Recycling Events
Recycling Conferences & Events updates from North America
VLS Environmental Expands West Coast Operations Through Key Acquisition
The acquired assets include Samex’ state-of-the-art processing facilities in Tijuana, Mexico, and fleet of transportation assets.Call2Recycle, Staples Professional Boosted Collaboration to Enhance Battery Recycling Solutions
Incidentally, the collaboration between Staples and Call2Recycle over the past two decades has recycled more than 2 million kilograms of used batteries.New $25M Summerdale Facility Expands Recycling Services
At full capacity, it will generate around 50 jobs.
New Kirkland Transfer Station to Offer Modern Recycling Services
The design phase of the project is expected to commence later this year, County officials said.
Circular Services and Balcones Break Ground on $61M Texas MRF
Last summer, Balcones and Circular Services opened a $68 million MRF in San Antonio meant to handle recycled materials from Balcones’ 15-year contract with the city.
SWACO Piloting Program To Recycle Marine Shrink Wrap
Despite these challenges, the Ohio Shrink Wrap Recycling Program diverted more than 65,000 pounds of marine shrink wrap away from landfills in 2024.Alberta’s Shift to EPR System to Boost Circular Economy
Meantime, the EPR system will not include industrial-sized hazardous materials.Interstate Waste Services Announced Acquisition of Pinto Service, Inc.
It must be noted that IWS had recently announced acquisition of several companies including Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling and Marangi Disposal.Brightmark’s Ashley Recycling Facility Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
As part of the plan, the company plans to sell assets related to its Ashley pyrolysis facility.AROW Awards Honored Wisconsin Recycling and Waste Reduction Efforts
Recycling Connections in Stevens Point, WI was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Waste Reduction and Recycling Award.Portage County to Hold Electronic Waste Collection Event
In addition, the maximum number of items allowed per vehicle will be 25, event organizers said.Ally Waste Declared as Winner of 2025 NAA Top Employers Award
An anonymous survey that measures employees and their satisfaction forms the basis in determining the finalists and winners of various category of awards.Casella Partners with UVM to Launch New Recycling Research Center
The center will bring together leading scientists, engineers and materials management experts.
NU Researchers Developed Innovative PET Plastic Recycling Technique
As per the new process, inexpensive, non-toxic molybdenum catalyst is first combined with activated carbon.New Trash Service Coming to Indianapolis, IN in 2026, with Curbside Recycling by 2028
They will take over the 157,000 units currently covered by Waste Management and Republic Works.