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European Parliament votes for 70% recycling target by 2030
This is a positive step forward in negotiations for a Circular Economy Package that contains a number of big goals.
By Cole Rosengren • March 15, 2017 -
UPDATE: Columbus, OH approves $45M recycling contract with Rumpke
Local officials weren't happy with the cost increase, but said the potential for service disruption after the current contract ended this month would be even more detrimental.
By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2017 -
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TrendlineThe 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.
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NWRA, SWANA release emerging industry technology guide for municipal officials
The document intends to educate elected officials on newer types of processing facilities to ensure informed decisions when considering various opportunities.
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • March 13, 2017 -
Montgomery, AL still looking for a recycling solution following 'dirty MRF' closure
The facility's large size and high operating costs have turned off some potential operators.
By Cole Rosengren • March 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
FCC Environmental CEO Inigo Sanz on using global experience to penetrate the US market
In a Q&A with Waste Dive, Sanz discussed the increasing need for innovation, the importance of strategic investments and the potential benefits of landfill taxes.
By Cole Rosengren • March 13, 2017 -
Closed Loop Fund issues RFP for polypropylene recycling projects
Up to $5 million per project is available for proposals that offer new ways to capture more yogurt cups out of landfills.
By Cole Rosengren • March 10, 2017 -
2 municipalities begin ecomaine partnership for curbside food waste collection
The pilots will offer free collection and drop-off service to start as the nonprofit looks to expand diversion options.
By Cole Rosengren • March 10, 2017 -
Waste Management says long-awaited Reno, NV MRF to open in May
Permitting and construction delays have held up the main portion of the company's Eco-Center.
By Cole Rosengren • March 10, 2017 -
Massachusetts city sees 20% increase in recycling after switching to cart system
Officials in Haverhill have reported nearly $500,000 in savings since making the switch and adding automated trucks.
By Cole Rosengren • March 9, 2017 -
Cincinnati partners with Simple Recycling for curbside textile collection
While this effort could divert 1,000 tons of material from landfills per year, local nonprofits are concerned they'll lose inventory.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017 -
UPDATE: 11 companies vie for Boulder County, CO MRF contract
The current operator Eco-Cycle was joined at a pre-bid meeting by Waste Management, Alpine Waste and Recycling, Western Disposal and others.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How to mitigate odor issues amid the growth of organics processing
As residents and regulators push back on high-profile facilities, industry professionals say community engagement is key.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017 -
ACC report: Plastic film recycling grew 3% in 2015
An annual survey from the American Chemistry Council showed the 11th consecutive year of growth for film recovery.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017 -
Rubicon announces second municipal partnership with Santa Fe, NM
The deal will bring Rubicon's technology into city trucks to gain more detailed information on recycling rates and other indicators.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017 -
Denver recycling rate improves only 2% following 'abysmal' 2015 report
The city recycled 20% of its household waste in 2016 and has a goal to reach 34% by 2020.
By Kristin Musulin • March 7, 2017 -
Ann Arbor, MI selects local nonprofit over Waste Management for interim recycling contract
The deciding factor was whether baling unsorted recyclables would degrade the material en route to processing.
By Cole Rosengren • March 7, 2017 -
Avangard announces $10M facility for LDPE recycling
The facility will allow the Houston company to create post-consumer resin from the material it already processes.
By Cole Rosengren • March 7, 2017 -
CalRecycle: Nearly half of CRT glass collected in California goes to landfills
The use of intermediate processing facilities is also common, as the state's two approved recycling options remain unappealing.
By Cole Rosengren • March 7, 2017 -
Santa Fe, NM eliminates glass collection in updated recycling system
The city has also invested in seven new automated collection trucks to eliminate manual loading.
By Kristin Musulin • March 6, 2017 -
Sims workers vote to unionize at Brooklyn MRF, averting strike
The employees voted in favor of joining Teamsters Local 210 by a clear margin after months of organizing.
By Cole Rosengren • March 6, 2017 -
Northern Metal Recycling will relocate as part of $2.5M settlement with Minnesota
This agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency follows years of complaints over air quality and environmental issues.
By Cole Rosengren • March 6, 2017 -
Phoenix deploys new roll-off recycling stations across the city
The eight "ECO Stations" are meant to expand recycling for multi-unit buildings and public spaces.
By Cole Rosengren • March 6, 2017 -
Charleston will stop curbside e-waste collection
Recycling costs for the city's private contractor have more than doubled in the last five years.
By Cole Rosengren • March 3, 2017 -
UPDATE: Teamsters, Sims Municipal Recycling sign agreement to hold election
Sims has pledged to remain neutral during the process and the agreement will be enforced by an independent arbitrator.
By Cole Rosengren • March 2, 2017 -
UPDATE: Legislation to ax Iowa bottle bill narrowly passed by House committee
While this passage will make the bill eligible for floor debate during the current legislative session, lawmakers don't plan to advance it any further this year.
By Cole Rosengren • March 2, 2017
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