Recycling Events

Recycling Conferences & Events updates from North America
Chicago launches new election sign recycling program
May 8th 2023
Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation is trying something new this year with all the election signs that amassed after the April runoffs.
4-alarm fire at Oklahoma City recycling plant under investigation
May 8th 2023
One recycling facility emits as much as 3 million pounds of microplastics a year.
City to Host Equipment Recycling Event for Government and Public Entities
May 8th 2023
The entities are requested to stop at the landfill office once they reach the landfill site.
Plastic Bank Stopped 80 Million Kilograms of Plastic from Reaching Oceans
May 8th 2023
This is equivalent to nearly 4 billion plastic bottles.
Salina to host electronic waste recycling event for residents
May 5th 2023
The City of Salina will host an E-Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held…
Scrap tire recycling event May 13
May 5th 2023
The annual tire recycling event at Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling…
Michigan Recycling Rate Hits All-Time High
May 5th 2023
The latest press release by EGLE suggests that the recycling rate surged higher significantly from 14.25% prior to 2019 to over 21%.
City of Houghton Approved Trash, Recycling Ordinances
May 5th 2023
Residents can get additional containers by paying $12 per trash and $5 per recycling container.
Free, statewide recycling program coming to Colorado
May 4th 2023
The national recycling rate sits at about 30% whereas Colorado’s rate is only at 16%. Hoping to reach a 45% recycling rate by 2036, officials…
Most recycling in St. Louis is not being recycled, officials say
May 4th 2023
The city’s top lawmaker says the recycling system here isn’t working and needs an overhaul.
LG Electronics Earth Day Electronics Recycling Event a Huge Success
May 4th 2023
The event accepted a wide range of electronics from local residents, including televisions, monitors, computers and tablets.
Tire Recycling Company Reached Settlement Over Violation of Clean Water Act
May 4th 2023
As part of the settlement, the tire recycling company will pay $62,000 to People of Ayer Concerned About the Environment (PACE).
Vail to host Hard to Recycle event May 19
May 3rd 2023
Town will collect electronic and household hazardous waste as well as offer paper shredding services
Post-budget push would reduce statewide plastic waste, expand recycling
May 3rd 2023
The state budget was inches from the finish line, but environmental advocates weren't wasting any time to start the fight for legislation to reduce plastic…
Auburn could get rid of recycling program for cheaper, 'greener' solution
May 3rd 2023
Auburn's city council voted unanimously Monday night to take the program's budget away, though that could be reversed during a council meeting later this month.
City of Kingsport to Exit Curbside Recycling
May 3rd 2023
The City noted that majority of the households will be able to manage with a single cart.
WM to Build New Materials Recycling Facility in Tennessee
May 3rd 2023
The company looks forward to work in collaboration with the city to develop end markets for recovered materials, Gentilcore added.