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Hazardous Waste Combustors Conference Scheduled
- Thursday, August 21, 2008
Conference will be held Nov. 12-14 in Galveston, Texas.
Attero Recycling Receives Funding for E-Waste Recycling Facility
- Thursday, August 21, 2008
Attero Recycling attracted $6.3 million in funding for e-waste recycling facility.
First U.S. Trash-to-Gas Facility to Open in Kentucky
- Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Agresti Biofuels in contract negotiations with Pike County to open facility.
China Armco Metals Reports On Second Quarter
- Wednesday, August 20, 2008
China Armco Metals reports a record $13.1 million in revenue for the second quarter.
E-Scrap Recycling on the Agenda for IFAT China 2008
- Wednesday, August 20, 2008
The German Ministry of the Environment will speak on the topic of e-scrap recycling as this year’s event.
Hawaii Reports Record Beverage Container Recycling
- Wednesday, August 20, 2008
State recycled 72 percent of containers for fiscal year 2008.
New York Town Considers C&D Recycling Operation
- Wednesday, August 20, 2008
State DEC extends public comment period for proposed C&D recycling operation in Coeymans, N.Y.
WRAP Report Touts Effectiveness of Scrap Paper, Plastic Exports
- Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Agency notes that shipping plastic bottles to China produces less CO2 than sending them to UK landfill.
China Approves Law to Regulate Import of Electronic Scrap
- Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Country seeks better control over processing of the material.
Concrete Recycling Saves Money for California Town
- Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Redlands, Calif., awards contract to crush and recycle concrete.
Consortium Formed to Expand Recycling Options for Bioplastics
- Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Group hopes to hold next meeting this fall.
British Firm Relocates
- Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Company expects to handle a significant amount more material at new location.
IP CEO to Speak at Conference
- Tuesday, August 19, 2008
John Faraci will speak at the UBS Global Paper and Forest Products Conference in New York City.
Canadian Beverage Group Protests City Ban on Bottle Water
- Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Beverage group feels banning containers would jeopardize recycling goals in region.
Fire Hits Rhode Island Auto Shredder
- Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Despite fire, company is back in operation less than two days later.
Rise Of Mini-Mills Prompts Scramble For Steel Scrap
- Tuesday, August 19, 2008
As more EAFs come on line, shortages of scrap metal could create some problems for steel companies.
EPA Recognizes Lafarge Facility with Award
- Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Lafarge is one of two companies in the Southeast to receive the award.
Toshiba America Partners with Close the Loop on Recycling Project
- Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Program is scheduled to begin Oct. 1, 2008.
Smurfit-Stone Partners with Fred Weber Subsidiary to Boost Recycling
- Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Company continues to build partnerships with local waste management firms.
Esker Announces "Quit Paper Week"
- Monday, August 18, 2008
Company aims to raise awareness for paper reduction from Aug. 18-22.
WRAP Seeks to Boost Milk Bottle Recycling
- Monday, August 18, 2008
Organization invites tenders to improve recyclability of plastic milk bottles.
Border States Sign Measure to Reduce Tire Problems
- Monday, August 18, 2008
States in both U.S. and Mexico work to reduce the volume of scrap tires dumped in border area.
Greenstar Negotiating to Acquire Competitor
- Monday, August 18, 2008
Company looks to solidify its position in Ireland.
Sinosteel to Set Up Steel Scrap Centre In Shenyang
- Monday, August 18, 2008
Chinese steel trading house hopes to develop new sourcing location for raw materials.
AT&T California Offers Rewards for Theft Information
- Monday, August 18, 2008
Rampant theft of telephone cables results in telecom giant offering $10k for assistance in catching thieves.
LKQ to Acquire Pick-Your-Part Auto Wrecking
- Monday, August 18, 2008
LKQ will take over Pick-Your-Part's nine California locations.
Samsung Announces Toronto Cell Phone Recycling Promotion
- Monday, August 18, 2008
Area residents can win Samsung's new Instinct by recycling their old phone.
Cronimet Assures Customers of Steady Flow of Material
- Friday, August 15, 2008
Stainless steel firm responds to geopolitical problems in Georgia.
