Community Spotlight: Diversion efforts bloom on Hawaiian island
Kauai is known as the Garden Island, so named for its impressive array of green space. But the Hawaiian island’s...
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RePower exec discusses mixed-waste MRF reboot
After investing $12 million in additional equipment and modifications, RePower South has restarted a long-shuttered mixed-waste processing facility in Alabama....
Renewlogy gets nod for Phoenix mixed-plastics program
A city of Phoenix evaluation team is recommending plastics-to-fuel company Renewlogy be selected to operate a diversion program recovering post-consumer...
Community Spotlight: Industry-funded system boosts Canadian metropolitan program
In Vancouver, British Columbia, private-sector backing for recycling collection has freed up resources to tackle ambitious initiatives from local leaders....
Contamination fines gain steam around U.S.
As the need for a cleaner stream becomes clear, haulers and local programs are taking steps to reduce contamination. Some...
Coca-Cola puts $500,000 into regional recycling system
A major brand owner will help provide funding for carts, MRF upgrades, collection vehicles and other core projects to expand...
States struggle to keep growing their diversion rates
Oregon and Colorado have very different recycling landscapes but are seeing a similar trend: stagnating recycling numbers. Recently released progress...
Midwest MRF operator sees fiber market struggles
This story has been corrected. A major Iowa newspaper has explored how hammered recyclables markets forced Mid America Recycling to...
Working over time? (Part Two)
This article originally appeared in the November 2018 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. Last...
Community Spotlight: S.C. program sees big benefits from switch to carts
In the greater Greenville, S.C. area, transitioning from bins to rollcarts was about more than capturing higher volumes of recyclables....
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