Why carton recycling has stalled in one state
MRFs in Massachusetts told state officials that processing food and beverage cartons is often not economically viable, and a number...
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WM details shifts in recycling stream and end markets
A report from Waste Management describes how the pandemic shifted the composition of the curbside stream from paper to plastic...
Northeast MRFs earn glass certifications
The MRF Glass Certification Program has recognized sorting facilities in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for their glass recovery efforts. The...
Massachusetts city avoids $2M contractor payout
The city of New Bedford, Mass. has won its years-long dispute with waste management company ABC Disposal over recycling fees....
People problem
This article appeared in the September 2021 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. At...
Facility operators reflect on a turbulent few years
Running a successful MRF means adapting to a changing stream, investing to upgrade equipment and navigating end market uncertainty. Three...
MRFs face ‘brunt of the negative impact’ from battery fires
Lithium-ion battery fires are affecting all types of waste management and recycling facilities. But the U.S. EPA recently concluded that...
Robotics firm claims greater efficiency in a smaller package
EverestLabs released a new robotic sorting system that the company says can perform more picks and fit in a wider...
Nebraska MRF adds plastic-lumber manufacturing line
Firstar Fiber is receiving a loan from the Alliance to End Plastic Waste that will help the processor convert hard-to-recycle...
Oregon legislation revamps recycling in multiple ways
The Oregon House and Senate last week approved a bill establishing extended producer responsibility for packaging and adding other elements...
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