EU recycling rate tripled in last decade

Despite the progress, it is going to take significant collective action to reach the European Union's 2020 recycling goal.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 20, 2013

Non-rigid plastics recycling hits 934M lbs. annually

This marks a 13% increase from the year before.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 20, 2013

Postal Service in Ohio rewarded for recycling boost, waste cut

While the U.S. Postal Service is on the revenue down-slope, recycling has help generate more than $323K in northwest Ohio.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 19, 2013

Bloomberg to pilot solar-powered recycling stations

The recycling-conscious New York mayor is working towards his goal of doubling New York’s recycling rate.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 18, 2013

Police catch recycling thief after high-speed chase

A man in Elk Grove, Calif. is facing charges after attempting to make some money off of recyclables that would otherwise end up in the landfill.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 18, 2013

New venture to enhance glass recycling methods

A glass container maker and a glass producer will invest in new glass-sorting technology.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 18, 2013

R.I. sends glass to Mass. after recycling snafu

After months of stalemate between the city and recyclers, a solution is being worked out to keep glass out of Rhode Island landfills.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 18, 2013

Fla. landfill takes trash and makes cash

If it can be reused or recycled, Walton County Landfill will take care of it.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 15, 2013

NM county hands over $700K to avoid Wise Recycling break-up

The aluminum recycler was looking at moving until the county offered up a big incentive package, which will allow Wise to invest $700,000 on new equipment.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 14, 2013

UK beats mandatory battery collection goal

The European Union's Batteries Directive mandated countries to collect 25% of their batteries in 2012.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 14, 2013

Dayton, Ohio saves $121,000 with recycling boost

A 14.5% increase in recycling along with a decrease in waste generated savings for the city.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 14, 2013

Hawaii may up glass prices to boost recycling

On an island, recycling can be more tricky and expensive than just driving materials to the nearest plant.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 13, 2013

Phoenix, Ariz. to overhaul waste system

With better branding and education, Phoenix hopes to encourage residents to think twice before throwing recyclables into the garbage.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 13, 2013

Marin, Calif. keeps 4,800 tons of roof shingles out of landfill

Marin County is targeting construction waste in an effort to divert waste from the local landfill.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 12, 2013

Pa. city to save $230K from composting program

Bethlehem, Pa. has come up with a plan to make the compost-to-mulch process a lot less expensive.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 11, 2013

San Jose, Calif. triples recycling rate in just six months

By switching from several haulers to one, the city was able to drastically improve its recycling rate.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 11, 2013

California weighs battery recycling law

Batteries have been banned from California landfills for years but residents don't have a reasonable alternative to dispose of them.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 7, 2013

Reward for recycling? Park benches

A new program encourages residents to recycling with park benches.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 7, 2013

US firm spurs e-waste recycling boom in Latin America

Green Technology Solutions and other high-profile profile electronic producers and recyclers are helping Latin America capitalize on the next big trend in waste.  

By Shauna Blackmon • March 6, 2013

Anheuser-Busch exceeds 99% recycling goal, saves $420M

In addition to having a remarkably high recycling rate, Anheuser-Busch has reduced its water use, energy consumption and carbon emissions. 

By Shauna Blackmon • March 6, 2013

Is mandatory recycling coming to Salem, Mass.?

If passed, Salem could receive a $50,000 state grant to help further push recycling projects. 

By Shauna Blackmon • March 5, 2013

Key West, Fla. spends over $600K to increase size of recycling bins

Hoping to boost its measly 10% recycling rate, the city of Key West will spark the change with bigger bins. 

By Shauna Blackmon • March 4, 2013

E-scrap recycling facility to be built entirely out of e-waste

Innovators in Taiwan are coming up with groundbreaking ways to deal with their countries growing e-waste problem.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 4, 2013

Penn. county pulls plug on waste dept., recycling efforts

Carbon County, Penn., voted to shut down its solid waste department, ending a county-wide curbside recycling program. 

By Shauna Blackmon • March 1, 2013

Rochester, Minn. strives to become first 100% recycled city

A technology under development would allow homes to be built entirely from garbage.

By Shauna Blackmon • March 1, 2013