Recycling Articles

New York City Begins Curbside Organics Enforcement

The two organizations are part of the community composting program and among those looking for support to expand operations in the city.

Owens Corning Announces Shingle Recycling Milestone

Owens Corning is marking a significant industry milestone with the successful completion of a commercial-scale trial to manufacture shingles using extracted asphalt from recycled shingles.

AMERIPEN Hailed Maryland Legislators for Passage of Packaging EPR Bill

If signed by Governor Wes Moore, Maryland would become the sixth U.S. state to implement EPR law for packaging.

Bruin Waste Management to Launch New Recycling Facility in Mesa County

The new division will be managed separately from its existing waste services and is designed to operate independently.

Maryland’s EPR Law for Packaging Heads to Governor’s Desk

The bill aims to set a reimbursement rate so as to cover at least 50% of the cost by July 1, 2028, then 75% in 2029 and 90% in 2030.

Nexwaste Announced Acquisition of Three Austin, TX Area Businesses

The terms and conditions of the agreements were not disclosed.

Reconomy to Aquire American Outsourced Waste and Recycling

It must be noted that the company has so far completed five U.S. acquisitions.

Scrap Metal Recycler Announced Grand Opening of Quinlan, TX Facility

The company will celebrate the grand opening of the new facility on April 15, 2025.

Wisconsin DNR Offers Electronics Recycling Grants in Undeserved Areas

Since 2022, DNR has awarded more than $260,000 to projects in 30 counties, mostly in rural areas.

NFPA to Host Annual Conference and Expo in Las Vegas

The event will feature more than 130 educational sessions addressing the latest world issues, challenges, and trends in the fields of fire, electrical, and life safety.

County Council Renews Agreement with Lopez Solid Waste

On December 16, 2024, the County authorized a three-month extension of the current ILA to run January 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025.

WM Announces New, Modernized High-Tech Recycling and Renewable Gas Facilities across U.S.

WM also continues to invest in innovative capabilities to monitor and mitigate landfill air emissions.

New Indianapolis Polymer Center to Boost Plastic Recycling Operations

The line for PET has a capacity of 5.5 tons per hour, whereas that for mixed plastics has a slightly lesser capacity of 5 tons per hour.

Valicor Environmental Services Acquired Affordable Waste Management Inc.

Further to this deal, Valicor now operates 28 facilities across 14 states and recycles more than 350 million gallons of wastewater every year.

Avon Opened Colorado’s First Municipal Styrofoam Recycling Center

The Styrofoam densifier machine will be run by the town’s public operations team.

Carton Council Announced Grant Programs to Boost Carton Recycling in Schools

The new grant program is open April 1 through May 31, 2025.

Circular Services Expanded Southeast Footprints with Waste Recycling Inc. Acquisition

It had recently broke ground on a state-of-the-art recycling facility in Frisco, Texas to service the Dallas metroplex.