How NYC recycles its paper

NYC residents recycle an average of 15% of paper generated in their households. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 15, 2014

MI officials: Scrap metal thieves responsible for Detroit flooding

State officials say that scrap metal thieves stole copper piping from pumping stations, prompting massive flooding in the Detroit area. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 14, 2014

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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

Netafim diverts 30M pounds of agricultural tubing from landfills

The irrigation manufacturer collects used agricultural tubing systems which are then recycled and reused to create new industrial products. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 14, 2014

Compass Diversified Holdings acquires specialty waste firm

The holding company bought Clean Earth Inc., an environmental services provider that recycles hazardous wastes and drill cuttings.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 14, 2014

Taiwan-owned PET recycling plant opening in CA

When complete, the facility will be capable of processing 4.5 metric tons of PET plastics every hour.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 12, 2014

ISRI: Single-bin collections 'not good' for recycling

The organization says that co-mingling recyclables with waste degrades the quality of the recyclables. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 11, 2014

Fracking industry eyeing wastewater recycling

Due to drought conditions prompted by heavy water usage, fracking companies are turning to variety of water recycling options. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 11, 2014

Covanta increases metal recovery rates dramatically with upgraded magnets

One facility increased its metal recovery by 50% after its first day of using the new magnet. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 11, 2014

New bill could raise recycling standards

Rep. Mike Honda is backing legislation that could increase the amount of recycled materials used in packaging. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 8, 2014

Asphalt recycling reduces costs, creates less waste

Full-depth reclamation is gaining popularity in construction sites, businesses and state transportation departments.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 8, 2014

New reality TV show stars TerraCycle founder

The 10-episode show premiers on Friday night at 10 PM. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 7, 2014

Avis Industrial acquires recycling equipment manufacturer

The purchased firm produces ferrous, non-ferrous, mixed-fiber and plastic balers.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 7, 2014

Austin, TX eyes eco-industrial park

The city is considering a re-manufacturing facility that proponents hope would push the city toward its zero-waste goals. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 7, 2014

Plastic Recycling Inc. announces new polystyrene recycling facility in IN

The plant will recycle polystyrene collected from MRFs as part of a partnership with Dart Container Corp.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014

NW&RA names new safety director

The new director has 14 years of experience leading environmental, health and safety compliance systems. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014

Indianapolis wrestles with Covanta hauling contract

If the city decides to switch recycling services, it could cost $4 million every year, according to the terms of the potential agreement.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014

Detroit Lions partner with plastics recycling company

The sports team has partnered with a recycled fiber manufacturer to produce practice jerseys made from plastic bottles. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 5, 2014

China imported 3.7M tons of scrap in June

The month showed a slight decrease from May volumes.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 5, 2014

PepsiCo, Nature Conservancy partner in national recycling program

The program promotes recycling by installing recycling bins in convenient retail locations across the U.S. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014

Tech lab creates working 3-D printer from e-waste

The model offers a solution for the growing mountains of consumer electronics that can be found in emerging nations. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014

Santa Fe gets results of waste and recycling report

The city is studying the results of a report conducted to find ways Santa Fe can improve its waste and recycling operations. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014

ISRI, Earth911 release results of plastics recycling poll

The trade association studied the reasons behind weak plastics recycling rates in curbside recycling 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 1, 2014

MA considers mercury bill, environmentalists want more

If a new bill is adopted in Massachusetts, recycling mercury from light bulbs and thermostats would be required by law. Does the legislation do enough to protect against contamination? 

By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2014

Miami Marlins receive recycling award

The baseball team achieved one of the highest recycling rates in the league. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2014

Sweed Sifter extracts more copper from scrap

The manufacturer launched an improvement to its separation system that is capable of extracting more materials.

By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2014