In This Issue:

1 | Contamination concerns? Find help at Resource Recycling Conference 2015

Put recyclable materials in and keep the trash out. That call from the industry has recently grown in intensity as commodity prices have squeezed profits and single-stream recycling collection has expanded.

At Resource Recycling Conference 2015, expert speakers representing a range of stakeholders will take to the stage to help attendees address contamination in innovative and productive ways. The session's scheduled lineup includes: Derric Brown of the Foodservice Packaging Institute; Susan Robinson of Waste Management; consultant Harvey Gershman; and Samantha McBride of the New York City Department of Sanitation.

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

2 | Vermont bans disposal of recyclables, mandates PAYT

Recyclable metal, glass, plastic and fiber materials are banned from disposal in Vermont starting this month.

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3 | Mattress stewardship plans submitted in two states

Consumers would pay an $11 advance recycling fee in California and a $10 fee in Rhode Island when they purchase mattresses or box springs under industry proposals submitted to the states.

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4 | Downloading diversion: Florida city launches recycling app

As universal curbside recycling begins in St. Petersburg, Fla., a smartphone app is helping to let residents know what does – and definitely doesn't – go in their carts.

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5 | Wide world of recycling

Pope Francis has offered support for a circular economy inclusive of recycling, and a large European music festival is looking to capture a very unique organics "stream" from attendees.

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6 | State programs in focus at E-Scrap 2015

With tightened commodity markets, question marks around CRT glass processing and a growing docket of data on hand, the leaders of state electronics recycling programs are now trying to determine the best path forward.

At E-Scrap 2015 this September, attendees will get the perspectives of policy experts, processing firms, device manufacturers and state officials. Together, those voices will help to show a complete picture of the current landscape and explain how municipalities can fit into the evolution of government-mandated electronics recycling.

E-Scrap 2015 is taking place Sept. 1-3, 2015 (that's the week before Labor Day) at Omni ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida. Last year's conference brought together more than 1,300 attendees from 35 countries and similar numbers are expected for the upcoming iteration. Check in at e-scrapconference.com for all the latest information on exhibiting, sponsoring and attending.

7 | NewsBits

New York City is proposing mandatory organics diversion rules for stadiums, hotels and food makers and distributors. Meanwhile, Minneapolis-based nonprofit recycling organization Eureka Recycling takes aim at Waste Management and says recycling is about more than a return on investment.

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8 | Industry and supplier news

Germany equipment maker Better Recycling Technology (BRT) has named Jeffrey Van Galder as the company's North American sales representative. Van Galder is a 17-year industry veteran and has worked with BRT over the years. For more, click here.

The Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department has launched the Two More Pounds initiative to push for increased residential recycling in New Mexico's largest city. For more, click here.

The optical sorting wing of CP Group, MSS, Inc., has relocated its headquarters in Nashville, Tenn. The new hub is twice the size of the company's previous headquarters. For more, click here.

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

Waste Diversion Manager, UC San Diego (San Diego, Calif.).
Details are available here.

Certification and Training Manager, U.S. Zero Waste Business Council (Corona Del Mar, Orange County, Calif.).
Details are available here.

Manager Recovered Fiber, American Forest & Paper Association (Washington, D.C.).
Details are available here.

Resource Recovery Specialist, Kent County Department of Public Works (Kent County, Mich.).
Details are available here.

SMM Staff Engineer, SCS Engineers (Pasadena, Calif.).
Details are available here.

Recycling Outreach and Sustainability Manager, Rethink Waste (Bay Area, Calif.).
Details are available here.

Program Analyst, District Department of Environment (Washington, D.C.).
Details are available here.

Technical Support Specialist, Enevo (Boston, Mass.).
Details are available here.

Manager, Recycling Programs, Keep America Beautiful (Washington, D.C.).
Details are available here.

Freelance Writers, Recycling Outreach, RECYCLIST.co (Truckee, Calif. or telecommute).
Details are available here.

Sales Executive, BlackBridge (Neptune, N.J.).
Details are available here.

Senior Recycling Broker, BlackBridge (Neptune, N.J.).
Details are available here.

Marketing & Customer Service Executive, BlackBridge (Huntington, N.Y.).
Details are available here.

Director of Sales, WasteZero (Raleigh, N.C.).
Details are available here.

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

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

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

Marketing and Customer Service Executive, BlackBridge (Huntington, N.Y.).
Details are available here.

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

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

Various Positions, Bulk Handling Systems (Eugene, Ore.).
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, Mass.).
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 Scott Beck at [email protected].