Resource Recycling Inc.

May 12, 2015

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1 | Recycling Partnership hires former Coke exec


The Recycling Partnership has hired a former Coca-Cola sustainability executive to lead its funding efforts.

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2 | More recycling cuts on the way for Wisconsin


Wisconsin appears close to approving a 20 percent funding cut to local recycling programs.

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3 | Tech firm hopes MRFs are ready to do the robot


Federally funded research into using robots to replace humans on MRF sorting lines could significantly lower materials sorting costs.

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4 | Resource Recycling Conference 2015: The tools to boost your local program


Are you charged with managing and growing a municipal recycling system? Be sure to head to Indianapolis in late September for the industry's top municipal recycling conference, which will be loaded with sessions and workshops aimed at optimizing local programs.


The Recycling Partnership will be on hand offering valuable training via an ancillary event that is free to conference attendees. In addition, a conference session is set to feature some of the industry's top minds discussing on-the-ground strategies to curb contamination.


Switching from bins to carts. Developing effective outreach communication. The latest in state and local recycling data collection. All this and more will be investigated in-depth in Indianapolis. Make sure you are part of the conversation.


Resource Recycling Conference 2015 is scheduled for Sept. 28-30, 2015 at the Downtown Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana. Head to rrconference.com for more information on attending, sponsoring and exhibiting.

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5 | How I Spent My Grant: Equipment, efficiency brought to mattress recycling effort


Read on for the latest installment of "How I Spent My Grant," the feature that takes a look at the ways recycling programs translate funding into actionable ideas.

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6 | $300,000 awarded to KAB affiliates, partners


Affiliates and partners of Keep America Beautiful will receive a total of $300,000 to support cleanup and beautification efforts.

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7 | NewsBits


Medina County, Ohio is planning to establish more than four dozen recycling drop-off locations, and St. Petersburg, Fla. is delivering carts in advance of the launch of curbside recycling.

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8 | Industry and supplier news


Shredder manufacturer Granutech-Saturn Systems has acquired a comprehensive line of industrial hammermills and ringmills formerly marketed under the Magnatech brand, the company announced. The acquisition allows the Dallas-based company to supply shredders for non-ferrous scrap metal. For more, click here.


Eugene, Ore.-based Bulk Handling Systems has hired Ted Pierpont as its director of sales, the company announced. Pierpont has more than two decades of sales leadership experience. For more, click here.


Cart manufacturer Toter has created a 35-gallon cart with a larger footprint and 10-inch wheels, boosting stability. For more, click here.


Equipment maker eFACTOR3 LLC has announced the addition of two partners: Pallmann Industries and Pla.to Technology. Pallmann is a major manufacturer specializing in size reduction and preparation techniques, and Pla.to specializes in washing and drying lines. For more, click here.


The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries has released two videos aimed at demonstrating the value and impact of recycling to the public. The videos are focused on plastics and tire recycling. For more, click here. ISRI has also elected three new directors to its board: Brian Henesey, Matthew Kripke and Michael Potash. The three are the new directors-at-large serving two-year terms ending in 2017. For more, click here.

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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


Communications Manager, Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (Grove City, Ohio).
Details are available here.


Sales Executive, BlackBridge (Neptune, New Jersey).
Details are available here.


Senior Recycling Broker, BlackBridge (Neptune, New Jersey).
Details are available here.


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


Associate, Analysis and Strategy, Cascadia Consulting Group (Seattle, Washington).
Details are available here.


Director of Sales, WasteZero (Raleigh, North Carolina).
Details are available here.


Director of Municipal Partnerships, WasteZero (North Andover, Massachusetts).
Details are available here.


Zero Waste Enterprise Coordinator, Rural Action (The Plains, Ohio).
Details are available here.


Account Manager, North America-West, Enevo (San Francisco, California).
Details are available here.


Regional Sales Manager, North America-East, Enevo (East Coast).
Details are available here.


Consultant to Public Agencies, HF & H (Irvine, California).
Details are available here.


Drivers, Universal Recycling & Scrap Iron Corp. (Farmingdale, New Jersey).
Details are available here.


Regional Plant Manager, Smurfit Kappa Orange County, LLC (Fort Smith, Arkansas).
Details are available here.


Project Associate, GreenBlue (Charlottesville, Virginia).
Details are available here.


Project Manager, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, GreenBlue (Charlottesville, Virginia).
Details are available here.


Zero Waste Field Manager, Eco-Cycle (Boulder County, Colorado).
Details are available here.


Statewide Resources Section Manager, Washington Department of Ecology (Lacey, Washington).
Details are available here.


Environmental Associate, Residential and Special Projects Zero Waste Associate, City and County of San Francisco.
Details are available here.


Plant Manager, QRS (Baltimore, Maryland).
Details are available here.


Resource Management Coordinator and Supervisor, City of 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.
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.


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].