ISRI Pittsburgh Chapter Plays a Trifecta
- Friday, August 15, 2008
Late August event combines nickel roundtable, golf outing and consumers’ reception.
Eaton's Hydraulics Introduces Plastic Hose Reel Recycling Program
- Friday, August 15, 2008
MRG Acquires Green Waste Recycling Firm
- Friday, August 15, 2008
Global Waste Management Symposium Announces Event Schedule
- Friday, August 15, 2008
Presentations to address topics including producer responsibility, waste diversion and solid waste management planning.
Strong Exhibitor Numbers Expected at IFAT China 2008
- Thursday, August 14, 2008
Norsk Hydro Appoints New VP
- Thursday, August 14, 2008
Hilde Merete Aasheim has been appointed to executive vice president, aluminum metals.
Overdrive and CExchange Partner for Electronics Recycling
- Thursday, August 14, 2008
Consumers can get cash for old electronics.
Intermet Files for Bankruptcy Protection
- Thursday, August 14, 2008
Paper Mill Invests $20M In Local Improvements
- Thursday, August 14, 2008
SCA Tissues has announced it will invest $20M in a new building, machinery and upgrades.
BMRA Appoints New President
- Thursday, August 14, 2008
British metal recycling group names ELG COO to top position.
Warrantech Announces Recycling Agreement
- Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Warranty provider teams up with online recommerce service to support recycling.
PowerMaster Introduces Trash Reducing Machine
- Wednesday, August 13, 2008
New ReCyclone grinder can reduce landfill space and turn waste into energy.
Steinert US, LLC Announces Staff Additions
- Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Chris Cooney and Michael Sopchak added to sales staff.
Oregon DEQ Issues Penalty to Scrap Metal Salvage Business
- Wednesday, August 13, 2008
DEQ Issues $10,000 fine to Sam Haines Enterprises LLC for burning tires.
In Memoriam: John Brostrom
- Wednesday, August 13, 2008
OmniSource Announces Promotions
- Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Steel Dynamics subsidiary announces new titles, positions.
Oakleaf Names 3 To Its Board of Directors
- Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Lawrence Jackson, William Monahan and Ronald Tysoe join the board.
Greenstar To Build MRF in London
- Wednesday, August 13, 2008
MRF will process nearly 10 percent of North London's recyclables.
Sims Adds Sizable Shredder Down Under
- Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Australian location to house a 100SXS plant from The Shredder Co.
Kaeser Offers Free Compressor Selection Guide
- Wednesday, August 13, 2008
The publication helps customers select the correct compressor for their needs.
Stafford Introduces New Shaft Collars
- Wednesday, August 13, 2008
New shaft collars can be machined for specific applications.
CSIPLASTICS Introduces Better Bag
- Wednesday, August 13, 2008
New bag is guaranteed 100 percent recyclable.
Turtle Wings Expands
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Company opens new facility in Capitol Heights, Md., adds VP of sales.
Research Shows 4 Main Barriers to Recycling
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
WRAP study surveyed over 1,500 English households.
Reznor Introduces New Waste Oil Heater
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
N.C. Shredding Firm Hires new Sales Manager
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Mercury Switch Program Boosting Payouts
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Mercury collection program intensifies with higher prices paid for switches, brake assemblies.
OmniSource Looks to Install Top Feed Shredder
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Company crosses one hurdle; seeks second step before it can install equipment.
Neenah Foundry Acquiring Welding Firm
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Greenstar Making Headway with Texas Operations
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Company also changing name of its Vista Fibers operations.
Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for the Week
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
The following are RFPs posted for the week ending Aug. 9.
ThyssenKrupp Awards Crane Contract to DeShazo
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Oregon Firm Rolls Out Refrigerator Recycling Program
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Energy Trust provides $30 cash incentive, plus free pick-up.
Waste Management Partners with Blue Earth Solutions
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Blue Earth will take on foam waste from WM Recycle America in one-location pilot program.
Ugandan Steel Processors Demand Ban on Scrap Exports
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Companies seek to have more material stay domestic to feed steel mills in the country.
EPA Reaches Agreement with Ohio Steel Mill in Clean Air Violations
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Republic Engineered Products agrees to pay $210,000 penalty.
