Republic Services Invests $19 Million in Two Missouri MRFs

Company says the project will triple processing capacity, make sorting more efficient, and simplify recycling for residents.

By Sean Griffey • May 22, 2012

Plastics Recycler to Open New Plant in Tennessee

The Highlands Group will expand its plastics recycling business in the state with new facility.

By Sean Griffey • May 22, 2012

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The Rise of Recycling AI

Artificial intelligence has become increasingly common at MRFs, in collection trucks and even as a tool for consumer education at the point of generation.

By Waste Dive staff

BEST Sorting Launches New Sorter and Rebrands its Recycling Unit

Slidex sorter uses spectral analysis to inspect materials in free fall.

By Sean Griffey • May 21, 2012

Alcoa Breaks Ground on New Facility in Indiana

Alcoa, Pittsburgh, has broken ground on a greenfield aluminum lithium facility in Lafayette, Ind. The new facility will be built adjacent to Alcoa's existing facility in Lafayette. From left to right, Joe Seaman, CEO, Greater Lafayette Commerce; Eric Roegner, President, Alcoa Forgings and ...

By Sean Griffey • May 21, 2012

Petition Asks Crayola to Establish Takeback Program for Markers

Petition on Change.org asks company to set up recylcing program for old markers

By Sean Griffey • May 21, 2012

Veolia Opens Household Waste Recycling Centre on Merseyside

A new household waste recycling centre has been opened by waste and recycling company, Veolia Environmental Services - a part of Veolia Environnement and Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority. 

By Sean Griffey • May 21, 2012

Concord Recycling Center Killed

Concord Co-op forced to kill $15.6 million project after city withdraws support

By Sean Griffey • May 18, 2012

Huge Blaze at UK Waste-to-Energy Plant will Shut Facility for Weeks

No injuries reported after a serious fire at the Baldovie plant.

By Sean Griffey • May 17, 2012

Waste agency to consider plastic bag ban in Sonoma County

Next step in process to ban plastic carry-out bags is an environmental impact study

By Sean Griffey • May 16, 2012

Waste Management Authorized to Build New MRF in Kansas

Construction expected to be completed in early 2013

By Sean Griffey • May 16, 2012

BHS to Equip Four New SITA Recycling Facilities in UK

Maidenhead based waste and recycling company, SITA UK has selected Oregon-based recycling systems manufacturer, Bulk Handling Systems (BHS) to design, manufacture and install four material recovery facilities (MRFs) in the UK. 

By Sean Griffey • May 16, 2012

Recycling Facility Adds Video Surveillance to Increase Security

American Recycling, based in New Jersey, implements a video surveillance solution to safeguard its operations.

By Sean Griffey • May 15, 2012

More Mergers and Acquisitions Forecasted for Recycling Industry

Investment bank, Lincoln International, predicts a rise in M&A activity for the recycling industry

By Sean Griffey • May 15, 2012

Market for No. 2 Scrap Has Stabilized in Recent Months

With more yards competing for scrap material, margins are on the minds of all operators.

By Sean Griffey • May 15, 2012

Publix Claims 2 Billion Plastic and Paper Bags Saved

Grocer credits training of frontline staff and reusable bag campaigns for saving 1 million bags per day

By Sean Griffey • May 14, 2012

Covanta Energy Named as Climate Change Leader for Waste-to-Energy Projects

Covanta’s Energy-from-Waste facilities recognized for role in climate change mitigation

By Sean Griffey • May 14, 2012

Waste Management to Open Landfill Gas to Energy Project in Ohio

New plant will generate 4.8 MW of electricity

By Sean Griffey • May 14, 2012

Group from Nepal in Oregon to Study Waste Management

Delegation from Kathmandu will spend time in Eugene to observe local waste management facilities

By Sean Griffey • May 13, 2012

Seattle Tests Bimonthly Trash Collection

Seattle Public Utilities testing every-other-week collections for 800 households.  Depending on the study results, the entire city could switch to bimonthly trash collection in 2015.

By Sean Griffey • May 13, 2012

European Plastics Group Develops HDPE Guidelines

EuPR, the Brussels-based organization representing European plastics recyclers, has developed eco-design guidelines for HDPE (high-density polyethylene) bottles designed to boost recycling levels. 

By Sean Griffey • May 11, 2012

ReCommunity Launches New Single Stream Facility in New York

The new facility went online in late April and can handle 25 tons per hour.

By Sean Griffey • May 9, 2012

New Georgia Law Puts Burden on Scrap Metal Recyclers

Starting July 1st, scrap metal recyclers will be required to electronically upload details of every transaction to a statewide database

By Sean Griffey • May 9, 2012

ReCommunity invests $15 million in Delaware Recycling Plant

Investment part of 20-year agreement to provide recycling services to the state

By Sean Griffey • May 9, 2012

Goodyear Recognized for Zero Waste to Landfill Program

Goodyear has not sent any manufacturing waste from its 53 factories to landfills since 2008

By Sean Griffey • May 8, 2012

MagneGas Signs City Recycling as Customer

City Recyling will use MagneGas fuel  throughout its scrap metal recycling operations

By Sean Griffey • May 7, 2012