Richmond City Council Approved New Trash Contract

The majority of the services to residents are expected to remain the same, the Council noted.

City of Columbia MRF to Undergo Major Renovation

The City of Columbia, MO Material Recovery Facility (MRF) will undergo some major changes, announced Matt Nestor, public information specialist at Columbia Utilities.

EPA, Sierra Club Reached Agreement on Regulatory Timeline for Incinerators

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Sierra Club have reached an agreement on finalizing a regulatory timeline for commercial and industrial solid waste incinerators (CISWIs).

Kaiser Aluminum closing Texas extrusions plant

Aluminum producer issues layoffs notice at facility that has melted scrap in the production of extruded alloys.

CompuCycle grows plastics recycling capabilities

The company now sorts plastics by polymer type.

Curaleaf and TerraCycle partner on new recycling initiative

The partnership aids sustainability efforts through free empty cannabis container recycling.

Platform aims to scale up recycling sector digitization

Beyond connecting material buyers and sellers in the style of a social network, the company’s new platform provides data reporting tools that its creators say will become crucial in the era of emerging EPR regulations

Aurubis begins commissioning of Georgia copper smelter, eyes black mass recycling

Germany-based copper recycling and non-ferrous metal provider Aurubis has started commissioning their secondary smelter in Augusta, Georgia, and could eventually introduce black mass recycling to the facility

Electra awarded $5M from Canadian government

The funds will support the development of the company’s battery recycling technology.

ReCircle launches ‘Project Extra Life’ for textiles

The project aims to extend the lifespan of textiles and address the impact of textile scrap on the planet with a circular, traceable and ethical model.

MBA Polymers targets auto bumpers in the UK

A new MBA Polymers facility in the United Kingdom will convert end-of-life automotive bumpers into recycled-content polypropylene pellets.

Nexans includes recycled content in low-carbon cable

Wire producer says the copper conductor in its Canadian-made AC90 cable includes at least 14 percent recycled content.

Kleemann crusher keeps German company on recycling path

A Mobirex model Kleemann crusher helps the Feess company in Germany produce recycled aggregates that increasingly are in demand.

Portland Rolls Out New Battery Recycling Program

The program will accept single-use lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride, and nickel-cadmium alkaline and rechargeable batteries.

Electronics Recycler Sunnking Released Inaugural ESG Report for 2023

The report urged others in the industry to reflect its dedication in making an impact and inspiring others.

Cyclic opens magnet materials recycling plant in Canada

Rare earth metals contained in magnets will be harvested by a hydrometallurgical system installed in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

China increases its presence in the U.S. scrap sector in 2023

Shipments of aluminum and red metal scrap from the United States to China each increased by double digit percentages last year compared with the prior year.