Resource Recycling News
Certification Scorecard — Week of August 10, 2026
The following facilities have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained industry certifications.
SWANA CEO Amy Lestition Burke to depart organization
SWANA's board is beginning a national search following CEO Burke’s departure.
Audit finds recycling deficiencies across NY
The state comptroller found inaccuracies and omissions have made it impossible to accurately report how much material is recycled statewide.
Innovation. Partnership. Circular value.
As industries around the world accelerate their transition toward a circular economy, precious metals recycling is evolving from a necessary...
Republic Services raises guidance as commodity prices climb
Republic Services raised its 2026 outlook as rebounding recycled commodity prices and steady pricing power offset softer volumes and a...
Fort Collins, CO builds a roadmap to zero waste
The midsize city has big ambitions on waste reduction and is working with partners to advance its goals.
Connecticut’s container redemption rate soars 27%
Connecticut's redemption rate jumped 27% in a year, while most other deposit states remained flat.
Revino gets grant to expand reusable wine bottles into CA
The Oregon-based startup will use the funding to build a commercial bottle-washing facility in Lompoc, California.
Oregon wash hub looks to slash single-use plastic
Planners hope to remove 250,000 single-use serviceware items from the waste stream within the first year of operation.
Industry announcements for August 2026
Check out the latest industry news along with grant announcements and RFPs for August 2026.
The most important decision in tire recycling happens before the shredder
Contamination gets the attention, but classification is the bottleneck that actually decides who wins.