Closing up shop: Program contractions center around plastics, glass This article appeared in the June 2024 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. Local recycling programs have always experienced some level of fluctuation in how much and what variety of material they accept, but operators said ……
Preventive maintenance is not just about keeping your waste collection vehicles running smoothly. It is a crucial element in maintaining compliance with DOT regulations, ensuring driver safety, and avoiding costly […]
First-Person Perspective: Challenging the status quo on food-grade polypropylene In the last half of 2023 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave their “Letter of No Objection” to 14 companies in North America, Asia and Europe to use their recycled resin products for food-contact packaging. Yet to date there ……
Exclusive: Ageing, flood-prone rail line carrying the city’s waste to landfill increasingly vulnerable to disruptions, experts sayGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastSydney is fast running out of landfill, but an “emerging weak link” in the plan for how the city manages solid waste…
Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), a landmark, first-in-the-country, textile-recycling bill from Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), passed the California Assembly Natural Resources Committee with a 9-3 vote. The bill, also known […]
Circular Action Alliance (CAA) announces Kim Holmes as the organization’s executive director for Oregon, effective immediately. Holmes will lead CAA’s work as the prospective Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) to develop […]
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) releases the following statement in response to OSHA’s proposed rule on heat injury and illness prevention. This statement is attributed to ASSP President […]
The Mack Trucks Historical Museum is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, marking decades of documenting and chronicling the Mack Trucks legacy. Located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the nonprofit museum is […]
Call2Recycle, Canada’s leading battery collection and recycling organization, announces the official launch of its battery recycling program, “Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!”, in Nova Scotia as of July 1, 2024. As […]
Confirming Plastics Recycling Show Europe’s position as the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, the exhibition and conference that took place recently in Amsterdam attracted more than 10,000 attendees […]
Heil® continues to strengthen its premier nationwide dealer network of sales, parts, and support services, with further growth in the Midwest. The company is excited to announce new Environmental Equipment […]
Composting and waste management buildings benefit from a successful, low-maintenance fix for these demanding applications. By Alice Permigiani Controlling odors and emissions is a concern for industrial composting facilities resulting […]
