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Waste Pro to break ground on new single-stream MRF in Sarasota, FL
The facility will process 2,000 tons per month and help Manatee County handle its new single-stream program.
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016 -
UPDATE: ReCommunity questions if Ann Arbor contract termination was financially motivated
Meanwhile, there is still some confusion over what will happen to recyclables until a new company comes in.
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016 -
Deep Dive
NYC organics program scales up with new $47M long-term processing contracts
The Department of Sanitation has chosen six vendors to process material from residential and school collections.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016 -
Man faces prison for allegedly attempting to redeem 10K cans in Michigan
The cans came from Kentucky and were bound for Michigan where the refund rate is five cents higher.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016 -
University of Montana questioned for outdoor e-waste storage
The campus currently stores old electronics outside on dozens of pallets that are picked up roughly twice per year.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016 -
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New York offering $3M in grants to stabilize local e-waste programs
Money from the Environmental Protection Fund is meant to help municipalities comply with the state's e-waste diversion law.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016 -
Starbucks locations in the UK will test out recyclable coffee cups
The Frugalpac cup has a thin liner which is meant to be separated more easily in the recycling process.
By Cole Rosengren • July 22, 2016 -
Major plastics recycler Entropex forced to close for financial reasons
The Canadian company said it fell victim to declining oil prices and will be sold by a court-appointed receiver.
By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2016 -
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Montgomery, AL acquires closed mixed-waste facility from Infinitus
The city will purchase the facility and former operator Infinitus Renewable Energy Park (IREP) will file for bankruptcy.
By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2016 -
Nashville looks for new glass collection solutions thanks to public interest
The city doesn't currently collect the material, but is considering a small commercial pilot program.
By Cole Rosengren • July 20, 2016 -
CalRecycle: State disposal rate increased, recycling rate dropped in 2015
The organization credits an "accelerating economy" for the increase in materials being sent to landfills.
By Kristin Musulin • July 19, 2016 -
Multi-unit recycling ordinance faces strong opposition from Chicago real estate community
A previously proposed ordinance would bring recycling to large buildings, but landlords are concerned about high fines.
By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016 -
Pinellas County recognized for having highest recycling rate in Florida
The county's 89% diversion rate for 2015 includes construction and demolition debris and waste-to-energy credits.
By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016 -
Fort Collins, CO close to approving long-discussed recycling surcharge
City officials have come around to the idea as part of an ongoing conversation about new zero waste policies.
By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2016 -
Henkel Corp. partners with TerraCycle for adhesive recycling program
TerraCycle will now accept the company's adhesive containers through a postage-paid box program and recycle them.
By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2016 -
New carbon fiber recycling partnership signed in Washington
Three institutions have signed a collaborative agreement to advance research and job training opportunities in the field.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
Recycling Partnership announces grant for recycling carts in Athens, OH
The college town will receive help in purchasing 5,000 new carts and rolling out an education campaign.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
Baltimore initiative collects 55K cigarette butts in one neighborhood
A program by the nonprofit Waterfront Partnership installed receptacles throughout the city's Harbor East area.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
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Deep Dive
Diversion duels: Zerocycle's unique mission to boost recycling through friendly competition
The software analytics startup has partnered with four major cities to analyze recycling data and encourage residents to increase diversion.
By Kristin Musulin • July 13, 2016 -
NYC touts big diversion results from Zero Waste Challenge for businesses
Nearly 37,000 tons of waste were diverted from landfills and incinerators by 31 businesses since February.
By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2016 -
Western states see wave of recycling facility fires this summer
Three facilities in California and Colorado have already experienced fire issues this month alone.
By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2016 -
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Massachusetts announces new round of Recycling Business Development Grants
The grants are intended to help create more sustainable markets for challenging materials such as glass and mattresses.
By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2016 -
Industry representatives skeptical of New York City's zero waste plan
Some say the city's aim to divert 90% of waste from landfills by 2030 is more of a goal than a plan.
By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2016 -
WRAP survey: Obstacles to cause gate, tipping fee increases at UK MRFs
The recent survey found low commodity prices and increased contamination are causing increased charges at recycling facilities.
By Kristin Musulin • July 11, 2016 -
Alliance Recycling to shut down after history of citations, fines
The California facility is seen as a lifeline for many local scavengers and a blight by the area's newer residents.
By Cole Rosengren • July 11, 2016
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