December 2016

Published: January 10, 2017
Updated: January 23, 2017
by Editorial Staff

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The latest recycling industry news

Policy Now | November 2025 – Cities move forward on recycling policy as federal activity stalls
As year-end policy activity slows and the federal government shutdown lingers, municipalities across the US and Canada continue pushing forward recycling and reuse systems.
Top Stories from October 2025
Stories exploring independent PROs, a refuse collection truck acquisition, recycle bin tagging, a drop-off hard-to-recycle center and Colorado EPR progress drew reader attention in October.
Diversion Dynamics: Policy needed to reach full charge for vape recycling
I recently connected with Michael Duckworth, founder of Positive Energy Environmental Solutions, via video conference. Duckworth established the vape recycling company in 2023 after identifying a critical infrastructure gap for vape recycling in Nebraska and nationwide.
New MRF guide aims to boost infrastructure
Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy and American Beverage have published a best practices guide for MRFs in the US, aiming to “boost recovery rates, increase material quality and foster resilient operations.”
FV Recycling acquires Mid America Paper Recycling
FV Recycling, a commercial and industrial recycler based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has acquired Mid America Paper Recycling of Chicago, strengthening its material brokerage and logistics network.
CAA, Recology open first drop-off hard-to-recycle site
Hard-to-recycle materials may soon find a new use in Oregon thanks to a first-of-its-kind recycling center now open there.
Coated paper group plans for EPR rollouts
A coalition of paper and packaging leaders is launching a national effort to make poly coated paper products, such as cups and ice cream tubs, a routine part of curbside recycling.