Maxed out Massachusetts MRFs prompt recycling disposal waivers

While markets have tightened, the main issue is a lack of available processing capacity now that MRFs are slowing down lines and often double-sorting material.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 4, 2018

RTS starts Citi Field contract by recycling a hockey rink

The NHL Winter Classic was the New York company's first event handled under a five-year deal.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 3, 2018

6 waste industry trends to watch in 2018

From scrap exports to changing technology, check out the trends and developments most likely to shape 2018.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Jan. 2, 2018

16 industry conferences to mark on your 2018 calendar

As the new year kicks off, it's as good a time as any to start looking for educational and networking opportunities. 

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 2, 2018

E-waste CEO unpacks future outlook, market potential of the industry

The devices and technologies that get thrown away change each year — and the e-waste industry has to adapt in order to remain competitive. 

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 28, 2017

Philadelphia's commercial properties haven't planned for recycling

Commercial property owners have been required to file recycling plans since 1994, but the majority have not yet.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 27, 2017

U.S. Mint restarting mutilated coin program after years of suspension

The news was celebrated by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and has been a priority for Covanta.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 22, 2017

Report: New York collected nearly $103M in unclaimed bottle deposits last year

An audit from the state comptroller's office is calling for tighter regulation of the existing system to ensure all money is being recovered.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 22, 2017

10 most-read Waste Dive articles of 2017

These stories shaped the waste industry and drove conversations.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Dec. 22, 2017

Carton recycling progress: 49 states, 62% of households now have access

Reaching the 60% access threshold means the FTC will allow a standard recycling logo on all cartons, which could drastically improve consumer education about carton recycling. 

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 21, 2017

Waste Management shows reduced emissions, flat recycling in sustainability report

While recycling tonnages have decreased slightly, the company says it is committed to focusing on greenhouse gas reductions rather than weight of material recycled.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 20, 2017

Pittsburgh councilman proposes 4 objectives to increase recycling

Currently, most residents in Pittsburgh don't have weekly recycling collection or standard bins.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 19, 2017

Trade organizations pessimistic on China import policies in latest WTO comments

SWANA, ISRI and the NWRA all filed comments with the World Trade Organization, calling on China to delay implementation of its proposed 0.5% contamination standards.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 18, 2017

Toronto steps up bin inspection to fix multimillion-dollar contamination problem

Last year, about 26% of the collected curbside material was contaminated — each percentage point can cost up to $1 million.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 14, 2017

UPDATE: Portsmouth, VA expects to resume recycling service by end of the month

Signing a new contract will ensure recyclable material no longer goes to a nearby waste-to-energy facility.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Dec. 14, 2017

Report: 44.7M metric tons of e-waste generated in 2016

E-waste had a total value of €55 billion in 2016 from raw materials including gold, silver, palladium and plastics, a new report from ISWA and other partner groups found.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 14, 2017

ISRI officials detail concerns following latest trip to China

Members of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries' leadership said it was clear that the import policies were coming from the highest levels of China's government — and being implemented quickly.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 14, 2017

Incoming Republic COO offers insights on fleet tech, China's impact on safety

"One incident is one too many, and you can only have a goal of zero on that topic," Jon Vander Ark said in an interview. "What gets me nervous is the world is getting more complex around us."

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 13, 2017

Dell, General Motors, others convene the 'NextWave' of marine plastics management

The groups are expected to reduce internal plastic — by removing straws from cafeterias, for example — and develop use cases for marine plastic.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 12, 2017

Colorado Springs, CO prioritized as pilot city for statewide recycling revamp

The Colorado Association for Recycling has picked the mid-sized city, where 40% of cardboard and paper is going to landfills, for its pilot recycling agenda.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 11, 2017

UPDATE: Judge orders Houston to turn over all recycling contract negotiation emails

The City of Houston has until Jan. 5 to produce responsive emails.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 8, 2017

How waste audits can help cities and businesses

There's a push to solve the problem of food waste right now, but that can't be the only focus to hit "zero waste" goals.

By Ushma Pandya Mehta • Dec. 8, 2017

Survey: Bottle deposit reform would be popular in Iowa

An industry association survey said 61% of Iowans support updating the state's bottle deposit, but a survey from March showed overwhelming support for the current law.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 6, 2017

UN estimates 50M metric tons of e-waste to be generated in 2018

A report from the international agency made several recommendations to cut down on e-waste, including the establishment of policies to remove hazardous material from discarded devices.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 6, 2017

'Fake news' accusations and plastic bag politics in California

One year after California's bag ban passed, the plastics industry is questioning new litter reduction statistics. Environmental advocates are nonplussed.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 5, 2017