Sims announces open CFO position

The company looks to fill a position currently held by Rob Larry.

By Nicole Wrona • June 11, 2014

Student-designed app encourages recycling

Re-APP was designed by a University of Iowa student.

By Nicole Wrona • June 11, 2014

Central VA surpasses its target recycling rate - again

It consistently outperforms recycling goals set for the area by the state.

By Nicole Wrona • June 11, 2014

$35M e-waste recycling facility breaks ground in AR

BlueOak Resources is constructing a plant where precious metals are extracted from consumer electronics.

By Nicole Wrona • June 11, 2014

NC recycling center announces $5M expansion

Unifi, Inc. is adding the ability to process another 30 million pounds of recyclables per year.

By Nicole Wrona • June 11, 2014

Covanta may open a 'dirty' MRF in Indianapolis

Covanta's proposed material recovery facility is backed by the mayor, but has met with pushback from the recycling industry. Opponents insist that the system will harm their businesses and won't raise recycling rates. 

By Nicole Wrona • June 10, 2014

Plastic Bank transforms ocean plastics into products

With the aid of a 3D printer, a company with sustainability in mind has created a wrench comprised exclusively of plastics that washed ashore. 

By Nicole Wrona • June 10, 2014

E-waste commerce thrives in Chinese village — but not for long

A largely-unregulated but booming market for local e-waste will soon disappear when the town of Dongxiaokou is demolished. But what does that tell us about the future of the e-waste industry in China? 

By Nicole Wrona • June 9, 2014

CT town considers privatizing recycling center

Although the local facility saves residents money and reduces illegal dumping, it can't pay for itself. 

By Nicole Wrona • June 9, 2014

Food waste recycling sputters, lacks infrastructure

Although many areas across the country are pushing for food waste bans to reduce the volume entering the waste stream, the infrastructure isn’t available to keep up with the demand. 

By Nicole Wrona • June 6, 2014

Republic Services unleashes single-stream at new NC facility

The new plant can handle 400 tons of co-mingled recyclables daily — and relies on touch screen interfaces and some other cutting edge tech to get the job done. 

By Nicole Wrona • June 6, 2014

Green Box brings two recycling facilities to MI

The Wisconsin-based firm announced that it has received funding to begin plans on an integrated paper recycling system. 

By Nicole Wrona • June 5, 2014

Automated sorting could boost county revenue

The Columbia County solid waste department could receive a $1 million grant for equipment that could potentially double revenue. 

By Nicole Wrona • June 4, 2014

Lakeshore Recycling purchases Heartland

The combined Illinois-based companies will be capable of processing 1.5 tons of recyclables annually. 

By Nicole Wrona • June 4, 2014

Blue Marble creates chemical replacement with food waste

And as food waste diversion grows in popularity, the company is embracing new partnerships to acquire the raw materials for their "secret recipe." 

By Nicole Wrona • June 4, 2014

Single-stream recycling saves NY town over $250K

Brookhaven added co-mingled recycling to its collection services in January, resulting in a 25% jump in recycling rates in just five months. 

By Nicole Wrona • June 3, 2014

DIY recycling: Consumers can now process their own plastics

The blueprints for Precious Plastic's extrusion, rotational and plastic injection machines are open source — turning the consumer into "the recycling plant and the manufacturer." 

By Nicole Wrona • June 2, 2014

MI farm installs manure recycling system

The state-of-the-art treatment system separates the waste into usable water and fertilizer. 

By Nicole Wrona • June 2, 2014

E-waste recycler announces layoffs, closures

Creative Recycling Systems, headquartered in Tampa, will close two facilities and lay off 70 workers due to a string of financial woes. 

By Nicole Wrona • June 2, 2014

Commercial Metals buys San Antonio recycler

The acquisition is part of a larger company strategy to expand its central Texas footprint. 

By Nicole Wrona • June 2, 2014

Massive fire engulfs CA recycling center

Over 100 firefighters fought a five-alarm blaze at the Pan Pacific Fiber plant in Santa Fe Springs.

By Nicole Wrona • May 30, 2014

Recycling robot helps football fans recycle

"RecycleBot" can be found motoring around UNC Charlotte's zero-waste football stadium and is capable of determining if an item is recyclable or compostable. 

By Nicole Wrona • May 30, 2014

Search and rescue: Resident throws out pet turtle with recycling

A team made up of the owner of the discarded turtle, the driver of the truck and some Republic Services employees sorted through four tons of recyclables to find Brian before it was too late... 

By Nicole Wrona • May 29, 2014

MS county closes public recycling centers due to misuse

Things found in Lamar County's recycling bins that should not be there: Medical waste, deceased animals and household cleaning products. 

By Nicole Wrona • May 29, 2014

Manufacturer uses management system to hit zero waste

...and one of the company's three plants cut its trash costs in half as a result. 

By Nicole Wrona • May 29, 2014