Banned herbicides found in bags of Vermont compost

Tests have found traces of Clopyralid and Picloram in Green Mountain Compost sold in Vermont

By Sean Griffey • July 9, 2012

Production of electronic devices annually uses $21B worth of gold and silver; only 15% recovered

Production of electronic devices now consume more than 320 tons of gold and 7,500 tons of silver each year.  Only 15% of this precious metal is recovered via electronic recycling

By Sean Griffey • July 6, 2012

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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

Georgia county takes control of recycling facility

Rather than operate while going through bankruptcy, Ball Ground Recycling will cease operations and vacate plant leased from county.

By Sean Griffey • July 6, 2012

RONA and National Recycling Coalition to merge

Groups announce that they will merge to become the NorthAmerican Recycling Coalition (NRC)

By Sean Griffey • July 5, 2012

With 2015 ban looming, 47% of Vancouver's waste still organic

City still has significant work ahead before the implementation of an organic waste ban

By Sean Griffey • July 5, 2012

50,000 TPA Food Waste to Biogas Facility Approved in Bristol

New Earth Solutions, a Dorset, UK based organic waste treatment and renewable energy specialist, has been awarded planning permission for a biogas facility that will treat food waste with Anaerobic Digestion (AD) technology at its Willow Farm site in Avonmouth, Bristol. The company said th...

By Sean Griffey • July 5, 2012

U.S. Intercon files lawsuit against recycling watchdog

The public battle over e-waste recycling practices continues between Intercon Solutions and the Basel Action Network

By Sean Griffey • July 4, 2012

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

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