ARCA sees loss of revenue from recycling division

The company's Q1 revenue was $27.5 million, falling 16.8% from last year.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 28, 2015

Study: Scrap recycling as big as data processing/hosting industry

The recycling industry produces $105 billion annually in the U.S., according to a study by John Dunham and Associates made public by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 27, 2015

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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.

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Comprenew to expand e-waste collection spots across Michigan

The company will have a total of 29 sites for such collections throughout the state.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 27, 2015

Penn Waste unveils single-stream processing plant

This increases the company's processing capacity by three times. 

By Jonathan Barnes • May 27, 2015

Maine craft brewing begets livestock feed

Maine farmers and beer and coffee brewers have connected to provide cheaper feed for livestock through using spent grains, coffee chaff, and more.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 26, 2015

Metalico posts Q1 loss, nearly obliterated ferrous sales margins

Lowered prices and a weakened domestic market have adversely impacted the market for scrap metal.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 26, 2015

Report: Plastic bottle recycling industry growth to continue through 2019

Industries like construction and food and beverage, with an expanding need for plastic bottles, have increased demand while upping the volume of plastic bottles produced.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 26, 2015

Rehrig Pacific to provide custom organic waste bins for Toronto

After determining needs with regard to the city's organic waste program, the company devised organic waste bins specifically for the city.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 22, 2015

BioEnergy Hawaii and Ulupono Initiative partner on waste recycling project

A partnership in Hawaii between an investment firm and a waste treatment operator/developer will create a $50 million waste recycling center on Hawaii Island, previously announced by the former.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 21, 2015

OSHA: GA recycling center employees risk falling, amputation and fires

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration discovered alleged unsafe working conditions.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 21, 2015

After upgrades to plant, OR leaders to sign composting center agreement

Officials are expected to approve an operating agreement with a local firm that recently was under fire by residents for odors coming from the facility.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 21, 2015

CA governor promotes spending $60M to recycle, keep waste from landfills

Gov. Jerry Brown recently proposed spending to promote recycling, keep waste out of landfills, and lower greenhouse gases.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 21, 2015

NJ bill would mandate paint recycling, tax product to support it

Legislation working its way through the NJ legislature would mandate recycling of house paint in order to keep it out of landfills.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 20, 2015

NJ town recieves funding to start school food recycling project

The Sustainable Jersey Small Grants Program is awarding $200,000 this year to municipalities for projects. 

By Jonathan Barnes • May 18, 2015

FL recycling plant to convert biosolids, green waste into compost

The effort started in 2012.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 18, 2015

Put a smile on: U of Georgia colleagues create interactive recycling bin

The bin literally flashes a smiling face every time an aluminum can, glass bottle, or plastic container is deposited.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 15, 2015

Verizon collects 2 million pounds of e-waste, completing a 2010 goal early

Months ahead of its 5-year goal to recycle 2 million pounds of e-waste, Verizon hits its mark.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 15, 2015

Spicher's Appliances partners with GE recycling; targets 'energy hogs'

Citing the need for doing "the right thing," the Hagerstown, MD-based retailer expects to recycle about 10,000 appliances yearly.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 13, 2015

New biorefinery will use municipal solid waste to fuel jets

Fulcrum BioEnergy contracted Spanish firm Abengoa for engineering and construction of a Nevada biorefinery.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 13, 2015

Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Keep America Beautiful bolster recycling with bins in parks

The program spans 33 states and places receptacles on beaches, sports fields, nature trails and in parks.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 13, 2015

Recycling boost: Hamm adds single stream to KS facility

A new single-stream operation at Hamm's Lawrence, KS facility means added capacity and continues the trend.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 12, 2015

Ethanol recycling plant in TN slated for June opening

The company said the new facility will increase capacity by 200%.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 12, 2015

What does it take to rid a river of plastic bags?

A nickel per bag fee on plastic and newspaper shopping bags in DC is raising hackles with some, given how it is spending program funds.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 12, 2015

Toilet to aquifer: A potential solution to CA's water crisis

California's water recycling efforts could become a model for similar efforts across the U.S.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 11, 2015

Rating the best states for waste diversion: WalletHub

WalletHub ranked U.S. states according to environmental quality and eco-friendly behaviors.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 8, 2015