Fairfax County, Va., Repurposes Glass for Construction Project

Mar 05, 2019

The county is crushing old glass and using it as bedding and fill to be placed around sewer pipes.

2019 Brings New Changes for Municipal Glass Recycling

Feb 11, 2019

Municipal waste services across the U.S. are considering whether to eliminate or revamp curbside collection of glass for recycling.

Discarded Materials Become One Man’s Treasures

Feb 08, 2019

A Mexican-American artist and owner of Tio’s Tacos restaurant in Southern California has created an acre full of garden art made solely from recycled materials and discarded waste.

Nashville, Tenn., Nixes Glass Collection Program for Metro Area

Feb 05, 2019

Bar owners were notified that glass collections would cease in January; however, the city still accepts glass at its drop-off centers.

Recycle Colorado Launches Glass Collection Pilot Project in Denver

Jan 23, 2019

The project provides 96-gallon recycling carts to participating businesses and arranges for glass collection services through May.

Moore County, N.C., Fosters Glass Recycling Partnership

Jan 16, 2019

Strategic Materials and Moore County have developed a new partnership to ensure glass recycling services continue in the area.

Debunking the Myths Around Glass Recycling

Jan 08, 2019

Recycling Today has broken down some of the myths associated with glass recycling.

More to Come from China in 2019

Dec 26, 2018

On New Year’s Eve, China will tighten its current ban on solid waste imports and will stop buying industrial metal, plastic and glass scrap, CGTN America notes.

Is Landfill Recirculation Advisable?

Dec 17, 2018

One researcher has found a way to improve leachate recirculation, with good data showing the method is fairly effective.

TOMRA Introduces Device for Separating Glass

Dec 14, 2018

New technology recovers more glass for recycling, achieving purity rates greater than 95 percent, company notes.