In This Issue:

1 | Poll: U.S. drivers slow to break for refuse trucks

American drivers are tempted to speed around waste collection trucks more than any other kind of service vehicle, according to the National Waste & Recycling Association.

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2 | A tumble and a turnaround in 2014 export markets

When it comes to exported scrap materials, the stories for 2014 were the collapse of the ferrous market and the plastics rebound from China's Operation Green Fence.

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3 | How can California reach its 75 percent recycling goal?

California has released an extensive report on the state's recycling activity and infrastructure as it looks to hit a 75 percent recycling rate goal by 2020.

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4 | Resource Recycling Conference 2015: You can't afford to miss it

The Resource Recycling Conference is the must-attend conference for the recycling industry's most influential policy leaders, CEOs and government officials. No other conference offers attendees the same opportunities to network with clients, prospective partners, vendors and top materials management decision-makers all in one location, saving you precious time and travel expenses.

Collaborate with leading industry groups including:

• American Beverage Association
• American Chemistry Council
• American Forest & Paper Association
• American Institute for Packaging and the Environment
• Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers
• Carton Council
• Closed Loop Fund
• Curbside Value Partnership
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries
• Keep America Beautiful
• National Recycling Coalition
• National Association for PET Container Resources
• Product Stewardship Institute
• Recycling Innovators Forum
• ReTrac Connect
• State recycling organizations

Don't miss this opportunity to add your voice to the industry's most pressing conversations. For more information, go to rrconference.com.

5 | Recycling access increases for liquid-containing cartons

As liquid packaging cartons have increased in popularity, so too have opportunities to recover the containers.

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6 | NewsBits

Los Angeles wants to crack down on city litter and Keurig offers a "recyclable" coffee pod in this week's NewsBits.

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7 | Industry and supplier news

A new app called "My Waste" tells Santa Monica, California residents about the recycling and disposal options for more than 1,800 materials. The app is part of a plan to divert 95 percent of materials from landfill by 2030. For more, click here.

Composting advocates and professionals in Virginia have established the Virginia Composting Council, the fourth regional chapter of the U.S. Composting Council. For more, click here.

8 | Requests for proposals

Omaha, Nebraska is accepting bids on the processing of recyclables collected in Omaha's single stream (no glass) curbside collection program and the operation of Omaha's recycling drop-off sites. Omaha currently collects over 16,000 tons of recyclables annually. The contract is for a five-year term with the option for two additional five-year terms. Bids close April 29, 2015. Details are available here and here (at the second link, search for QuestCDN eBidDoc Number 3778471 to obtain the bid documents).

Phoenix, Arizona is asking for input from innovators with manufacturing processes and technologies that create new products or energy from items found in the trash. The responses from this call for innovators will be used to craft future economic development opportunities for companies interested in growing in Phoenix. Details are available here.

Phoenix, Arizona is seeking innovators to repurpose/recycle the following items: carpeting and carpet foam, furniture, latex paint, mattresses, non-rechargeable batteries, palm fronds, and residential food waste. With the Transforming Trash into Resources Pilot Program Request for Proposals, the City is looking to contract with businesses and nonprofits for creative alternatives that divert these items from the landfill. Details are available here.

The Recycling Partnership, an initiative of the Curbside Value Partnership (CVP), has announced its 2015 funding opportunity for counties, municipalities and solid waste authorities seeking to improve residential curbside recycling infrastructures. Specifically, the grants will provide funding for cart procurement and education and outreach programs. CVP will also provide successful applicants with tailored recycling education campaign materials to support the cart rollout, along with technical assistance for community recycling operations. Final proposals must be received by 5 p.m. EST on April 15, 2015. Details are available here.

Call2Recycle, the manufacturer-backed group that manages battery take-back in North America, is seeking proposals from individuals and entities to help the group examine its processors and sorters over the next two years. For more information, email [email protected].

9 | Upcoming conferences and webinars

Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences and webinars!

If you have a conference or webinar that you would like listed, please send an email to [email protected] for consideration.

10 | Jobs available and sought

Resource Management Coordinator and Supervisor, City of Dubuque, Iowa (Dubuque, Iowa).
Details are available here.

Director of Sustainability, Keene State College (Keene, New Hampshire).
Details are available here.

Staff Writer, Recycling & Materials Management, Cascadia Consulting Group (Seattle, Washington).
Details are available here.

Senior Associate, Inclusion and Service Equity Director, Cascadia Consulting Group (Seattle, Washington).
Details are available here.

Marketing and Customer Service Executive, BlackBridge (Huntington, New York).
Details are available here.

Senior Commodities Trader, BlackBridge (Remote-based position).
Details are available here.

Environmental Planner, City of Fort Collins (Fort Collins, Colorado).
Details are available here.

Account Representative, East-Terra Supply (Indianapolis, Indiana).
Details are available here.

Plant Maintenance Technician, Newell Recycling (San Antonio, Texas).
Details are available here.

Inside Sales Associate, Roadrunner Recycling (Northeast U.S.).
Details are available here.

Project Manager, Full Circle Environmental (Seattle, Washington).
Details are available here.

Sales Engineer, Ameri-Shred Corp. (Alpena, Michigan).
Details are available here.

Account Executive, Liquid Technology (New York City).
Details are available here.

Plastic Sales & Marketing Rep, AMI Trading Inc. (Miami, Florida).
Details are available here.

Executive Director, Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania).
Details are available here.

Product Development Manager, PRP Recycling (Chicago, Illinois).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Bulk Handling Systems (Eugene, Oregon).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, NRT (Nationwide).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Newark Recycled Paperboard Solutions (Nationwide).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Waste Management (Nationwide).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Product Stewardship Institute (Boston, Massachusetts).
Details are available here.

Various Positions Highlighted by the Northern California Recycling Association (Northern California).
Details are available here.

Jobs Sought
Database of job seekers available here.

If you would like to submit a job available or job sought listing, contact Jared Paben at [email protected].