Washington State University partners with composite recycling center

The center will convert carbon fiber composite scrap material into new products. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 23, 2015

Keurig says K-Cups will soon be 100% recyclable

The company's Chief Sustainability Officer Monique Oxender says the process has been a "journey."

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 23, 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.

By Waste Dive staff

ScrubCan uses recycled water to clean trash cans

The family business is scrubbing the smell out of California garbage bins. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 22, 2015

NWRA opposes Massachusetts bill to restrict collection hours

Is it ever too early or too late for trash pickup?

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 22, 2015

Redwave announces leap in metal sorting technology

The technology, originally used for glass sorting, now has wider applications.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 22, 2015

Double trouble: Twice as much trash is sent to U.S. landfills than EPA estimate

A study shows a recycling rate 13.1% lower than the EPA had already estimated.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 22, 2015

Arizona cities fall well below national average recycling rate

Phoenix's residential landfill diversion rate in the 2014-15 fiscal year was 20%.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 21, 2015

Microsoft sues e-recycler over stolen software

Global Electronics Recycling is being sued for allegedly stealing and selling millions of dollars worth of Office 2010. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 21, 2015

Pennsylvania borough keeps trash fee consistent for 16 years

The town of Aldan, PA awarded a five-year contract of $900K to Suburban Waste Services. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 21, 2015

L.A. volunteers clean up 21K pounds of beach trash

What happens when 10,000 volunteers hit California beaches from Malibu to Compton?

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 21, 2015

Repreve partners with UNC football to 'Turn it Green'

The Tar Heels will go from blue-and-white to green at tomorrow's football game.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 18, 2015

New research aims to recover more flexible packaging

Materials Recovery for the Future seeks to improve sorting methods at MRFs.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 17, 2015

CU Denver professor creates building panels out of waste

Items like food waste and phonebooks are being used to build roofs and floors.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 16, 2015

Glass recycling in Europe hits all-time high of 73%

The European Container Glass Federation reported that both glass and PET recycling have increased.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 16, 2015

California Assembly passes tax exemption on recycling equipment

The new bill could generate investments in jobs to help sustain a strong economy in the state.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 16, 2015

Total Merchant acquires NJ scrap processor Metalico

Metalico accepted Total Merchant's all-cash offer of approximately $102 million. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 16, 2015

Singapore can be a model for cities with zero-waste goals

The city-state sends only 2% of its solid waste to landfills. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 15, 2015

Recycling has a positive impact on U.S. economy: study

Despite recycling struggles, the amount of recyclables being processed is more economically beneficial than you may think.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 15, 2015

Idaho city may follow Teton County's lead on trash and recycling contract

The agreement is sparking several pressing questions among the public.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 15, 2015

Seattle Public Utilities: Trash inspection is 'not a controversial program'

Seattle is defending this practice, and delivered a statement in July that said the ordinance "fully complies with the law."

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 15, 2015

Officials approve $253M tax break for recycling complex in Camden, NJ

The EDA has now approved more than $1 billion in tax breaks for Camden-based projects.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 11, 2015

Recycling returns to New Orleans 10 years after Katrina

Empire struck a deal to not only collect glass but also clean up after the mules and horses who carry tourists around the city.

By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 11, 2015

Texas recycling centers issue ID cards to prevent theft

A state law has recycling centers asking customers to show a recycling "identification card" to receive cash for recyclables.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 11, 2015

Buffalo Bills team with Republic Services for third season

Republic helps promote proper waste disposal by distributing complimentary waste and recycling bags at stadium tailgates.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 10, 2015

Submersible pump market to grow at CAGR of 6.7%: report

Growth in the wastewater management industry is boosting the sale of submersible pump systems. 

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 10, 2015