Report: 23 million old mobile phones awaiting recycling in Australia

Australian MacworldReport: 23 million old mobile phones awaiting recycling in AustraliaAustralian MacworldThere are 23 million phones that could be recycled in Australia according to a report from not-for-profit recycler MobileMuster and the number is still increasing as Australians tend to keep their old phones even though they have a new phone. The ...

Curbside Recycling: Will Convenience Increase Battery Collections?

Environmental LeaderCurbside Recycling: Will Convenience Increase Battery Collections?Environmental LeaderMunicipalities, waste management companies and recycling processors are joining together to find innovative and convenient ways to expand recycling. Curbside recycling is one area that municipalities are testing to see if recycling increases if ...

Dundee recycling centre's likely to stay shut

Evening TelegraphDundee recycling centre's likely to stay shutEvening TelegraphHe said: “The conclusion is that the decision to close the Marchbanks Recycling Centre has had no discernible negative impact on recycling rates, fly-tipping or the amount of waste we collect from people's homes. “Dundee is well served for recycling ...

Vancouver expanding its recycling program

News1130Vancouver expanding its recycling programNews1130The city is expanding its recycling program with the help of a private company, which is covering the cost. As of May 19, 2014, you'll be able to recycle things like milk cartons, Tetra Paks, paper cups, ice cream tubs, and frozen juice cans. Styrofoam ...

Recycling Programs In Boston

CBS LocalRecycling Programs In BostonCBS LocalBostonians are very fortunate to have an advanced curbside recycling program. While many consider this a commonplace entitlement, it is a fairly complex system with a lot of moving parts. Here are the basics of Boston's recycling systems. When ...

Mattress recycling to be reassessed

Guernsey Press and Star (subscription)Mattress recycling to be reassessedGuernsey Press and Star (subscription)STATES Works and Public Services are to decide whether to make permanent a trial mattress recycling initiative. Since October, those dropped off at Mont Cuet have been taken and stored in containers at Fontaine Vinery before being shipped to a ...

The reality of recycling

ChicagoNow (blog)The reality of recyclingChicagoNow (blog)Last week I left a clients home with a loaded down car. In order to dispose of everything properly, here is what I did: * First stop was to salvation army to drop off donations. * Next up was Pearl Vision Center to drop off three pairs of glasses for ...