Improper disposal of batteries caused 3 fires in one month at the Santa Rosa Recology facility

All three, including one that destroyed nearly half a million dollars worth of equipment, were later linked to household batteries or battery packs that were improperly tossed into recycling bins instead of being disposed of…

Nickel trading recovers from 2022 scare

Stainless scrap would continue to experience ‘very strong demand’ in the USA and Europe whereas emerging markets would rely more on other raw materials.

Final bulk carrier ship arrives to remove remaining scrap metal from Bellingham waterfront

The ship can carry 34,000 metric tons of material, which is more than the capacity of the last carrier at 27,500 metric tons, according to Sweeney.

Hydro offers US facility environmental data

Aluminum producer’s extrusions business unit releases environmental product declarations tied to its 22 North American locations

American Beverage selects McKinney, Texas, for recycling grant

Soft drink association awards McKinney, Texas, with grant for curbside recycling equipment worth nearly $1 million.

New options for recycling televisions, electronics

The Goodwill program, made possible through efforts of the Pennsylvania Recycling Market Center, began when Recycling Markets Center industry experts mapped Goodwill processes and operations.

Egypt and Brazil look to enter the ship recycling sector

The Egyptian site will cover some 155,000 sq m and will be capable of handling ships of up to 230 m in length.

Recycling helpers look to limit violations in recycling stream

If a resident receives three violations, their recycling bin will be removed to prevent them from contaminating the recycling stream on their block.

Ocean City Unveiled Summer Trash-Recycling Collection Schedule

The regular schedule for pickup will continue on Independence Day and Labor Day.

GFL Environmental Announced Sale of Detroit Area Contracts to Priority Waste

The company, during the recent earnings call, had hinted that it was assessing low-margin residential contracts to generate revenues of around $150 million.

Recycling old copper wires could be worth billions for telcos

800,000 metric tons of cabling is just lying there

GFL Environmental Donates $10,000 to UCM for Recycling Education Initiative

GFL has managed solid waste and recycling operations for UCM since January 2023, including the recycling bins and boxes used daily by students, faculty and staff.

Recycled construction waste could cut cement and steel’s carbon footprint

Estimates suggest around 7.5% of current anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions derive from cement production.

State Rep. Steve Malagari hosts paper shredding and e-waste recycling event Saturday

There is a three box/bag limit for paper products.

Hydro to Invest in Henderson, Kentucky Recycling Plant

The new casting line will create as many as 31 new jobs in the city of Henderson.

Butte County Announced Approval of Landfill Master Plan

The construction works are expected to commence by the end of the current year.

Li-Cycle Collaborated with Daimler Truck to Recycle EV Batteries

The partnership aims to bolster DTNA’s circular economy approach.