UK AD & Biogas Industry Could Grow 800% if Government Acts

With the EU Renewable Energy Directive's deadline looming, biogas from Anaerobic Digestion (AD) could generate in excess of 11 TWh of energy by 2020, enough to power around 2.5 million homes and an increase of over 800% over current levels, according to a recent report by independent think...

By Sean Griffey • July 3, 2012

Is Denver the latest US city to consider plastic bag ban?

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock jokingly claims that the city will ban plastic bags today.  In follow-up, Mayor states that his is in discussions with a city council member who is evaluating a ban or plastic bag fees.

By Sean Griffey • June 29, 2012

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The Rise of Recycling AI

Artificial intelligence has become increasingly common at MRFs, in collection trucks and even as a tool for consumer education at the point of generation.

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Sweden forced to import waste

Excess capacity in Swedish waste-to-energy plants has forced it to start importing trash for neighboring countries.

By Sean Griffey • June 27, 2012

New C&D waste recycling plant slated for Michigan

Green Energy Renewable Solutions expects to process 750 tons per day in new construction and demolition waste recycling plant

By Sean Griffey • June 26, 2012

$2.8 million in tire recycling grants given away in Tennessee

Tennessee's governor announced on Monday that $2.8 million in grants would be given to 41 local counties to facility the recycling of used tires.  

By Sean Griffey • June 25, 2012

Missouri city gives USA Metal Recycling operating permit

USA Metal Recycling receives special use permit needed to continue scrap metal recycling operations; agrees to operational changes after meeting with concerned neighbors.

By Sean Griffey • June 25, 2012

Chicago suburb and Veolia ES announce composting program

Highland Park, Illinois and Veolia Environmental Services announces a voluntary pilot food waste composting program starting August 2nd.  

By Sean Griffey • June 24, 2012

Chicago Electronics Recycler Opens Missouri Plant

Vintage Tech Recyclers will open a 40,000 square foot operation outside of Kansas City

By Sean Griffey • June 22, 2012

eBay to use biogas to power data center

Internet auction company will partner with Bloom Energy to build the largest non-utility fuel cell installation in the U.S.

By Sean Griffey • June 22, 2012

Industry group blasts Seattle's plastic bag ban

Plastic bag industry group blasts Seattle's plastic bag ban that starts on July 1st.

By Sean Griffey • June 21, 2012

SodaStream building exhibit showing impact of plastic bottles across from Coca-Cola Museum

Similar tactics in South Africa has drawn threats of a lawsuit from the soda maker.

By Sean Griffey • June 21, 2012

Ferrous scrap market sees a volatile May and June.

Uncertain global economic conditions are blamed for price drops in the $50-$60 range

By Sean Griffey • June 21, 2012

Portland solid waste audit raises questions on city pricing

Audit conducted of solid waste and recycling rate setting argues that the city should stop or clarify rationale for system that requires residents with large trash bins to pay more than those with small bins.

By Sean Griffey • June 21, 2012

Veolia reopens hazardous waste recycling facility

Company re-opens West Carrollton, Ohio hazardous waste recycling facility that was destroyed in a 2009 fire.

By Sean Griffey • June 21, 2012

Mervis Industries announces new scrap yard in Indiana

The recycling company announced plans to build and operate a recycling facility and transportation hub  in Montgomery County, Indiana.

By Sean Griffey • June 19, 2012

GM to announce 100th facility now "landfill-free"

Business Week reporting that automaker will make the announcement on Tuesday

By Sean Griffey • June 18, 2012

Covanta launches new metal recycling system at Fairfax, VA plant

The new system, a part of an alliance with Steinert, US, will prevent the release of 15,000 tons of greenhouse gases

By Sean Griffey • June 18, 2012

Update: Teamsters continue to work in Washington

After contract negotiations hit a stalemate, some observers anticipated a strike or management lockout between Waste Management and Teamsters Local 117.  For now, work continues as normal.

By Sean Griffey • June 18, 2012

Waste Management's new gas-to-energy facility in Michigan begins production

Waste Management announced on Friday that it has completed construction on a new gas-to-energy plant in Lenox, Michigan.   

By Sean Griffey • June 17, 2012

Republic Service's Stephen MacIntosh named "Man of Year" in Oxnard, CA

MacIntosh serves as Republic Service's General Manager in Oxnard and operates the Del Norte Recycling Center.  

By Sean Griffey • June 17, 2012

Clean World Partners awarded $6 million for food waste facility

A week after breaking ground on the new anaerobic digestion facility, Clean World Partners is awarded $6 million from California Energy Commission for its construction.

By Sean Griffey • June 15, 2012

Massachusetts town set to enforce mandatory recycling, limit waste pickup

Arlington, Massachusetts announces that they will begin to enforce mandatory recycling laws that have been on the books for years.  Waste haulers also instructed to not pick up waste that is not accompanied by recyclables.   

By Sean Griffey • June 15, 2012

Contract talks break down between Teamsters and Waste Management

Possibility of a strike between Waste Management and Teamsters Local 117 grows as mediation ends with the union declining to vote on the company's last labor contract offer.

By Sean Griffey • June 15, 2012

E-Waste Systems announces intent to buy unnamed U.S. company

London based, E-Waste Systems announced that it has agreed to buy an unnamed US based electronic's recycler.  Press release states that the company can not be named to protect customer relations during due diligence phase.

By Sean Griffey • June 14, 2012

Republic Services landfill-gas-to-energy facility in Nevada addressing state's renewable energy goal

Company's recently opened landfill gas to energy operation is the 10th largest in the country and will power more than 10,000 homes.

By Sean Griffey • June 13, 2012