The value of curbside-collected paper and steel is down slightly at the start of April, though some plastics have experienced boosts.
The value of curbside-collected paper and steel is down slightly at the start of April, though some plastics have experienced boosts.
A pair of bills in Massachusetts could have some impact on recovery. One mandates reductions in statewide per-capita waste generation and another requires state government offices to divert a host of materials.
Reports from the Bureau of International Recycling shine a light on non-ferrous scrap metal markets as we enter the new year, particularly in China.
Oregon regulators issued a $1.3 million penalty against an aluminum recycling firm, accusing the processor of violating its air quality permit by melting dirty feedstock.
JW Aluminum Company says it will be increasing its annual intake of UBCs and other forms of recycled material by at least 100 million pounds when it finishes an expansion project in the Southeast U.S. next year.
Novelis, the world’s largest recycler of aluminum, will invest tens of millions of dollars expanding its recycling capabilities and improving safety at its Georgia plant.
Two industry organizations have developed directories of manufacturers that consume recycled materials in one region of the U.S.
The U.S. recycling rate for aluminum cans sits just below 50%, according to an industry group.
Lower scrap aluminum prices helped improve profitability for aluminum rolling and recycling company Novelis last year.