How Phoenix fits into Balcones’ growth plans
Balcones Resources' recently signed MRF operations contract with the city of Phoenix is exactly the type of "huge step" toward...
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Oregon redemption center brings AI counting to consumers
The busiest container redemption center in Oregon got an upgrade, bringing the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative's neural network technology to...
Industry illness and injury rates hit record low in 2021
According to federal data, the waste and recycling industry injury rate fell in 2021, bringing it to the lowest point...
NERC: Blended average prices fell 40% in third quarter
Northeastern U.S. MRFs reported their recyclables bales fetched an average of $100 per ton during the third quarter, a steep...
Oregon MRF becomes first to achieve RIOS certification
Looking to support employees and set a higher bar for quality, Oregon-based Far West Recycling certified its northeast Portland facility...
What MRFs can expect from California’s new CRV laws
Amid a flurry of bills at the end of California's legislative session, lawmakers passed $1.3 billion in recycling spending and...
Texas recycler selects outfitter for San Antonio MRF
After winning the recycling contract for San Antonio, Balcones Resources decided to partner with CP Group to equip its upcoming...
Q&A: Leaping into A.I.
The operator of a California materials recovery facility discusses how a grant sparked a technology overhaul on the line.
How dual-eject opticals boosted a MRF’s capture rate
The installation of three dual-eject optical sorters has allowed a Northern California MRF to increase its paper capture rate with...
Keep recycling local
By refocusing on upstream sortation, smaller processing facilities and other strategies, communities can help ensure collected materials remain in regional...
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