Recycling outreach legislation hits US Senate
The post Recycling outreach legislation hits US Senate appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. have introduced another bill that creates a federal recycling grants program. The “Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Learning and Education” (RECYCLE) Act of 2019 would authorize spending up to $15
NERC reports drop in value of recovered materials
The post NERC reports drop in value of recovered materials appeared first on Resource Recycling News. The blended value of a ton of recyclables in the Northeast U.S. has dropped by about one-fifth, a MRF survey shows. The Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) reports the average value of a ton of recyclables,
Stakeholders gear up for America Recycles Day
The post Stakeholders gear up for America Recycles Day appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Companies, industry groups and government agencies are celebrating America Recycles Day on Nov. 15. The following are some of the events and announcements in the lead-up to the annual celebration. This year’s themes: According to Keep
Recycled HDPE prices soar, but PET and metals see declines
The post Recycled HDPE prices soar, but PET and metals see declines appeared first on Resource Recycling News. The price of natural HDPE has skyrocketed over the past month, roughly doubling in some areas to a high of 52 cents per pound. Color HDPE also took a notable jump. The national
Glass Recycling Coalition offers certification for MRFs
The post Glass Recycling Coalition offers certification for MRFs appeared first on Resource Recycling News. An industry group will recognize and promote recycling facilities that take steps to clean up the glass they move downstream. The Glass Recycling Coalition launched a MRF Glass Certification Program to entice facilities to install glass
The details on a $1.8M MRF upgrade in Midwest
The post The details on a $1.8M MRF upgrade in Midwest appeared first on Resource Recycling News. A tight labor market, aging equipment, an evolving ton and difficult recyclables markets have spurred a Michigan county to upgrade its MRF. Robots are among the technologies to be installed. Emmet County is upgrading
California moves needle on commercial collection
The post California moves needle on commercial collection appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Businesses that are required to receive recycling and composting service in California will need to offer those collection services to customers, under a bill approved by the state legislature. Assembly Bill 827 expands public access to recycling
NERC survey offers insight into today’s MRF economics
The post NERC survey offers insight into today’s MRF economics appeared first on Resource Recycling News. An average ton of recyclables in the northeastern U.S. is worth $46, according to the Northeast Recycling Council. The estimate came from what will be an ongoing survey. After surveying 15 public materials recovery facilities
California firm closes 284 deposit redemption centers
The post California firm closes 284 deposit redemption centers appeared first on Resource Recycling News. RePlanet, once the largest operator of facilities redeeming containers covered by the California Redemption Value (CRV) program, has shuttered. The move will significantly reduce consumer recycling access. Under the California system, redemption centers make their money
Cambodia returns scrap plastic to US and Canada
The post Cambodia returns scrap plastic to US and Canada appeared first on Resource Recycling News. More Southeast Asian nations are sending contaminated recyclables back to their originating country, as governments in the region continue to grapple with higher scrap plastic and paper import volumes. Cambodia last week became the latest
