In This Issue:

1 | Call2Recycle collects 6,000 tons of batteries, cell phones

Nearly 6,000 tons of batteries and cell phones were collected for recycling by Call2Recycle in 2014, marking a new record for the manufacturer-backed group.

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2 | Resource Recycling Conference 2015: Delving into mixed-waste MRFs

Plan to be in Indianapolis in September when top recycling leaders from around the country turn their focus to one of the industry's most divisive subjects: mixed-waste processing facilities, often known as dirty MRFs.

Several major U.S. municipalities have recently given the green light to major MRF projects that will aim to separate recyclables from organics and other materials in the residential waste stream. At the 2015 Resource Recycling Conference, multiple sessions will delve into the issue, offering attendees a comprehensive and objective look at the equipment, cost structures and policy goals surrounding the adoption of the mixed-waste processing approach.

Do you have concerns about the quality of material yielded by such systems? Do you think an all-in-one-bin approach is the key to curbside growth? No matter your position, the discussions in Indianapolis are not to be missed.

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

3 | Report: Recycling in UK equals jobs

A study suggests development of the "circular economy" in the U.K. could create more than 500,000 new jobs by 2030. The European Commission, meanwhile, has announced plans to table and replace the approach.

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4 | Organics hopes, hindrances laid out at USCC show

Though commercial composting has been developing for decades in North America, the industry seems anything but settled.

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5 | Maryland executive order calls for 65 percent recycling rate

Maryland Gov. Mark O'Malley has issued an executive order that includes a mandate to recycle 65 percent of the state's waste by 2020 and to divert at least 60 percent of organics. It also calls for an 80 percent recycling rate by 2040.

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6 | APR looks back on plastics in 2014

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers has released its 2014 annual report, noting continued work on labels, oxo-degradable packaging and more.

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7 | Patent watch

A Tokyo company has developed a novel technology to recycle paper. Get the details on that innovation and many others in our patent rundown.

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8 | NewsBits

The Recycling Partnership gets started down south, and a tour of Sims Municipal Recycling's Brooklyn, New York MRF reveals some interesting data on pricing. Check it out in this week's NewsBits.

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9 | Industry and supplier news

Avangard Innovative (AI), which uses technology to help clients reduce waste and maximize revenue through recycling, has partnered with food scrap processing company BioHitech America. BioHitech America will provide AI's customers with a cost-effective solution for food-scrap disposal. For more, click here.

The CEO of New York-based Upstate Shredding has purchased a large stake in publicly traded New Jersey scrap metal processor Metalico. Adam Weitsman purchased 5.6 million shares, bringing his total stake in the company to 9.5 percent and making him the largest shareholder. For more, click here.

10 | Requests for proposals

The New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR) has announced that the grant program for members of the organization's College Council will continue during the spring semester, with grant applications and project proposals now being accepted. 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].

11 | Upcoming conferences & 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.

12 | Jobs available & sought

Senior Associate, Cascadia Consulting Group (Multiple West Coast Locations).
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.

Regional Account Executive, Gannon & Scott (Midwest U.S.).
Details are available here.

Regional Account Executive, Gannon & Scott (Northwest U.S. and Western Canada).
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.

President, ReTech, LLC (Grafton, Ohio).
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.

Fund Development Contractor, National Recycling Coalition (Washington, D.C.).
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].