Collection/Transfer — January 25, 2021Denali Water Solutions Acquires Recyc SystemsDenali Water Solutions, LLC announces the acquisition of the assets of Recyc Systems Southeast, LLC, a provider of transportation and land application services for industrial food processing residuals and municipal biosolids predominantly in Alabama and Georgia. Recyc Systems has over 25 years of experience in biosolid production, tracking, transportation, disposal, and land application and a […] Collection/Transfer — January 25, 2021
Collection/Transfer — January 25, 2021A Breakthrough in PPE RecyclingInnovation in recycling and sterilization technologies has resulted in a breakthrough for the recycling of PPE. Yorkshire, UK-based company ReWorked has developed a full-service operation, to process disposable face-masks, gloves, visors etc. for public and private sectors. In collaboration with Thermal Compaction Group (TCG), testing has begun to recycle face-masks from The Royal Cornwall Hospitals […] Collection/Transfer — January 25, 2021
Collection/Transfer — January 24, 2021Li-Cycle Achieves ISO and R2 Certifications for Environment, Quality, and Health and SafetyLi-Cycle Corp. (Li-Cycle), North America’s largest lithium-ion battery recycling company, announced its Mississauga, ON head office and Kingston, Ontario recycling facilities have received certification for four industry standards: ISO (International Standards Organization) 9001 quality standard, ISO 14001 environmental standard, ISO 45001 employee health & safety standard and the R2 (Responsible Recycling) electronics recycling standard. “Undergoing […] Collection/Transfer — January 24, 2021
Collection/Transfer — January 22, 2021Lexington, KY Rethinks Recycling Yard Waste; Curbside Paper Recycling Could Be Back by FallA committee of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted unanimously to seek information from private industry on how to better recycle its yard and leaf waste. Currently, residents with city services use Lenny carts, as well as bags for yard and leaf waste. In the fall, the city also has a separate leaf vacuum program […] Collection/Transfer — January 22, 2021
Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2021Glass Re-Purposing a Collection of Success for Negaunee Township, MIA glass collection trailer has been part of Negaunee Townshi’s monthly drop-off for rubbish since November of last year. And it’s been a smashing hit. “This morning, we’ve had almost every car coming in as bringing glass. Nobody’s bringing rubbish so far. Today will put Negaunee Township near three thousand pounds of recycled glass,” said […] Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2021
Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2021Yard Waste Collection and Apartment Recycling Changes in 2021 in Prince William County, VAOn December 15, 2020, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors unanimously approved changes to Chapter 22 (Refuse) of the County Code. The key change is the mandatory separation and curbside collection of yard waste. The yard waste program will be seasonal, running from March through December, but will not take effect until October 2021 […] Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2021
Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2021Lithium Ion Battery Sparks Fire at ecomaineAn incorrectly-disposed-of lithium ion battery is to blame for an afternoon fire at ecomaine on Wednesday. At approximately 3:45 p.m., ecomaine’s Recycling operations staff noticed a smoldering section of material that quickly filled the area with smoke, and alerted the Portland Fire Department. The fire was contained quickly, though smoke persisted in the plant for a […] Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2021
Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2021SWACO to Reduce Carbon Emissions 64 Percent by 2032In recognition that climate plays a critical role in our community’s quality of life, economic well-being and long-term sustainability, SWACO has committed to reducing its carbon footprint and, ultimately, its impact on climate change. In its recently released Carbon Emissions Management Plan, SWACO lays out a comprehensive strategy to reduce carbon emissions 64% within its […] Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2021
Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2021Clean Memphis (TN) Takes on Food Waste, Sets 50% Reduction GoalLast week, Clean Memphis began its #901SaveTheFood, a marketing and education campaign that looks to develop best practices around reduction, diversion, and composting. Executive Director, Janet Boscarino, said that Clean Memphis hooked up with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation,which was launching a food matters initiative. They wanted to see Memphis do the same. […] Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2021
Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2021Curbside Recycling in Columbia, MO Will Resume on a Reduced BasisThe city of Columbia will resume curbside recycling collection every other week beginning Feb. 1. Also on Feb. 1, the city will initiate its Pay As You Throw trash collection program, which charges residents for extra refuse bags after they exceed their annual allotment. Residents in single-family homes will continue to be charged $17.37 per […] Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2021
Collection/Transfer — January 20, 2021New Baltimore, MD Department of Public Works Crew Member Reflects on Restoration of Curbside Recycling PickupCurbside recycling pickup resumed Tuesday after a five-month suspension. Among the regular DPW crews there were seven news faces from local community organizations working to pick up trash and recycling. Among them, Sheldon Smith-Gray. “I never ever thought I’d be a trash person,” said Smith-Gray. The 23-year-old is on week two working side by side […] Collection/Transfer — January 20, 2021
Collection/Transfer — January 20, 2021East Chicago, IN Gives Nod to Waste Transfer StationThe City Council has approved a resolution that allows a special use permit so that a non-hazardous waste transfer station can operate at 1150 E. 145th St. in the city’s Third District. The property had been zoned for heavy industry and the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals previously recommended the permit. The council in December […] Collection/Transfer — January 20, 2021
