by Colin Staub
Chinese officials have responded to concerns from other nations about recent import restrictions. The Chinese comments directly address the “waste versus scrap” debate as well as global economic repercussions of National Sword.
by Colin Staub
Opinions vary widely on the best tactic to record a program’s diversion progress. An expert recommends returning to the basics with a relatively simple calculation that shows areas for improvement.
by Jared Paben
In certain circumstances, having households bag recyclables and leave them at the curb might be a better option than using carts or bins.
by RSS
An industry survey offers a look at how facility operators are perceiving a hazard that’s showing up on lines more frequently.
by Jared Paben
Mid-Valley Disposal recently installed new sorting equipment at its Fresno, Calif. MRF, including optical sorters to remove contaminants from the the fiber stream and sort plastics by polymer.
by Colin Staub
For Tampa, Fla., the recycling program diverts material away from the waste-to-energy plant, which would otherwise be filled to capacity.
by Michelle Metzler
It’s becoming increasingly important for recycling coordinators to effectively communicate curbside best practices to multicultural populations. An outreach pro from Waste Management details a recent pilot project that determined effective strategies for reaching Latino residents.
by Colin Staub
A data-driven approach to materials recovery has helped the city of Seattle steadily expand its recycling program to target a wider range of streams.
