Philadelphia halts trash and recycling pickup amid city worker strike
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Trash and recycling collection across Philadelphia has been suspended as of Tuesday due to a city worker strike involving AFSCME District Council 33, disrupting key municipal services and prompting…
Thousands of unused Kamala Harris campaign signs abandoned at Georgia recycling center after election loss
ATLANTA — Thousands of unused Kamala Harris campaign signs were discovered abandoned at a DeKalb County recycling center this week, following her defeat in the 2024 presidential election. The discarded materials highlight…
Brush fire contained at recycling facility in Tinton Falls
TINTON FALLS, N.J. — A large brush fire at Mazza’s Recycling facility on Shafto Road in Tinton Falls filled the southern part of the borough with smoke on Tuesday night, prompting a…
Workers at New Jersey Recycling Facility Find Man’s Body on Conveyor Belt
FARMINGDALE, N.J. — A man’s body was discovered on a conveyor belt at a recycling facility in Farmingdale on Wednesday, according to New Jersey State Police. The body was found at the…
Body of 67-Year-Old Man Found at Maryland Recycling Center
WILMINGTON, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 67-year-old Nathaniel Prenters of Magnolia, Delaware, and are seeking information from the public. Mr. Prenters was discovered…
Human Remains Found at Baltimore Recycling Center
Baltimore, MD – On Thursday, homicide detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department initiated an investigation following the discovery of what are believed to be potential human remains at the Baltimore County…
New Jersey Wants to Add 10 Cent Per Can and Bottle Beverage Recycling Tax
Trenton, NJ – If a new bill introduced in Trenton passes, consumers will soon be charged a 10-cent per container tax on all cans, bottles, and single-use beverage containers. That would raise…
Fire Hazard Alert: Batteries in Recycling Trucks Ignite Blaze in Somerset County
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ—A fire erupted in a Somerset County recycling truck, triggered by improperly disposed-of batteries in the recycling materials. Police are warning residents against throwing lithium batteries in the trash. Authorities…
Man Killed in Freak Industrial Accident at County Recycling Facility
Lakewood, NJ – A tragic incident at the Northern Recycling Center on 800 Towbin Avenue resulted in the death of a 50-year-old worker, Timothy Hannold of West Creek, on January 31st. The…
As New Jersey Gas Car Ban Looms, Officials Announce EV Battery Recycling Plan
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey legislature has passed the pioneering Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act (S3723/A5365), establishing a comprehensive system for lithium-ion vehicle battery recycling. This legislation, led by Senator…
Caterpillar invests in tech startup Nth Cycle to boost recycling
By Ernest Scheyder (Reuters) – Caterpillar is investing in recycling technology developer Nth Cycle as part of a push to boost the reuse of metals used to make batteries and construction equipment.…
President Of Brisbane Recycling Company And Its Former Counsel Sentenced To Prison For Tax Fraud
SAN FRANCISCO – Joseph Nubla and Henry Ku were sentenced today to 36 months and 30 months in prison, respectively, following their convictions by a jury at trial in April 2023 on…
Howell Council Meeting Dumped After Rumors Swirl About Randolph Road Recycling Project Settlement
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Rumors are swirling in Howell Township over an alleged settlement between the Randolph Road recycling center and Monmouth County officials. An agreement between the owners of the property…
Dead Body Found at Tinton Falls Recycling Plant
TINTON FALLS, NJ – Authorities confirmed the discovery of an adult male’s body at Mazza Recycling plant on Shafto Road, as reported by Chris Swendeman, spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.…
Glencore may look elsewhere for recycling hub after Italy rejects fast-track approval
MILAN (Reuters) – Glencore Plc may look at alternative options for a recycling hub in Europe for electric car batteries after the Italian region of Sardinia rejected a fast-track approval process for…
Ocean County Receives Federal Grant to Modernize Recycling Infrastructure
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County is set to receive a $1,867,163 federal Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant to bolster its recycling program with state-of-the-art technologies. Announced by Rep. Chris…
Lithium tech developers eye ways to boost water recycling
By Ernest Scheyder PITTSBURGH (Reuters) – The mining industry is working to boost freshwater recycling while also developing direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies as it races to reinvent how the battery metal…
Most Americans Think Recycling Can Save The Planet — Most Experts Think That’s A Total Myth
Most Americans Think Recycling Can Save The Planet — Most Experts Think That’s A Total Myth Nick Pope on August 28, 2023 While most Americans think that recycling can make a difference…
Li-Cycle starts battery recycling operations at German plant
By Ernest Scheyder (Reuters) – Li-Cycle said on Tuesday it has started operations at its German plant to break down electric-vehicle batteries for recycling, part of the company’s rapid expansion into the…
Police Continue Investigation Into Man Found Dead at Delaware Recycling Center
NEW CASTLE, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating the death of 54-year-old Lorenzo Gomez-Lopez of Laurel, Delaware. Gomez-Lopez was found dead at the Delaware Recycling Center at 1101 Lambson Lane…
Israeli lead producer to use ACE Green emissions-free recycling
(This June 21 story has been refiled to remove the picture) LONDON (Reuters) – U.S.-based ACE Green Recycling, which has developed a lead battery recycling process with no greenhouse gas emissions, said…
Brick students give unsightly recycling igloos a makeover
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Students from Brick Memorial High School in Brick Township have transformed old and faded recycling igloos into stunning works of art. Under the guidance of Judy Harzer, the…
Li-Cycle and Glencore unveil plans for recycling hub in Italy
(Reuters) – Battery recycler Li-Cycle Holdings Corp said on Tuesday it planned to develop a recycling hub in Italy along with Swiss miner and commodity trader Glencore Plc to produce battery materials…
Mercedes-Benz begins building battery recycling factory in southern Germany
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz laid the foundation stone for a sustainable battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim, southern Germany on Friday. The pilot plant will have an annual capacity of 2500 tonnes and…
JOHN STOSSEL: The Recycling Religion Is Garbage
JOHN STOSSEL: The Recycling Religion Is Garbage John Stossel on January 19, 2023 For decades, we’ve been told: recycle! “If we’re not using recycled paper, we’re cutting down more trees!” says Lynn…
Jersey Shore teen found dead at recycling center after climbing into dumpster after college party
19-year-old Ocean County resident Kellen J. Bischoff went missing after a party at Kutztown University on Saturday. Police investigating the incident said Bischoff left the party and stopped at a relative’s home…
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