City of Aurora to Offer Discounted Electronics Recycling

There will be an additional fee of $10 each for LED/LCD flat screen televisions, $20 each for CRT monitors/TVs and $40 each for console, projection or DLP TVs.

Sourgum Announced Expansion into the Nashville, TN Metro Area

The booming construction sector in the region, coupled with an influx of new residents will provide immense growth opportunities for Sourgum.

Textiles Recycling Expo USA Comes to Charlotte, North Carolina

As per rough estimates, American discard more than 10 million tons of textiles every year, with only a small fraction of it being recycled.

Scott County to Resume Recycling After 8-Year Hiatus

he contaminated loads will face rejection. It is the responsibility of the county to monitor the quantity and quality of materials.

Centerville Launched AI-Powered Pilot to Enhance Curbside Recycling

The program intends to reduce contamination and promote more effective recycling practices among residents.

City of Porterville Celebrated One Year of Mattress Recycling

The collected mattresses are dismantled and the components are repurposed to make new useful products.

New Bedford Launched Swap Shop at Recycling Center

The city residents could donate their used items that are clean and intact at the Swap Shop.

City of Morris Partners with First America to Host E-Recycling Event

However, it will not accept white goods such as stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators.

CAA Launched Oregon’s EPR Program for Packaging and Paper

CAA promises to provide technical assistance to help companies with registration and reporting requirements.

Rumpke Provides Firework Disposal and Recycling Tips

To prevent reignition, soak all spent fireworks, charcoal embers and ash before disposing them.

NWRA Opens Nominations for 2025 Recycling Awards

This award is open to new or existing recycling facilities that are NWRA members or public sector/non-profit entities.

City of Scranton’s New Recycling Contract to Reduce Costs

Hereafter, corrugated cardboard and mixed paper will be picked up together every other week.

Amazon Achieved 85% Waste Diversion Rate in 2024

During the previous year, the company reported landfill diversion rate of 85%, up from 84% in 2023 and 82% in 2022.

City of Pensacola Reinstated Curbside Recycling Program

Additionally, the program aims to encourage residents to participate in the program so as to contribute to a cleaner, greener Pensacola.

SWANA Appointed Elizabeth Roe as its New President

Roe will replace Tammy Hayes, who will transition to the role of Past President of SWANA, guiding the board.

Bill for Florida’s Comprehensive Recycling Plan Vetoed by Governor

The bill had received support from various recycling industry groups and local government associations.

City of Portland, MI Ponders Transition to Single-Hauler Waste Collection

On the other hand, concerns were raised about reduced competition, thus leading to monopoly of a service provider.