Recology is working with the city in support of a curbside recycling and composting mandate, as well as challenging citizens to divert more and landfill less.

Two years in, has the crisis started to abate?

In the newly published report, Ryan Fogelman, vice president of strategic partnerships for Fire Rover, outlines challenges facing the waste and recycling industry.

A growing number of mills recognize paper cups are a source of high-quality fiber and are recycling them into new products.

Patented hood for optical sorters works in combination with air-assist systems for precise material handling.

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

This January, reported fires have increased from 17 incidents in 2017 to 27 incidents reported this year.

Recycling companies are turning to technology, specifically the cloud and optical sensor software, to help reduce contamination at MRFs.

SWEEP will evaluate the environmental, economic and social performance of municipal solid waste programs and a standard geared toward the private sector.

After facility fires, operators can often get insurance with standard carriers, but after even just one loss, their premiums could increase drastically.