Facility fires down in September, year to date over 2025
Despite this downturn, the number of fire-related incidents remains elevated as compared to historical averages.
Safety
Facility fires remain high across US, Canada in August
Despite high August numbers, the latest Fire Rover report indicated there may be overall progress in slowing the number of...
Who should pay for lithium-ion battery fire damage?
Fires continue to be a major threat to the recycling industry, even as states explore new policy solutions.
Fire incidents remain on the upswing in summer
July proved to be a dangerous month for waste handling facilities in North America, with an above-average number of fire...
Pennsylvania pilot tackles propane cylinder recycling challenges
A Pennsylvania pilot project is testing a new way to safely recover propane and steel from disposable propane cylinders, a...
EMR recycling plant to reopen in NJ after fire, legal battle
A major fire May 29 at the metal recycling facility in Camden prompted a legal exchange with the city.
WM adds batteries to recycling watch list
Putting batteries on its “Recycle Right” list could help WM mitigate fires they cause at collection facilities, according to company...
Battery fires still a major risk to recyclers: report
The June fire report from Ryan Fogelman shows there were 40 incidents in May at facilities in the United States...
EMR faces shutdown calls after numerous fires
A fire at a facility in Camden, New Jersey, has raised fresh questions on recycler safety and lithium ion batteries.
Longview mill tragedy raises broader questions for fiber, recycling sectors
A deadly explosion at Nippon Dynawave Packaging’s Longview, Washington plant prompts new questions for the pulp, paper and packaging industries.
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