Recycling Events

Recycling Conferences & Events updates from North America
Talkeetna Announced Significant Surge in Recycling Volumes in 2023
February 20th 2024
Out of the total 95,600 tons collected during the previous year, about 9,600 tons were diverted to recycling, Smith said.
Colorado Study: New Packaging Fee to Double Landfill Diversion Rates
February 19th 2024
The plan will newly provide recycling access to at least 700,000 households in Colorado.
Clean Harbors Nebraska Plant Fined by EPA for Violation
February 19th 2024
The company, in its recent earnings call, had admitted presence of a backlog of hazardous materials.
Westminister, Colorado to Have Centralized Recycling Facility
February 16th 2024
The new facility will be located at 6020 West 91st Avenue.
Brunswick to Switch to New Trash and Recycling Service Provider
February 16th 2024
The current service provider is Republic Services, whose contract is due to expire by end-June this year.
City of Terre Haute Announced Opening of New Recycling Center
February 15th 2024
The City of Terre Haute partnered with Vigo County’s solid waste district to launch the new recycling center.
Dallas City Council Approved New Schedule for Recycling Pickup
February 15th 2024
The Council approved the decision by a 5-2 vote with Councilors Kim Fitzgerald and Larry Briggs opposing the weekly pickup schedule.
Tire Recycling Major to Establish its First U.S. Plant in Louisiana
February 14th 2024
A total of 46 new job opportunities will be created, thus contributing to the local employment and economic growth.
WM Announced Remarkably Strong Finish to 2023
February 14th 2024
The company expects the collection and disposal volume to grow by 1% during the current year.
Live Thrive Announced Opening of New CHaRM Facility in DeKalb
February 13th 2024
It will be open on alternate days from the Hill Street location, thus providing drop-off facility in Atlanta six days per week.
Interstate Waste Services to Acquire Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling
February 13th 2024
In total, it serves around 27,000 residential and commercial customers.
San Francisco Bay Private Waste Company Becomes First to Earn SWEEP Certification
February 12th 2024
The company’s efforts to achieve the prestigious certification were led by Bart Miller, director of environmental health and safety.
Mack to Invest in Expanding Roanoke Valley Operations Facility
February 12th 2024
The construction works are slated to begin in April this year.
Maryland Senate Bill Proposes Waste Disposal Surcharge
February 9th 2024
The funding would then be channelled to programs that support the creation of additional organics recycling infrastructure.
Rumpke Partners with Eastman to Tackle Plastic Waste
February 9th 2024
The new partnership will provide circularity to many of these applications.
Phoenix Opened First of its Kind Plastic Recycling Facility
February 8th 2024
The facility has already entered into partnership with local businesses who are interested to buy pellets produced by it.
Portland’s Trash and Recycling Pickup Impacted by Staffing Shortage
February 8th 2024
It must be noted that maintenance workers are responsible for collecting trash and recycling.