Recycling: Page 96
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MRFF seeks MRF partnership for flexible packaging recycling pilot
The American Chemistry Council is looking for an opportunity to show this growing part of the waste stream can be recovered.
By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2017 -
Plastics Industry Association projects plastic bottle demand to grow 6% by 2020
The corporate group's new Plastics Market Watch report explores trends around lightweighting and changing consumption habits.
By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2017 -
New $7M bottle recycling facility planned for Jacksonville, FL
The Brazilian company behind the project was attracted by the city's port access.
By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2017 -
Report: New York could see $22M in economic benefits from food waste diversion law
These findings are being used to support Governor Andrew Cuomo's new NYS Food Recovery and Recycling Act.
By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Meet Dirty Murph & The Kerbside Sorters: The UK consultants turning trash into tunes
The rock band, comprised of Eunomia consultants, is aiming to follow in the "footsteps of The Beatles" with the release of its new waste-related EP.
By Cole Rosengren • March 20, 2017 -
E-Cycle Washington could see more transparency, tougher penalties under new bill
The bill, which still requires state Senate approval, has divided the regional electronics recycling industry.
By Cole Rosengren • March 20, 2017 -
Providence, RI looks to solve rampant contamination in struggling recycling program
The city's diversion rate recently dipped below 9% and officials are exploring all options to improve it.
By Cole Rosengren • March 20, 2017 -
PK Clean announces plans for plastic-to-oil expansion in coming year
The Utah startup will be deploying its technology on an ocean expedition this summer and in Canada by the end of the year.
By Cole Rosengren • March 17, 2017 -
Denver rolls out new carts for refuse, recyclables and organics citywide
The move has led to modest diversion rate improvements, but some say mandatory participation could deliver more results.
By Cole Rosengren • March 17, 2017 -
AI-driven robot 'Clarke' outperforms humans in carton recycling
The robot, developed by the Carton Council and AMP Robotics, can pick up 60 cartons per minute at the Alpine Waste & Recycling MRF.
By Cole Rosengren • March 17, 2017 -
UPDATE: Petition urges Las Vegas City Council to open bidding for collection contract
Some question whether any bidders could even offer a competitive bid against Republic's strong position in the region.
By Cole Rosengren • March 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Solid waste infrastructure earns C+ in 2017 report card, leaving industry with lessons to learn
The country’s solid waste infrastructure may be working in fair condition, but mere management without continued innovation is no longer good enough.
By Cole Rosengren • March 16, 2017 -
CalRecycle moving forward on mandatory EPR regulations
The state agency is hosting a workshop next week with key stakeholders to discuss details of a potential system.
By Cole Rosengren • March 15, 2017 -
Eco Depot to operate first major compost facility in Northwest Ontario
The facility will have the capacity for food scraps, biosolids, yard waste and more when it opens later this year.
By Cole Rosengren • March 15, 2017 -
European Parliament votes for 70% recycling target by 2030
This is a positive step forward in negotiations for a Circular Economy Package that contains a number of big goals.
By Cole Rosengren • March 15, 2017 -
UPDATE: Columbus, OH approves $45M recycling contract with Rumpke
Local officials weren't happy with the cost increase, but said the potential for service disruption after the current contract ended this month would be even more detrimental.
By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2017 -
NWRA, SWANA release emerging industry technology guide for municipal officials
The document intends to educate elected officials on newer types of processing facilities to ensure informed decisions when considering various opportunities.
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • March 13, 2017 -
Montgomery, AL still looking for a recycling solution following 'dirty MRF' closure
The facility's large size and high operating costs have turned off some potential operators.
By Cole Rosengren • March 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
FCC Environmental CEO Inigo Sanz on using global experience to penetrate the US market
In a Q&A with Waste Dive, Sanz discussed the increasing need for innovation, the importance of strategic investments and the potential benefits of landfill taxes.
By Cole Rosengren • March 13, 2017 -
Closed Loop Fund issues RFP for polypropylene recycling projects
Up to $5 million per project is available for proposals that offer new ways to capture more yogurt cups out of landfills.
By Cole Rosengren • March 10, 2017 -
2 municipalities begin ecomaine partnership for curbside food waste collection
The pilots will offer free collection and drop-off service to start as the nonprofit looks to expand diversion options.
By Cole Rosengren • March 10, 2017 -
Waste Management says long-awaited Reno, NV MRF to open in May
Permitting and construction delays have held up the main portion of the company's Eco-Center.
By Cole Rosengren • March 10, 2017 -
Massachusetts city sees 20% increase in recycling after switching to cart system
Officials in Haverhill have reported nearly $500,000 in savings since making the switch and adding automated trucks.
By Cole Rosengren • March 9, 2017 -
Cincinnati partners with Simple Recycling for curbside textile collection
While this effort could divert 1,000 tons of material from landfills per year, local nonprofits are concerned they'll lose inventory.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017 -
UPDATE: 11 companies vie for Boulder County, CO MRF contract
The current operator Eco-Cycle was joined at a pre-bid meeting by Waste Management, Alpine Waste and Recycling, Western Disposal and others.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017
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