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Waste Today Magazine September 6, 2019: What’s new in waste conversion technology by Steve Simmons

By now, solid waste managers know the overseas markets for traditional recyclable materials have been inverted due to import bans and restrictions put in place by China. To boot, China’s actions are having a ripple effect across the globe as more countries adopt waste and material bans or expand their restrictions. While this is certainly… Read More »

The Register-Guard June 14, 2019: Innovative Eugene business Bulk Handling Systems develops robotic waste-sorting machines by Aliya Hall

Ever since China stopped accepting U.S. recycled materials at the end of 2017, the future of recycling has been hanging in the balance. But Bulk Handling Systems in Eugene isn’t giving up that easy — in fact, the company is working on new, innovative ways to combat the recycling crisis. “China went away, but there’s… Read More »

RePower South Berkeley poised to transform waste processing in its home state, May 5, 2019

RePower South Berkeley Facility

Berkeley County, S.C. Plant Fully Operational Moncks Corner, S.C.—RePower South (RPS) has begun processing material at the company’s recycling and recovery facility for Berkeley County, S.C. With minimal programs in place and a community demanding recycling, Berkeley County chose RPS to deliver the nation’s most comprehensive and cost effective recycling and reuse program to its… Read More »

Waste Today Magazine April 23, 2019: Dothan, Alabama, reopens recycling centers after hiatus by Kelly Maile

Dothan, Alabama, has recently revitalized its recycling program by restructuring operations and reopening the Westgate Recycling Center and a drop-off location at the city’s landfill. Officials celebrated a ribbon cutting and grand opening of the facilities April 22 for Earth Day. The city temporarily ceased operations at the recycling drop-off centers earlier this year for a… Read More »