2026 Plastics Recycling Conference: Diving into SB 54
At the annual event, CalRecycle Director Zoe Heller discussed the ever-evolving legislation that will establish an EPR program in California.
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WM opens upgraded recycling facility in Southern California
The company spent $20 Million to upgrade its Orange Recycling Facility, which is expected to process 130,000 tons annually.
City of Providence to receive new collection carts through $7.4M investment
Along with the recycling infrastructure investment from organizations such as Closed Loop Partners, the American Beverage Association and The Recycling Partnership, recycling education also will be addressed.
CAA has submitted updated REM program plan in Oregon
According to CAA, the amendment balances the need to achieve the regulatory and statutory requirements of the law while also offering a practical starting point for engaging and educating the recycling industry on new requirements.
ReMA approves updates to inbound residential specs, paper stock guidelines
A public comment period will be open for 30 days beginning March 9.
Plastics to host California legislative fly-in
The organization plans to discuss the future of plastics recycling and materials management with stakeholders March 10.
New York receives $2.36M investment in waste tire reuse, recycling
Six development and demonstration projects seek to increase the reuse, retreading and recycling of end-of-life tires generated in New York.
Recovered paper prices show signs of rebound
Pricing service Fastmarkets has reported early March OCC price increases while paperboard producer Sonoco has raised the price of some recycled products.
Former Alabama steel mill site could host auto components plant
Officials in Gadsden, Alabama, say a Taiwanese firm intends to open a sizable automotive components plant on a former steel mill campus.
Greenway ups presence in electronics recycling sector
Chicago-based Greenway Metal Recycling says it is responding to shifts in how businesses manage outdated equipment.
DEScycle, Mitsubishi Corp. form strategic partnership
The agreement follows Mitsubishi Corp.’s 2025 investment in DEScycle and seeks to advance the recycling of metals recovered from e-scrap in Japan.
