Recycling: Page 192
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OSHA cites Texas based Electronics Recycling and Trading Co.
A combustible dust explosion leads to 14 serious violations and a proposed $60,060 penalty
By Sean Griffey • July 12, 2012 -
China leads growing waste to energy boom
By 2016, China is expected to add waste-to-energy plants capable of processing 40 million tons of waste each year
By Sean Griffey • July 12, 2012 -
Firefighters let recycling center burn to ground
Facing a building already engulfed in flames, Alabama firefighters elect to let the Big Marshall Recycling Center burn to the ground.
By Sean Griffey • July 10, 2012 -
Sacramento DA files suit against local recycler
Sacramento District Attorney's office filed a civil suit against River City Waste Recyclers claiming that the company ignored regulations and leaked pollutants in ground
By Sean Griffey • July 9, 2012 -
Kitten saved from recycling truck
Workers hear tiny kitten's cries and prevent it from being crushed in back of truck
By Sean Griffey • July 9, 2012 -
Banned herbicides found in bags of Vermont compost
Tests have found traces of Clopyralid and Picloram in Green Mountain Compost sold in Vermont
By Sean Griffey • July 9, 2012 -
Production of electronic devices annually uses $21B worth of gold and silver; only 15% recovered
Production of electronic devices now consume more than 320 tons of gold and 7,500 tons of silver each year. Only 15% of this precious metal is recovered via electronic recycling
By Sean Griffey • July 6, 2012 -
Georgia county takes control of recycling facility
Rather than operate while going through bankruptcy, Ball Ground Recycling will cease operations and vacate plant leased from county.
By Sean Griffey • July 6, 2012 -
RONA and National Recycling Coalition to merge
Groups announce that they will merge to become the NorthAmerican Recycling Coalition (NRC)
By Sean Griffey • July 5, 2012 -
With 2015 ban looming, 47% of Vancouver's waste still organic
City still has significant work ahead before the implementation of an organic waste ban
By Sean Griffey • July 5, 2012 -
50,000 TPA Food Waste to Biogas Facility Approved in Bristol
New Earth Solutions, a Dorset, UK based organic waste treatment and renewable energy specialist, has been awarded planning permission for a biogas facility that will treat food waste with Anaerobic Digestion (AD) technology at its Willow Farm site in Avonmouth, Bristol. The company said th...
By Sean Griffey • July 5, 2012 -
U.S. Intercon files lawsuit against recycling watchdog
The public battle over e-waste recycling practices continues between Intercon Solutions and the Basel Action Network
By Sean Griffey • July 4, 2012 -
UK AD & Biogas Industry Could Grow 800% if Government Acts
With the EU Renewable Energy Directive's deadline looming, biogas from Anaerobic Digestion (AD) could generate in excess of 11 TWh of energy by 2020, enough to power around 2.5 million homes and an increase of over 800% over current levels, according to a recent report by independent think...
By Sean Griffey • July 3, 2012 -
Is Denver the latest US city to consider plastic bag ban?
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock jokingly claims that the city will ban plastic bags today. In follow-up, Mayor states that his is in discussions with a city council member who is evaluating a ban or plastic bag fees.
By Sean Griffey • June 29, 2012 -
Sweden forced to import waste
Excess capacity in Swedish waste-to-energy plants has forced it to start importing trash for neighboring countries.
By Sean Griffey • June 27, 2012 -
New C&D waste recycling plant slated for Michigan
Green Energy Renewable Solutions expects to process 750 tons per day in new construction and demolition waste recycling plant
By Sean Griffey • June 26, 2012 -
$2.8 million in tire recycling grants given away in Tennessee
Tennessee's governor announced on Monday that $2.8 million in grants would be given to 41 local counties to facility the recycling of used tires.
By Sean Griffey • June 25, 2012 -
Missouri city gives USA Metal Recycling operating permit
USA Metal Recycling receives special use permit needed to continue scrap metal recycling operations; agrees to operational changes after meeting with concerned neighbors.
By Sean Griffey • June 25, 2012 -
Chicago suburb and Veolia ES announce composting program
Highland Park, Illinois and Veolia Environmental Services announces a voluntary pilot food waste composting program starting August 2nd.
By Sean Griffey • June 24, 2012 -
Chicago Electronics Recycler Opens Missouri Plant
Vintage Tech Recyclers will open a 40,000 square foot operation outside of Kansas City
By Sean Griffey • June 22, 2012 -
eBay to use biogas to power data center
Internet auction company will partner with Bloom Energy to build the largest non-utility fuel cell installation in the U.S.
By Sean Griffey • June 22, 2012 -
Industry group blasts Seattle's plastic bag ban
Plastic bag industry group blasts Seattle's plastic bag ban that starts on July 1st.
By Sean Griffey • June 21, 2012 -
SodaStream building exhibit showing impact of plastic bottles across from Coca-Cola Museum
Similar tactics in South Africa has drawn threats of a lawsuit from the soda maker.
By Sean Griffey • June 21, 2012 -
Ferrous scrap market sees a volatile May and June.
Uncertain global economic conditions are blamed for price drops in the $50-$60 range
By Sean Griffey • June 21, 2012 -
Portland solid waste audit raises questions on city pricing
Audit conducted of solid waste and recycling rate setting argues that the city should stop or clarify rationale for system that requires residents with large trash bins to pay more than those with small bins.
By Sean Griffey • June 21, 2012
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