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Recycling organizations release municipal ‘acceptance’ data
Recycling organizations release municipal ‘acceptance’ data
Collaboration involving The Recycling Partnership and GreenBlue finds aluminum cans, cardboard and PET bottles are among the most commonly accepted curbside items.
Planned battery recycling plant in Hopkinsville receives $125 million federal boost
Planned battery recycling plant in Hopkinsville receives $125 million federal boost
This latest funding for graphite recycling in Hopkinsville follows earlier large federal investments in other Ascend Elements manufacturing plants in the Western Kentucky city.
ExxonMobil Sued for Misleading Consumers About Plastic Recycling
ExxonMobil Sued for Misleading Consumers About Plastic Recycling
Additionally, the company must be held liable to pay civil penalties as compensation for the harm inflicted by plastic pollution.
Taos County Restarted Recycling Program After Three-Year Halt
Taos County Restarted Recycling Program After Three-Year Halt
The grants apparently covered the purchase of new balers.
Fayetteville Leads Northwest Arkansas in Recycling
Fayetteville Leads Northwest Arkansas in Recycling
As per the report, local public, private, and nonprofit programs collected and processed around 48,639 tons of recyclable material in 2023.
Western Kentucky Battery Recycling Plant Secured Federal Funding
Western Kentucky Battery Recycling Plant Secured Federal Funding
The latest round of funding has awarded more than $3 billion to as many as 25 battery-related projects across the country.
NexTrex launches plastic bag, film drop-off directory
NexTrex launches plastic bag, film drop-off directory
Phase 1 of the online portal has locations listed across the entire U.S. and includes acceptable items, with the company saying it is actively working to add more locations.
Campaign launched to increase metal recycling
Campaign launched to increase metal recycling
The campaign is being carried out in partnership with the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation
Get rid of your old electronics this October with Frost recycling event
Get rid of your old electronics this October with Frost recycling event
Residents are welcome to dispose of small appliances, printers, computers, laptops, VCRs, miscellaneous wires and metal objects at participating Frost Financial Centers.
US exports down by weight, up by value
US exports down by weight, up by value
Recycled materials include ferrous and non-ferrous metals, paper, plastics, textiles, tyre and rubber, glass and electronics.
BMW and Redwood Materials Partner on Battery Recycling
BMW and Redwood Materials Partner on Battery Recycling
The partnership will work across BMW’s extensive network to recover and recycle key materials, helping to build a more sustainable electric future.
Owner of Sun Valley recycling company arrested for receiving stolen copper metals
Owner of Sun Valley recycling company arrested for receiving stolen copper metals
Officers also found 3,366 pounds of copper and aluminum wire, estimated to be worth $24,000.00, stolen from CalTrans.
Report Details How New York State Can Improve Textile Recycling
Report Details How New York State Can Improve Textile Recycling
The report also suggests increasing awareness and education of textile-recovery options, and making that process easy for everyone.
WM to Close Maryland MRF and Reduce Temp Workforce as Part of Upgrade Plan
WM to Close Maryland MRF and Reduce Temp Workforce as Part of Upgrade Plan
The MRF project is part of WM’s overall plan to invest over $1 billion in new and upgraded recycling facilities across the country through 2026.
Ashland County electronics recycling event set for Sept. 28
Ashland County electronics recycling event set for Sept. 28
The event is one of three held each year by the Ashland County Solid Waste District.
Railroad closures, recycling collection changes ahead for New Braunfels residents
Railroad closures, recycling collection changes ahead for New Braunfels residents
City reminds residents of recycling, trash collection changes
New Initiative to Keep Hard-to-Recycle Items from Endangering Landfills
New Initiative to Keep Hard-to-Recycle Items from Endangering Landfills
The program has prevented almost 2,800 tons of difficult-to-recycle plastics from ending up in landfills since its launch in 2018.