Resource Recycling News
Hefty ending Orange Bag program
Although the Hefty ReNew program is ending, an Omaha recycler will continue accepting the bags as feedstock for plastic lumber.
Women in Circularity: Maite Quinn
In this series, we spotlight women moving us toward a circular economy. Today, we meet Maite Quinn of Resource Recycling,...
Pennsylvania pilot tackles propane cylinder recycling challenges
A Pennsylvania pilot project is testing a new way to safely recover propane and steel from disposable propane cylinders, a...
Innovation. Partnership. Circular value.
As industries around the world accelerate their transition toward a circular economy, precious metals recycling is evolving from a necessary...
Bale pricing diverges for August
Pricing for post-consumer plastics dropped while paper fiber prices rose and UBCs remained steady.
Sorted: Country roads, take my recycling
From a rural dirt road to Miami-Dade's landfill crisis, one thing is consistent: waste is a resource before it's ever...
Oregon EPR ruling looms: what legal experts think
A ruling in NAW v. Feldon is expected by the end of August. Here's what legal experts think will happen.
What nine years of acquisitions taught Coastal Waste’s CEO
Coastal Waste & Recycling's Brendon Pantano describes the market filters, culture systems and lessons behind growing from 16 employees to...
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.