Local Programs

It can be difficult for a recycling program to implement major changes. Switching to single-stream, including more materials or removing...

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that 40 percent of municipalities included in a research set have programs aimed at...

Similar to the material stream itself, the industry is undergoing a shift – one in which basic diversion rates no...

Recycling decisions tend to be made on the local level by nonpartisan leaders, but national politics - and fundamental ideological...

It’s known for its laid back surfing and skating culture, but Santa Monica, Calif. has been serious when it comes...

Republic Services has purchased recycling processor ReCommunity, a move that's in line with Republic's recently stated goal of adding more...

This year's Resource Recycling Conference is providing much-needed insight on a range of critical recycling issues. And on the event's...

CRTs stockpiled in a eWaste Tech warehouse in Richmond, Va. A property owner and public waste authority are at odds...

In the City of Madison, Wis., staying consistently ahead of the curve has led to high diversion and citizen engagement...

Four companies that submitted bids to sort and sell Houston's curbside recyclables will get another crack at it, after some...