California Agency Considers Complaint on Foundry
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Blaze Recycling Changes Corporate Structure
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Company also begins work on installing its fourth shredder.
Ohio Company Developing Process to Break Down Plastics
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
PolyFlow is developing patented technology that breaks down all manner of plastics into their base chemicals, which can then be processed back into plastic.
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer
WM Improves Proposal for Republic Services
- Monday, August 11, 2008
Waste Management offers $37.00 for each outstanding share.
European Group Sees Plastics Gaining Value
- Monday, August 11, 2008
Production costs, escalating demand put upward pressure on plastic and rubber pricing.
“Recycle 4 Georgia” License Plates Unveiled
- Monday, August 11, 2008
New license tag seeks to encourage waste reduction.
Electronics Recycling Plant Opens in Kenya
- Monday, August 11, 2008
CFSK organization says recycling facility is first of its kind in East Africa.
U.K. Developer Proposes Recycling Park
- Monday, August 11, 2008
South Yorkshire 45-acre site marketed to attract recycling companies.
Weyerhaeuser Employees Safe Despite Sale to IP
- Friday, August 8, 2008
United Steelworkers protects members jobs, wages, benefits and pensions.
Davey Bickford Appoints New Vice President of Sales and Development and Relocates Headquarters
- Friday, August 8, 2008
Greg LeClaire has taken on the new position as vice president of sales and development for Davey Bickford, which has moved its headquarters to Utah.
Cronimet Acquires Indian Smelter
- Friday, August 8, 2008
Croniment takes stake in GMR Ferro Alloys.
Senator John Edwards To Speak at the SustainPro Conference and Expo
- Friday, August 8, 2008
John Edwards will be the guest speaker at this year’s SustainPro.
Electronic Recyclers International's Terrence Grady Receives Barry-Troup Award
- Friday, August 8, 2008
The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Solid Wastes Management Association awarded Terrence Grady with the Barry-Troupe Award.
LME Metals Announces Keynote Speaker For Metals Seminar
- Thursday, August 7, 2008
David Abramson, BCA Research, has been announced as year’s keynote note speaker.
R.W. Beck Selected To Develop Facility Database For California Recycling Agency
- Thursday, August 7, 2008
The California Integrated Waste Management Board has selected R.W. Beck to develop facility database
UK Metals Recycling Firm Purchased by Former Verdant Owners
- Thursday, August 7, 2008
New owners look to grow metals recycling business with other acquisitions.
Veolia Names New CEO of Hazardous Waste Division
- Thursday, August 7, 2008
Jim Bell replaces Phillippe Martin.
Shred San Diego appoints Joey Rohr to Director of Sales
- Thursday, August 7, 2008
Recellular Announces Expansion Plans
- Thursday, August 7, 2008
Investor Grow Capital invests $15 million in company.
Glass Recycling Advocate Gains Leadership Post
- Thursday, August 7, 2008
N.C. legislator authored state’s tavern recycling law.
France Seeks Investment in Recycling Segment
- Thursday, August 7, 2008
French agency seeks foreign investment in recycling industry.
Sony Testing Battery Recycling Project in Japanese City
- Thursday, August 7, 2008
Program is slated to run from Sept. 2008 through March, 2009.
WRAP Seeks Partners for Mixed Plastics Recyling
- Thursday, August 7, 2008
WRAP conducting trial to encourage commercial mixed plastics recycling.
Progressive Design Concepts Adds Project Consultant
- Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Patrick Nicol joins company.
Blancco Partners with Sun Microsystems to Deliver Data Erasure Solutions
- Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Sun Microsystems to license Blancco's data erasure software.
Steel Dynamics Announces Organization Changes
- Wednesday, August 6, 2008
New Executive VP comes from SDI's iron-making division.
Keeping Score of UBCs
- Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Novelis Introduces new UBC scorecard program in North America.
Gerdau Ameristeel Announces Second Quarter Earnings
- Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Scrap metal company reports record earnings for second quarter.
Vetrazzo Wins Waste Reduction Award
- Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Company uses 100 percent recycled glass to create sustainable surfacing material.
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Expands Collection
- Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Company adds nickel zinc battery to Call2Recycle program.
