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Published in October 2026Kollekt U.S., Inc., a new U.S.-based manufacturer and provider of waste and recycling collection equipment, has launched under the leadership of waste industry veteran,...
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- Alternative Energy
Recology hits a sustainability target three years early
Comstock advances first-of-its-kind solar recycling plant
EGLE awards $3.87 million supporting renewable energy projects
Ninety percent of wind turbine mass can be recycled
Recycled wind turbine blade material used to build retaining wall in Des Moines
- Automotive
- Business Briefs
- Construction & Demolition
- Electronics Recycling
The Battery Network joins SWANA as a corporate partner to advance safe battery collection
ABAT reports record breaking profits
UK recycling centers face more than 10 battery fires a week
New York DEC awards electric vehicle transition grants
Nevada Tech Hub and Redwood Materials expands access to lithium battery recycling in Nevada
- Features
- General Recycling News
Key recycling bills advance to House of Representatives
DOE funded projects target more efficient cardboard recycling
ReMA issues new guidance to help recycling operations prevent and manage fire risk
Miami-Dade County’s recycling contamination rates drop to lowest level in years
Two workers killed in fire and explosion at recycling center
- Glass Recycling
- Metal Recycling
- Organics
BHS partners with Napa Recycling and City of Napa for renewable natural gas facility
Google purchases carbon removal credits generated by organic waste processing
Over 12,000 tons of organic material diverted from landfills in California
Sustainable composting facilities grow
The evolution of innovative municipal composting program initiatives
- Paper & Wood
ALLIANCE declares first-ever design for recyclability guidance for poly coated paper
AF&PA releases paper reports
California SB 343 Update recognizes carton recyclability
Recycling access reaches 20 percent of U.S. population for paper cups
International Paper to build new packaging plant in Mississippi
- Plastics Recycling
- Rubber
Liberty Tire Recycling strengthens recycling efforts with acquisitions
USTMA predicts lower 2026 tire shipments
Liberty Tire Recycling strengthens recycling efforts with acquisitions
USTMA supports advancing tire technologies through Section 114 of the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026
ATS to help Gilead Dynamics scale mobile tire recycling
- Solid Waste
New Oregon recycling program diverts over 130,000 mattresses from landfills
Partnership to transform Providence materials collection system
SWANA and EREF sign MOU to advance education in waste management
EPA selects Kansas City to receive a $5 million solid waste infrastructure grant
Report highlights valuable impacts of mattress recycling
- Alternative Energy
Business Briefs
Published in October 2026Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is significantly expanding its U.S. footprint, resulting in more than 50 percent of its North American machine supply being...
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Published in October 2026DSNY Commissioner Gregory Anderson appointed Joseph Antonelli as the department’s first deputy commissioner, a position that oversees the agency’s administrative, financial and support functions...
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Published in September 2026Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), a leader in circular economy and sustainable materials management consulting for over 40 years, has added two additional employees as...
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Published in September 2026The Recycling Partnership (The Partnership) announced that Greg Saxon has been named its next chief executive officer, effective July 20, 2026. Saxon succeeds founder...
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Published in September 2026Rumpke Waste & Recycling’s chief financial officer (CFO), Phil Wehrman, retired June 30, and Rumpke’s current executive vice president of finance, Justin Birkle, will...
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Published in September 2026AMERIPEN, a public policy organization representing the packaging value chain in the United States, announced the election of nine new or re-elected members to...
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Published in August 2026Remcon Equipment, Inc., a manufacturer of custom recycling systems and material handling equipment, has named Sean Johnston as its new chief executive officer (CEO)...
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Published in August 2026SAS Group announced that Gary Griessmeyer has joined their team as customer support manager. Griessmeyer is an industry veteran with more than 30 years...
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Published in August 2026Casella Waste Systems, Inc., a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, announced that Damian Ribar will join its executive leadership team...