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Published in October 2026Global copper markets are showing signs of stronger demand and tighter primary supply, conditions that could provide continued support for recycled copper and copper...
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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
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Battery recycler secures license to sell recycled battery black mass
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
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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
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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
A growing number of Americans urge SEC to preserve paper delivery
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
- Plastics Recycling
California moves forward on plastic recycling rules despite greenwashing bill veto
Plastics machinery shipments mixed as investment grows
Bill introduced to standardize recycled plastic claims
Plastic Energy founder Monreal returns as CEO
PSRA reports on the state of polystyrene recycling in North America
- 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
Meridian Waste acquires Lafferty Disposal
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
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Metal Recycling
Published in October 2026Metallus, a leader in high-quality specialty metals, manufactured components and supply chain solutions, announced that the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the logistics agency...
Metal Recycling
Published in October 2026Mesabi Metallics announced at the White House an $18 billion investment to build a fully integrated steel company, uniting its iron ore mine on...
Metal Recycling
Published in October 2026World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 144.2 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2026, a...
Metal Recycling
Published in October 2026The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has released its 2025 Annual Statistical Report (ASR), which provides comprehensive data on the American steel industry...
Metal Recycling
Published in October 2026Canada has implemented a new round of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, with steel, aluminum and related metal products among the most heavily targeted...
Metal Recycling
Published in October 2026Nucor Corporation will invest $59 million to expand its Vulcraft Indiana manufacturing facility in St. Joe, Indiana, adding capabilities to produce steel grating products....
Metal Recycling
Published in October 2026Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,260,147 net tons...
Metal Recycling
Published in October 2026Cleveland-Cliffs and the Department of Energy announced plans to continue the use of coal at Cleveland-Cliffs’ Middletown Works steel mill, abandoning previously announced plans...
Metal Recycling
Published in October 2026World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 149.2 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2026, a...