Recyc-Mattresses facility faces 19 OSHA violations, $27K fine

The facility was cited for creating a fire hazard by stacking mattresses outside of a fire exit, among other violations.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 11, 2015

Massachusetts' proposed recycling fund may backfire: report

A new Massachusetts recycling bill could save the beverage industry nearly $174 million over the next decade, though state and municipalities would lose a combined $435 million.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 11, 2015

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Navigating Modern MRF Operations

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

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Scrap steel loses value globally as recyclers struggle

A devalued dollar, weak global economy, and plummeting demand for scrap metal have all challenged recyclers.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 11, 2015

Organics recycler Agromin opens new 5-acre facility

The "green waste" recycling site is designed to produce 50,000 tons of organic compost annually. 

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 11, 2015

Recycle for London urges residents to rethink waste disposal

Most Londoners do not recycle, or even know how, according to a recent poll. However, the mayor hopes a new campaign will help set the city on the way to 50% recycling by 2020.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 10, 2015

Austin residents checked out books and checked in your batteries

As part of an effort to reduce landfill waste by 90% by 2040, the city of Austin instituted the Recharge Challenge—a program that brought in almost 6,000 lbs. of recycled batteries in just one month.  

Nov. 10, 2015

New $2.88M waste transfer station, recycling center to increase efficiency in Minnesota

 Minnesota's larger, more efficiently designed transfer and recycling facilities in Becker County will come at a time when the region's solid waste management needs are growing, as are its goals.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 9, 2015

Reduce, reuse, rejoice: The benefits of recycling old holiday lights

Some retailers are helping consumers reduce their carbon footprint by diverting their holiday bulbs from the landfill.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 9, 2015

Twin Enviro to open new MRF—available to all haulers—in Northwest Colorado

The new MRF will be open to Twin Enviro, as well as competitors like Waste Management. "When you consider the carbon issue, I think we’re doing the right thing," said Twin Enviro Services founder Les Liman.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 9, 2015

U.S. plastic bottle recycling hit 3 billion pounds in 2014: report

The 25-year trend of increased plastic bottle recycling coincides with adoption of single-stream recycling and programs’ moves to accept plastic bottles of all types.  

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 9, 2015

Florida-based ECUA selects Bulk Handling Systems to design new MRF

The materials recovery facility, which is set to open next year, will process more than 25 tons of materials per hour.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 6, 2015

E-scrap recyclers challenged by market predicaments, complicated logistics

E-scrap recyclers argued at the recent Bureau of International Recycling’s E-Scrap Committee Meeting that they are victims of a "messaging issue."

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 6, 2015

Cascades invests $4.5M to upgrade recyclable packaging production

The packaging company's high front-end costs are part of an asset modernization process to increase market share in the food packaging sector.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 5, 2015

California's Ingenium will turn medical waste into energy for the grid

Cutting-edge medical waste-to-energy technology is an alternative to autoclave and landfill treatment and eliminates the requirement to ship red bag waste out of state for incineration.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 5, 2015

Waste Management, FWRA outline 'best practices' for food waste reduction

The Food Waste Reduction Alliance has released an updated guide to help companies reduce food waste, with insight from Waste Management.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 4, 2015

Palo Alto considers composting ordinance for businesses

The ambitious new proposal aims to help the city reach zero waste to landfills by 2021.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 4, 2015

Poo to paper: How one company is recycling elephant waste

Mr. Ellie Pooh is putting animal poop to a good use.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 3, 2015

Pizza box composting becomes trend on college campuses

Pizza box composting is catching on at some colleges, with North Carolina State University having composted 8,700 pizza boxes from March 2014 to March 2015. 

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 3, 2015

When trash takes flight: How airlines are managing waste

Are you flying the eco-friendly skies? 

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 2, 2015

Preserve CEO: Bottle caps are the next recycling frontier

Preserve has partnered with five companies to achieve the tricky goal of recycling bottle caps in an effort to keep them out of oceans and landfills. 

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 2, 2015

'Recyclable' cups from Starbucks and Tim Hortons heading to landfills

A recent CBC Marketplace investigation found that the cups are headed to the garbage, despite claims of recycling and "environmental responsibility" from the companies. 

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 2, 2015

Alpine Waste to begin recycling Styrofoam

Alpine is the first Denver-area recycling facility to accept polystyrene foam. 

By Cian Conway • Oct. 27, 2015

Insiders' view on the economic benefits of recycling

ISRI, SWANA, and Keep America Beautiful respond to reporter John Tierney's controversial views on recycling. 

By Robin K. Wiener, Jennifer M. Jehn, and David Biderman • Oct. 27, 2015

South Carolina recycling center needs bond approval for $22M facelift

The center in York County, SC will receive improvements if an $89.8 million bond is approved by voters. 

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 26, 2015

Boulder CHaRM adjusts e-waste prices for first time in 14 years

Eco-Cycle's Center for Hard to Recycle Materials said it is making adjustments to keep up with the industry. 

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 26, 2015