The votes are in: MA overwhelmingly rejects bottle bill expansion

Massachusetts will not expand the state deposit program to include non-carbonated beverage containers. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2014

BHS taps aerospace, automotive expert as new tech and development chief

Oregon-based Bulk Handling Systems named Thomas Brooks as the company’s Director of Technology and Product Development, a recently-created position.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2014

CO county forms food composting pact with restaurants

The Pitkin County solid waste center is partnering with local restaurants and institutions to collect food scraps in order to divert the organic waste from landfills. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2014

New $5.3M MRF opens in northeastern PA, launches single-stream program

The new material recovery facility will be operated by six counties in the region, and the “One for All” recycling program will promote single-stream collections within these communities. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2014

Baker Commodities nabs CA recycling and rendering business

The deal will allow Baker to expand into other markets, vertically integrate its animal waste operations, and increase its value-added capabilities. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2014

Kentucky university grad builds chemical-recycling machine

The innovative process has the potential to reduce chemical waste, save on hazardous waste disposal fees, and reduce the impact on the environment. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 3, 2014

Dry dock recycling project makes the move to China

A U.S. Navy dry dock formerly stationed at a port in San Francisco will be dismantled near Shanghai, China. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 3, 2014

CA company recycles agricultural waste into fashion accessories

Selma-based Landfill Dzine diverts irrigation hoses from landfills, then transforms the waste into purses, belts, and footwear. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 31, 2014

Coca-Cola to shut down its recycling division

The soft drink company revealed plans to work with outside suppliers after shutting down its recycling unit. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 31, 2014

R2 Recycling Leaders program welcomes OneSource Freight

The transportation logistics firm is the latest member of SERI’s Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) program.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 30, 2014

NW&RA announces record membership

The waste and recycling trade organization giant has grown to include more than 800 members. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 30, 2014

CA Waste Management employees strike over healthcare, wages

Union workers in the recycling division at the waste and recycling firm’s facility in Oakland, CA are on strike over a contract dispute. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 29, 2014

Recleim, Pepsi Bottling Ventures ink recycling deal

The recycling services provider will handle the soft-drink bottler’s equipment recycling and processing at its facility in Graniteville, SC. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 29, 2014

Steel Recycling Institute names 25-year vet as new VP

Mark A. Thimons will replace Gregory Crawford as the new Vice President of the company. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 28, 2014

Sun Recycling opens new C&D recycling facility in FL

The company recycles up to 90% of the C&D waste it receives.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 28, 2014

Chicago Mayor Emanuel, DSS unveil carton recycling initiative

As part of a collaborative effort to increase the city's recycling rate, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Streets and Sanitation announced a new partnership with the Carton Council.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 28, 2014

TRDI hopes recycling survey will lead to better policy

The Texas Recycling Data Initiative aims to arm policy-makers with the enough info to effectively direct economic and environmental policies in the state.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 27, 2014

Earthwise Disposal names new VP of sales

The waste and recycling company named Ashley Sloterdyk as the vice president of the Des Moines, IA-based firm.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 27, 2014

BAN launches online e-waste trading platform

The eStewards Marketplace is a platform between businesses that encourages the trade of used electronics.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 27, 2014

ACH to expand Wisconsin polystyrene plant

The polystyrene manufacturer recycles 100% of its expanded polystyrene foam products. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 24, 2014

Researchers unveil novel tech that converts waste, old tires into fuel

A group of researchers discovered that it is possible to produce a petroleum alternative from organic waste and old tires. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 24, 2014

Labor Department: Record waste, recycling job growth in September

Employment in the waste and recycling field grew for the 8th consecutive month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 24, 2014

ISRI launches worker safety program

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries is launching the “Circle of Safety Excellence” initiative in an effort to increase workplace protections within the recycling industry.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 23, 2014

Minneapolis, MN recycling rate up almost 40%

The city reported a marked increase in the residential recycling rate after it implemented its single-sort program.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 23, 2014

Delaware agency orders compost recycler to cease operations

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control forced the recycling unit of a Wilmington composting facility to stop accepting all materials.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 23, 2014