Recycling Events
Recycling Conferences & Events updates from North America
U.S. EPA to Update Emission Rules for Landfills
The regulation is due to be update din August this year, but EPA is feared to go past this deadline by a few months.
Republic Services Hit GHG Emission Reduction Targets, Ahead of Schedule
As part of its safety enhancement drive, it successfully installed over 2,200 collision-avoidance cameras in collection trucks.
Battery Recycling and Solutions introduces 55-gallon drums for battery recycling
The new 55-gallon drums are cost-effective, reduce environmental impact, allow for a larger capacity and ensure safe transport.
Eureka Recycling Secured Funding to Upgrade Minneapolis MRF
This is the fourth loan by CLP to Eureka Recycling to date.Ruston suspending recycling
The blue recycling bins will be emptied on schedule this week, but thereafter customers should put everything in their household garbage can.
County Introduces Plastic Film Recycling Program
Plastic film must be clean, dry, and free from contaminants. Items like biodegradable or compostable bags, pre-washed salad mix bags, and resealable food storage bags are not accepted.CCRRA Offering Recycling Mini-Grants
The total amount available for this mini-grant round is $91,000 and mini-grant awards can range from $1,000 – $15,000 depending on the project.
Alucop unveils non-ferrous hub in Morocco
Dubai firm Alucop has opened its latest copper and aluminium recycling plant in Berrechid, Morocco.Plum Creek Environmental Secured Ownership of K-PAC Compactors Business
Further to the transaction, New Way will dedicate its efforts to streamlining and expanding production of refuse trucks at its facilities in Scranton, IA and Booneville, MS.KAB Announced Launch of Largest Litter Cleanup and Greenup in History
The sponsors of the event include The Coca-Cola Company, iHeart Media, Hilton, Niagara Cares, Carol Cone on Purpose, and The Harris Poll.Plum Creek Environmental acquires Premier Containers
New Hampshire-based waste and recycling equipment manufacturing company serves the greater New England market.Solvent-based plastics recycling still faces hurdles
Analysis by IDTechEx says technological refinement and commercial scaling are among the challenges still being confronted in the chemical recycling subsector.Firefighters battle fire at Avon recycling facility
The fire happened at the Waste Management recycling sorting facility at 40 Ledin Drive.Recycling Radioactive Sources to Support Cancer Treatments
Radium-226, discovered in 1898 by Marie Sklodowska-Curie and Pierre Curie, was formerly used in radiotherapy but has since been replaced by other sources.Terex Announced Acquisition of Environmental Solutions Group
Terex will combine its existing Utilities business with Environmental Solutions Group and create a new Environmental Solutions segment.Consultation plan to fix 'disastrous' bin system
The changes made last year by the Conservatives were aimed at boosting recycling rates but sparked complaints and an independent councillor claimed festering waste was putting public health at risk.