Local organizations partner for composting pilot program

The program will give Grand Rapids, Michigan, residents six months of free composting services.

State of the Municipal Recycling Industry: Data on MRFs and processing fees

Recycling Today Media Group surveyed MRF operators and haulers for its State of the Municipal Recycling Industry report to gauge how they handle contracts and material streams.

Adapting to the new reality

Material recovery facilities and community recycling programs have changed to reflect evolving consuming market demands and changing material streams.

Demographic details

Demographic details on our survey respondents.

No shortage of challenges

MRF operators, haulers and municipalities find themselves navigating labor shortages, escalating costs and the changing material stream.

Contract clarity

Shifting end markets and pricing for recyclables have MRF operators and local governments in search of contracts that work for all parties.

Making sense of end markets

Several stakeholders play a role in developing end markets for recyclable commodities.

Operational investments

With material streams evolving and ongoing staffing issues, some MRF operators and haulers look to invest in equipment and technology to ease related challenges.