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Aluminum Association urges action to boost markets

Published: October 21, 2025
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The Aluminum Association is pressing for the Trump administration to take additional measures to boost domestic markets. | Mikkel H. Petersen / Shutterstock

An industry association is calling for measures to support aluminum recycling, including a ban on US exports of used beverage cans (UBCs), as demand for the material grows in key areas such as vehicles, aerospace and defense systems and packaging.

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New MRF guide aims to boost infrastructure

Published: October 21, 2025
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Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy has published a new report directed at improving recovery rates and operations at US MRFs. | Jantsarik / Shutterstock

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.”

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Waste Pro expands post-collection footprint across SE

Published: October 14, 2025
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Family-owned Waste Pro is projecting record revenue growth as it expands its Southeastern US footprint. | Courtesy of Waste Pro

As it approaches its 25th anniversary, Waste Pro is broadening operations beyond collection through a series of acquisitions across the Southeast. Continue Reading

Fiber plummets, cans and plastics flatten

Published: October 14, 2025
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Market graph iconThe national average price of post-consumer PET beverage bottles and jars remained steadier this month, now averaging 4.50 cents per pound, compared to 4.66 cents per pound this time last month. Regional contracts are still yielding in the 3-7 cents range. One year ago this grade was trading at an average 17.59 cents per pound. Continue Reading

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Study links tagging tactics to lower contamination rates

Published: October 14, 2025
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To tag or not to tag: A new report from SWANA analyzes the delicate approach municipalities take when enacting fines for curbside recycling. | ADragan/Shutterstock

A new report from the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) examines the role penalties and education play in reducing curbside contamination, enhancing bale quality and increasing the effectiveness of curbside programs.  Continue Reading

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Colorado $10m grant fuels new MRF on state’s Western Slope

Published: October 7, 2025
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The award will provide about half of the expected costs for the new MRF, which will increase recycling access for the region’s rural population. | Rarrarorro / Shutterstock

The City of Grand Junction received a nearly $10 million grant to increase recycling access on Colorado’s Western Slope, including construction of a new MRF.

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Colorado approval signals path forward for PRO choice

Published: October 6, 2025
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The Lubricants Packaging Management Association became the first independent producer responsibility organization to gain approval in a state EPR program. | Air Images / Shutterstock

Although a designated producer responsibility organization (PRO) receives much of the attention for any state’s emerging extended producer responsibility (EPR) plan for packaging, independent PROs quietly address more specialized needs. Continue Reading