Verizon, NextWorth Solutions launch e-waste collaboration

NextWorth Solutions will partner with Verizon's Wireless Zone franchise to offer consumers gift cards in exchange for used devices. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 24, 2014

San Antonio announces curbside plastic bag recycling

The second largest city in Texas will launch the service on August 1 of this year. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2014

Quest RMG will manage Pizza Hut recycling

Quest Resource Management Group will oversee the recycling programs at 1,261 Pizza Hut locations.

By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2014

North Face highlights focus on sustainability

Changes to the apparel manufacturer's corporate responsibility report include incorporating more recycled materials in its clothing.

By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2014

TerraCycle, New Orleans establish cigarette butt recycling program

New Orleans has become the first city in the U.S. to participate in TerraCycle's initiative.

By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2014

OR scrap recycler fined by DEQ

Cascade Metal Recycling was slapped with a fine totaling $23,000 for burying waste improperly.

By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2014

Kroger plastic bag recycling grows by 10%

The grocery store chain collects bags from consumers on site through its "Bag2Bag" program.

By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2014

FL recycling rate reaches 49%

The DEP says the rate has grown, but the commercial solid waste sector has a lot of room for improvement to reach a statewide goal of 75% by 2020.

By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2014

Report: China's recycling industry hit $103B in 2013

The report found that even with a growing number of government regulations expected to take shape, the industry is expected to rise to $156 billion within a matter of years.

By Nicole Wrona • July 21, 2014

Two recycling groups collaborate on recycling messaging

Electronic Recyclers International has a number of strategic partnerships to promote recycling. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 21, 2014

Republic Services consolidates branding

The waste and recycling company is moving to augment its position as the second-largest waste firm in the U.S.

By Nicole Wrona • July 18, 2014

Combustible dust standards: Feds call for safety measures at recycling plants

The US Chemical Safety Board is urging OSHA to create a universal safety standard for combustible dust at recycling facilities.

By Nicole Wrona • July 18, 2014

Upstate Shredding-Ben Weitsman acquires NY company

The recycler calls itself the largest privately-owned scrap metal processor on the East Coast. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 18, 2014

VT creates recycling, compost map

The map was released on the heels of the statewide Universal Recycling Law that went into effect on July 1. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 18, 2014

CA proposes solid waste act amendment, includes organic waste

The bill would require businesses that create specified amounts of organic waste to adopt recycling services to dispose of the materials in a compliant manner.

By Nicole Wrona • July 17, 2014

Caraustar buys Nashville, TN recycling facility

Caraustar kicks its expansion plans into high gear, as it announces its acquisition of a new recycling plant. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 17, 2014

'The Data Annihilator:' Synetic lauches mobile harddrive shredder

The company says it is the first business in the Kansas City area to offer portable on-site services to destroy electronic media.

By Nicole Wrona • July 17, 2014

Arkansas DEQ announces $200K in e-waste grants

Special emphasis will be placed on projects that focus on sustainability. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 16, 2014

Newark considers mandatory contracted recycling services

Some holes in the legislation may create collections issues, however. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 16, 2014

Progressive Waste partners with StewardChoice for paper services

The waste and recycling company will join the sustainability firm in helping underserved populations in British Columbia recover a greater volume of printed paper and packaging.

By Nicole Wrona • July 16, 2014

Plastic recycling company receives $34K grant

The Ohio-based Geo-Tech Polymers will use the funding to expand company operations. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 15, 2014

Houston, TX takes step toward co-mingled recycling program

The city is pushing forward with its One Bin for All program, but faces opposition from local environmental groups. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 15, 2014

USDA promotes "Food Waste Challenge"

The U.S. Department of Agriculture program is designed to increase awareness of the escalating issues surrounding food waste.

By Nicole Wrona • July 14, 2014

Seattle Police: Please no bombs in recycling bins

The Seattle Police Department issued a warning to residents after the bomb squad was called in to investigate a homemade device. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 14, 2014

Exide may reopen CA recycling plant

New regulations could see the battery recycler operational again, pending changes at the facility.

By Nicole Wrona • July 14, 2014