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Balcones to build $66 million MRF in Texas

Published: August 21, 2023
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Inside a materials recovery facility. By Nordroden/Shutterstock

The city of McKinney, Texas evaluated several proposals for recycling services, eventually settling on Balcones, which scored 94.8 points out of 100 according to the city’s criteria. | Nordroden/Shutterstock

Balcones Resources was awarded the city of McKinney, Texas’ 15-year recycling contract, which includes plans to build a facility outside city limits.  Continue Reading

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Panelists: Equity is vital for strong recycling programs

Published: August 21, 2023
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Moderator Kevin Goolsby of The Recycling Partnership speaks with panelists (L-R) Sophia Hosain of Baltimore Public Works, Jessica Levine of The Recycling Partnership, Priscilla Pruna Boada of the city of Orlando, and Digna Rivera-Reyes of the city of Orlando. | Big Wave Productions/Resource Recycling, Inc.

An inclusive and equitable recycling program is a complicated but necessary undertaking. Industry experts recently offered tips on how to get there. Continue Reading

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Industry sends ‘recycling philosopher’ into retirement

Published: August 14, 2023
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Michael Timpane, who has most recently worked as a consultant at RRS, is known as an expert on material processing.Courtesy of RRS

During his decades in the recycling industry, Michael Timpane has made a huge impact on a number of companies and local recycling programs. But perhaps more important is the way he has uplifted and inspired the people around him. Continue Reading

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For facility operators, insurance is now ‘a wild ride’

Published: August 14, 2023
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An April 2021 battery-sparked fire at a MRF in Tulsa, Okla. resulted in a $10 million loss and ended the city’s recycling program for a time. | Tulsa Fire Department

Recycling companies say property insurance has become significantly more expensive and difficult to find as providers shy away from fire risk and other complications. Continue Reading

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Leaders dig into collaboration, climate and more

Published: August 14, 2023
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Jessica Long (left), Joaquin Mariel (center) and Richard McHale during a session focused on Circular Services at the Resource Recycling Conference Monday. | Big Wave Productions / Resource Recycling

The first day of the 2023 Resource Recycling Conference in Orlando featured on-stage discussions exploring the industry’s evolution in multiple ways. Continue Reading

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