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Call2Recycle Announced 2023 U.S. Battery Collection and Recycling Data
March 5th 2024
This comprises of more than 5.4 million lbs of rechargeable batteries and over 2.6 million lbs of primary batteries, Call2Recycle data said.
NWRA Launched Online Safety Training for Smaller Haulers
March 5th 2024
The partnership noted that workers are forced to play multiple roles in smaller companies due to personnel constraints.
New Solar Glass Manufacturing Facility to be Built in Georgia
March 4th 2024
This could prevent solar panel manufacturers from buying finished materials such as specialized solar glass or specialized frames, he added.
City of Rockford Rolls Out New Garbage and Recycling Carts
March 4th 2024
The delivery of the carts will commence today, with complete delivery expected to be completed within a period of up to three months.
Utah Waste Management Reported Significant Progress in Recycling
March 1st 2024
In addition, Momentum Recycling provides glass recycling services in the state.
Manistee County Recycling Recorded Notable Surge in 2023
March 1st 2024
Upon comparison with 2022, the recycling volumes were up by roughly 4% or 137,160 pounds.
UNEP Report Highlights the Need to Shift to a Zero Waste Approach
February 29th 2024
The global annual cost of waste management, which was estimated at $361 billion in 2020, is estimated to almost double to $640.3 billion by 2050,…
Republic Services Announced Robust Growth in Core Business
February 29th 2024
Meantime, the company recorded revenue and net income of $3.83 billion and $439.7 million respectively.
City of Norfolk Residents Prefer Curbside Recycling
February 28th 2024
The authorities had promised that the feedback from residents will determine the course of policy action and that it will also play a key role…
OSHA to Investigate Death at Rumpke Recycling Facility in Columbus
February 28th 2024
The mishap with some equipment used as part of the project led to the incident, Geitter added.
UNCW Joins Recycling Competition to Eliminate Electronic Waste
February 27th 2024
The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) has joined the Campus Race 2 Zero Waste Electronic Recycling Competition, with the aim of eliminating waste.
Rumpke Announced Acquisition of Family-Owned Waste Hauler
February 27th 2024
Ohio-based Sanitation Service operates 14 landfills, 14 recycling centers and 25 transfer stations.
Dakota County Acquired Land for Lakeville Recycling Facility
February 26th 2024
This is in addition to funding of $10.36 million from Dakota County and $3.64 million from Scott County.
Rubicon Announced Job Cuts as Part of Cost Savings
February 26th 2024
The reductions were primarily in back-office operations and were with effect from 16th February, 2024.
Call2Recycle Announced Launch of New Recycling Awareness Campaign
February 23rd 2024
The campaign is in connection with the launch of its consumer brand, “Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!”.
Clean Harbors Foresees Surge in Environmental Services Business
February 23rd 2024
Additionally, it plans to invest in improvements to incinerators, including upgrades to wastewater treatment at its Houston incinerator.
GFL Posted Record Pricing Level for Solid Waste in 2023
February 22nd 2024
During the previous year, the company spent nearly $900 million on a total of 39 acquisitions.