Atlas Paper Mills Names New Chairman
- Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Navman Wireles, Donlen Corp. Form Partnership
- Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Dolen subsidiary to provide Navman Wireless' GPS fleet management solutions to clients.
Waste Connections Agrees to Acquire Washington Firm
- Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Company also completes deal for Pierce County Recycling, Composting and Disposal.
ISA Reports Record Second Quarter
- Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Revenues increased 77 percent for second quarter of fiscal 2008.
DJJ Makes Two Acquisitions
- Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Nucor subsidiary strengthens its markets in Midwest, Southwest with deal.
INTERSEROH Reorganizes
- Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Owner of German company's largest shareholde takes over as chairman of board.
Oxford Introduces New XRF Analyzer
- Tuesday, August 5, 2008
X-MET5000 designed to work in multi-element environment.
AAA Recycling Teams Up With RecycleBank To Boost Residential Recycling
- Tuesday, August 5, 2008
NYMEX Launching Domestic Hot Rolled Coil Steel Futures Contract
- Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Program is expected to begin by the end of this year.
Newell Recycling to Open Savannah Shredder
- Tuesday, August 5, 2008
When open, the shredder will be the third for the company.
UK Electronic Scrap Recycler Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony
- Tuesday, August 5, 2008
SAS Introduces Scorpion Engine Puller
- Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Scorpion engine puller is designed for auto recycling and scrap processing operations.
Buyers of Recycling Company Plan to Show Mettle with Major Expansion
- Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Source: Business Weekly UK
Badger Shredding Products Appoints New Dealer
- Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Heavy Machines Inc. has been signed up to represent Badger Shredding.
Esmark Inc. Acquisition Completed
- Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Esmark has been acquired by OAO Severstal.
Schnitzer Acquires Auto Parts Business
- Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Deal adds to the company's growing auto parts business.
Plastics Recycling Program Expands to More California Beaches
- Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Santa Cruz and Monterey offer permanent plastic recycling bins.
SEC Blocks Tire Recycling Project
- Monday, August 4, 2008
Agency claims company operating tire recycling scam.
Ely Enterprises Moves to Larger Building
- Monday, August 4, 2008
Recycling equipment distributor moves to four-acre site in Lorain, Ohio.
Scholz Announces Changes to Company Structure
- Monday, August 4, 2008
Company also puts together executive committee to focus on metals recycling sector.
Organizers Commit to C&D Recycling for 2012 Olympics
- Monday, August 4, 2008
London’s Olympic Delivery Authority contracts with Veolia Environmental Services and announces 90 percent diversion goal.
IP Completes Purchase of Weyerhaeuser Recycling, Packaging Assets
- Monday, August 4, 2008
Containerboard business with expanded mill and converting presence in key geographies.
ArcelorMittal Announces Plan to Build Mexican Steel Mill
- Monday, August 4, 2008
Project is slated to cost around $600 million.
Metso Lands Equipment Order for Greenfield Paper Mill
- Monday, August 4, 2008
Schutte-Buffalo Hammermill Introduces E-Cycler Shredder
- Monday, August 4, 2008
Shredder designed for the destruction, recycling of electronics.
BIR Protests Russian Plan to Hike Tariffs on Steel Scrap
- Monday, August 4, 2008
Increase could result in tariffs as much as $200 a ton or more.
Blaze Recycling & Metals Acquires Albany, Ga., Site
- Monday, August 4, 2008
Facility to open during the third quarter of 2008.
Research Report Forecasts Strong Growth in Chinese Recycling Markets Next 5 Years
- Monday, August 4, 2008
BCC Research report finds strong markets for recyclables in China.
European Plastics Recyclers See Increase in Collection Levels
- Friday, August 1, 2008
European PET bottle collection increases by nearly 20 percent.
House Considers Banning Electronic Waste Exports
- Friday, August 1, 2008
Some electronic waste may include mercury, lead or other toxic material.
WMI, LG Partner on Electronics Recycling Program
- Friday, August 1, 2008
Program is expected to be nationwide by next month.
Asarco Files Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan
- Friday, August 1, 2008
Company plots out strategy for sale of operations to Sterlite.
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