Why a waste district took the ‘waste’ out of its name
A prominent waste management district in California sees state policies and investments opening up the possibility of a zero-waste future,...
MRFs
A new approach to sorting containers at MRFs
An autonomous system developed by Bulk Handling Systems is really more of a sorting loop than a sorting line.
Aluminum industry rolls out new model to bolster MRFs
Two can manufacturers have developed a lease-to-own approach for recycling facilities looking to target UBCs in a more effective way.
PP grant brings robot to a facility’s sorting line
With a little help from The Recycling Partnership's Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, a Fresno-based MRF has entered the world of robotics.
Vermont solid waste district plans $22M recycling facility
A solid waste district in Vermont is planning a $22 million recycling facility to replace the current nearly 30-year-old MRF,...
Time for a test
As sortation technology advances and MRF operators encounter new pressures and opportunities, it's becoming increasingly critical to try before you...
NERC bale value study shows declining prices
The value of curbside recyclables dropped again in the first quarter of 2022, according to a newly released bale study....
Robotics provider begins operating its own facilities
AMP Robotics is now breaking and sorting MRF residual bales at secondary-sortation operations in Colorado, Georgia and Ohio.
Southeast MRF upgrades improve plastics recovery
Pratt Industries may be primarily focused on recycling fiber into cardboard boxes, but with higher scrap plastics prices, the company...
MRFs complete upgrades, break ground
Several MRFs around the country have recently upgraded their equipment or started the construction process.
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