

By Nicole Wrona • March 3, 2014

Explore the Trendline➔

Navigating Modern MRF Operations

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

By Waste Dive staff

Ben Wietsman leases land in Albany, N.Y.

The company plans to expand its current scrap processing operations located at the Port of Albany. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 28, 2014

Kaiser partners with Boeing to establish scrap recycling program

The two companies expect to recycle 22 million pounds of aluminum in the next two years.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 27, 2014

E-Waste Systems gets $2.3M from Tanke

This is the second investment Tanke has put into the electronic waste company this month.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 26, 2014

Rare earth recycling poised for growth

As companies clamor to uncover ways to excavate precious metals from products, this sector has the short-term ability to expand.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 26, 2014

Lowell, Mass. puts recycling, bulk trash center on hold

A new "Resource Recovery Center" slated to open in Lowell has faced opposition within the community, residents will now have the chance to weigh in on the proposed location of the new center.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 24, 2014

Ind. town weights privatizing recycling

Hammond, Indiana accepted proposals from recycling companies and is analyzing the savings, if any. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 24, 2014

Plans announced for new $33M e-waste facility in Ark.

John D. Correnti has announced the construction of an electronics waste plant in Osceola - the first of its kind in the United States. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 21, 2014

Mass. recycling companies pay $125K fine

Two companies will pay fines stemming from violations and improper handling of hazardous materials.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 21, 2014

Recycling company acquires Dayton, Ohio facility

Resource-One purchased a 51,000 square-foot facility in Miami County, Ohio.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 21, 2014

County Commissioners approve oyster shell recycling

Commissioners approved oyster shell recycling in Charles County, Md., with three recycling centers acting as collection sites.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 20, 2014

E-Waste Systems announces new facility

The company opened a new reverse logistics and e-waste recycling plant in Cincinnati. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 20, 2014

$30M MRF to be built in Vancouver

NextUse Recycling is awaiting approval for plans to build a new Materials Recycling Facility in Canada.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 20, 2014

Synagro opens $4.3M composting facility in Fla.

The bio-recycling center will divert organics from a nearby landfill and produce compost from the waste.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 18, 2014

Upstate Shredding-Ben Weitsman acquires assets in Albany, N.Y.

The scrap metal and recycling company finalized the purchase of Capital Scrap Metal Co.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 18, 2014

Neb. gives $2M in grants to recycling and litter reduction projects

The NDEQ gave 53 projects funding through its Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Program.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 14, 2014

St. Paul, Minn. passes organic waste ordinances for public events

The city is looking to collect organic waste and increase its recycling rate at public gatherings and festivals.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 14, 2014

Single-stream recycling reduces injuries, increases recycling rate in Minneapolis

The recycling rate has increased over the last year.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 11, 2014

High-tech textile recycling bins are coming to San Francisco

As part of its goal to achieve zero waste by 2020, the city is placing goBINS in 100 apartment buildings and condos.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 11, 2014

N.M. prisons launch sustainability programs

Innovative recycling efforts will increase sustainability while providing inmates with practical job skills. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 11, 2014

Agricultural recycling gets jump start in Franklin, Mass.

A $60,960 state grant will allow for the collection and recycling of certain materials used in farming. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 10, 2014

Sims recycling plant fire under investigation

Officials are investigating a suspected arson at a Sims recycling plant in Redwood City, California. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 5, 2014

Bees discovered recycling plastic bags

Bees have been using post-consumer plastics to construct hives, abandoning natural materials for polyurethane.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 5, 2014

Minn. recycling coalition slams bottle deposit plan

Minnesota is eyeing a drinking container redemption program, prompting opponents to speak out against potential drawbacks.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 4, 2014