Collection/Transfer — March 19, 2019Embark on a Waste Audit With 5 Easy StepsKevin Hill Before you get down to waste reduction at your organization, you will need some data to hit the bull’s eye. So, if you don’t have the right information, you’re at a complete loss. A lot of consumers today support organizations with eco-friendly practices. So, the more you discard, the more you’re spending on collecting […] Collection/Transfer — March 19, 2019
Government and Regulations — March 19, 2019Michigan Landfills are a Small Source for PFAS in Waterways, Study SaysA new report suggests toxins called PFAS are entering Michigan waterways from a surprising source: landfills. The report from the The Michigan Waste and Recycling Association underscores the prevalence of the hazardous chemicals used in everyday products and their danger to waters. But its authors caution that most PFAS in lakes and rivers likely comes […] Government and Regulations — March 19, 2019
Newsletter Headline — March 19, 2019Indian River County: Do Not Recycle Plastic Bags and Wraps in Curbside BinsIndian River County officials launched a public outreach campaign on March 1st to discourage residents from placing plastic bags and wraps in curbside recycling bins, and to expand drop-off recycling locations for these plastics. “Please, do not put plastic bags and wraps in your curbside recycling bins,” implored Sue Flak, Recycling Education and Marketing Coordinator. […] Newsletter Headline — March 19, 2019
Compost/Organic Recycling — March 19, 2019How Community Compost Startups Are Helping Compost Go MainstreamA growing group of “community composters” help individuals, organizations and food service providers divert compostable waste like food scraps, paper products and coffee grounds from the landfill. The environmentally-friendly startups stay true to the “community” in their classification by operating closed-loop systems that value waste as an asset. They provide the nutrient-rich end-product created through their business model to […] Compost/Organic Recycling — March 19, 2019
Collection/Transfer — March 19, 2019Is the Vision of Commercial Fleet Nirvana Right Around the Corner?As the first batch of electric trucks roll off the factory lines this year from nearly every traditional truck OEM, and an array of startups and new market players, there is no question that the electric truck drumbeat will only increase in frequency and volume. Will the first 100 or so trucks in 2019 turn […] Collection/Transfer — March 19, 2019
Newsletter Headline — March 19, 2019Aluminum Makers Ditch Can Business.Prices for used aluminum cans in the U.S. have fallen about 30% since last summer. Old cans are less versatile than other scrap. The makers of airplane and car parts prefer not to use aluminum made from recycled cans. More new cans in the U.S. are made from imported aluminum. “We’d prefer to purchase domestic can […] Newsletter Headline — March 19, 2019
Government and Regulations — March 18, 2019New York State Assembly Passes Bill Blocking Trash Incinerator in Finger LakesThe New York State Assembly passed a bill that prevents the construction of new trash incinerators in the region and is aimed at blocking construction of a proposed controversial incinerator at the Seneca Army Depot in Romulus. Specifically, the bill — co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton (D/WF-125) — would prohibit the state from issuing permits […] Government and Regulations — March 18, 2019
Newsletter Headline — March 18, 2019West Virginia Nears Completion of First Renewable Energy Facility of its Kind in the NationThe first renewable energy facility of its kind in the United States, Martinsburg’s own Entsorga, finishes final preparations as the facility prepares to begin taking its first loads of waste at the end of March. The renewable energy facility has been an eight-year process for BioHiTech Global, Inc., a technology and services company that provides […] Newsletter Headline — March 18, 2019
Newsletter Headline — March 17, 2019Waste Conversion: Mobile Carbonization – Your Waste AdvantageJack Petree Biochar is the residue remaining when biomass (wood, paper, grasses, manure, other compostable biomatter, yard waste, etc.) is burned without enough oxygen available to allow for complete combustion (a process called pyrolysis). Long advocated by some as a potentially important, carbon negative, waste disposal methodology capable of turning waste into a valuable product, biochar […] Newsletter Headline — March 17, 2019
Newsletter Headline — March 17, 2019Used Needles Put Recycling Workers at RiskMore people are improperly disposing of medical needles, and Rumpke Waste and Recycling said it’s subjecting the company’s employees to potential risk. Last year, 13 Rumpke employees were stuck with needles while on the job at its recycling centers. Nine of those cases were severe enough that they needed to be reported to OSHA, the […] Newsletter Headline — March 17, 2019
Newsletter Headline — March 17, 2019Some Minnesota Counties Invest in Long-Term Recycling ModelSeveral counties in northwestern Minnesota are betting that recycling more and burning any remaining trash will be cheaper in the long run than burying everything that’s thrown away. Polk County is handling refuse for five other counties at its Materials Recovery Facility, which recently got an $8 million equipment upgrade to sort and pull cans […] Newsletter Headline — March 17, 2019
Newsletter Headline — March 17, 2019Plastic Waste Management: Recycling Processing Services to Remain Dominant Through 2026Growing end user demand for a higher content of recycled plastic in bottles is expected to boost the growth of the plastic waste management market over the forecast period. Utilization of recycled content in packaging reduces the environmental footprint of the package and incentivizes recycling. Various brand owners have shown strong commitment towards utilizing post-consumer […] Newsletter Headline — March 17, 2019
