Tag: SOURCE SEPARATION

November 15, 2018

On America Recycles Day, which is backed by Keep America Beautiful, nonprofits, communities, companies and individuals come together to educate people about the importance of recycling and recycling right. “Our fall recycling initiatives highlight the power that we all have […]

October 31, 2018

A proposed recycling ordinance that would force San Francisco businesses to recycle properly could end up slapping heavy fines on businesses that don’t comply. The proposed ordinance would force waste and recycling audits on companies that generate large amounts of […]

September 24, 2018

The Container Recycling Institute (CRI) recently created its second annual one-day beverage container sand art installation at Hermosa Beach Pier in Southern California. The international recycling authority’s project comes at a time of declining U.S. recycling rates and amid a […]

August 10, 2018

Disruptions in the global markets—particularly China’s import ban and now the recent tariffs China is enacting on North America—have created some headwinds for U.S. solid waste and recycling companies. And those disruptions will end up trickling down to residents’ pocketbooks. […]

August 1, 2018

Beginning on August 1, the city of Cleveland will issue citations and fines for residents who recycle improperly. Two years ago, the City Council voted for “low-level” citations for trash collection and recycling enforcement. As of August 1, the city […]

December 5, 2017

The education programs and tours at the Kent County, Mich., Recycling and Education Center, a regional single stream recycling facility that accepts and processes recyclables from various counties, are more than a learning tool; they’re an experience. This is partially […]

November 30, 2017

In response to Salt Lake City’s new recycling ordinance that goes into effect on January 4, 2018, and requires all businesses and multifamily units to implement onsite recycling programs utilizing specialized bins provided by local solid waste haulers, Rocky Mountain […]