Notes from the Field: Engineering UBC solutions
A state recycling association leader recaps an effort by students at the Colorado School of Mines to develop technological solutions...
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Wastecon takeaways: COVID impacts and compostable concerns
Last week, the Solid Waste Association of North America held its annual Wastecon event online. Not surprisingly, much of the...
Glass is ‘collateral damage’ as one city responds to markets
Beginning this month, glass is no longer collected at the curb in Tucson, Ariz. The move is part of a...
Data Corner: Boosting diversion in the downtown core of one small city
Cities with thriving downtowns face multiple challenges regarding solid waste management, including space constraints, varying frequency of service needs, data...
New year brings higher prices for recovered commodities
Prices for curbside recyclables are either up or flat this month, with some key materials seeing surging values. For example,...
Industry group provides its largest cart grant to date
The city of Omaha, Neb. will receive $825,000 from The Recycling Partnership to significantly expand local collection infrastructure. The Recycling...
Recycling operators sound off on packaging EPR
Extended producer responsibility for a wide range of recyclables is gaining steam around the country. Haulers and MRF operators say...
Judge: Connecticut MRF to remain open during legal appeal
A Connecticut court has ruled that Republic Services can't terminate a contract and shut down a MRF while the company's...
Spat continues between Republic and Connecticut officials
A Connecticut judge last month ordered a public authority to pay Republic Services damages in a MRF operations contract dispute....
Every Bottle Back helps fund Michigan MRF improvements
The beverage industry will provide $800,000 to help rebuild and re-open a long-quiet MRF in Ann Arbor, Mich. The American...
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