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Local groups add e-scrap recycling sites in Pennsylvania
May 15th 2024
The project from Goodwill, the Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center and Reworld has a goal to collect 500,000 pounds of e-scrap during its first year.
Hennepin County Organics Recycling looks to improve participation but not everyone is on board
May 15th 2024
"You don't realize how many people do it in their backyards," said Michael Briles, who composts in his backyard and doesn't want to pay the…
County moves toward curbside recycling
May 15th 2024
Commissioners weigh franchise agreements
Fairfax County Launched New Glass Recycling Facility at Clifton Elementary
May 15th 2024
Also, it offers more accessible glass recycling options in the region.
US EPA Grant to Boost Recycling in Northern Shenandoah Valley
May 15th 2024
The grant money will offset the start-up costs for setting up curbside recycling in towns that lack them.
Partners join forces to recycle 30 000 e-car batteries
May 14th 2024
Ascend Elements is collaborating with non-profit Call2Recycle to enable customised electric vehicle (EV) battery management across North America.
Goodwill introduces free electronic recycling in 22 Pa. counties, including Lebanon
May 14th 2024
If the electronics dropped off te stores are at the end of their life or broken and cannot be resold, they will be recycled by…
West Oakland metal recycling fire sparks innovative environmental program
May 14th 2024
Regulators teamed up with the community to create a new fast-acting task force and enforce anti-pollution laws.
Free electronics recycling event this weekend at Destiny USA
May 14th 2024
The free collection encourages residential customers to start spring cleaning by recycling unused devices.
University of Maine puts 'new spin' on recycling wind turbines
May 14th 2024
UMaine researchers are repurposing aging blades, which could keep the waste out of Maine landfills.
New Fort Walton Beach Recycling Facility to Open Next Month
May 14th 2024
Also, high contamination rates had forced the City of Pensacola to cancel curbside pickup services.
GRF Grants Helped to Divert Tons of Glass from Landfills
May 14th 2024
The grants amounting to approximately $150,000 helped in diverting several tonnes of glass from landfills.
Coralville City to Launch Single-Stream Recycling in June
May 13th 2024
It must be noted that neighbouring Iowa City, North Liberty as well as cities in Linn County already offers single-stream recycling services to consumers.
Metals recycler fined US$1.5 million
May 13th 2024
A United Kingdom-based metals recycling company has been fined £1.2 million (US$1.5 million) after a worker was injured after being struck by a skip loader…
Cook Medical won't have E-Recycling Day this year. Where else can you recycle electronics?
May 13th 2024
For anyone who can’t wait until next year to recycle their electronics, Lovejoy recommends recycling with the Waste Reduction District of Monroe County (WRD), formerly…
Goodwill introduces free electronic recycling in 22 Pa. counties, including Lebanon
May 13th 2024
The new initiative will allow stores to accept a wide variety of electronic items, which include televisions, computers, mobile devices, gaming systems, telephones and toasters.
Minneapolis City Analysis Points to Opportunities for Recycling Improvement
May 13th 2024
The value of this category of material thrown in garbage is around $200,000 every year.