Resource Recycling

July 31, 2013

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1 | Detroit aims to boost recycling rate amid privatization


The city of Detroit has issued a request for proposals for trash and recycling collection services, and one of the objectives in the switch to private hauling is bolstering the cash-strapped municipality's recycling program.

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2 | RR Conference 2013: Will China's Green Fence change recycling in North America?


When President Xi Jinping of China told customs inspectors in February to enforce a five-year-old importation law, his decision created huge levels of concern and consternation throughout the recycling world. Operation Green Fence has resulted in inspectors refusing to allow some loads of paper, plastics and metals from Europe and the U.S. to enter the country because they contained high levels of contamination. Some containers were sent back to the supplier, at a great expense. What has been the effect of increased diligence by custom officials? Can MRFs comply with these new standards? Is this good, or bad, for recycling? Resource Recycling's editorial team has focused on this issue over the past months, and Jerry Powell will report some new and intriguing findings.

Attend the 2013 Resource Recycling Conference to be held August 27-28 at the Marriott Louisville Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky. For more information, including information on booking a hotel room, session topics, or exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.rrconference.com or click on the banner below.

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3 | Three arrested in connection to NYC recycling theft ring


Three men were arrested in connection to a recycling theft ring targeting major retailers and transfer stations in New York and New Jersey.

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4 | Maryland sets "zero waste" goal for 2030


As part of an effort to significantly curb statewide greenhouse gas emissions in the coming decade, Maryland recently set some lofty goals when it comes to diverting what residents send to landfills.

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5 | Only three U.S. cities reach nonprofit's top recycling tier


A report from a national social-justice group is challenging America's largest cities to boost the effectiveness of their recycling programs and create more living-wage jobs in the process.

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6 | Carton recycling now a possibility in 45 states


Carton recycling is now available in 45 states nationwide, according to the Carton Council.

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7 | New York City sets recycling, composting and e-scrap goals


Mayor Michael Bloomberg is telling New York City residents to "Recycle Everything," in an attempt to start a laundry list of recycling goals in his last year in office.

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8 | RR Conference 2013: Don't miss out on discounted room rates!


Between pre-conference workshops, the Recycling Innovators Forum, early-morning sessions, networking lunches and evening receptions, the upcoming Resource Recycling Conference will be a stellar meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. All of these exciting events will be held exclusively at or around the Marriott Louisville Downtown.

To get the most out of the conference, we recommend you stay at the host hotel, where hundreds of recycling professionals will be an open door away. Staying at the conference host hotel ensures lower conference registration rates for current and future events.

Book your room at the Marriott Louisville Downtown today! Conference attendees will receive a special room rate of $159 plus taxes for single/double/triple/quad occupancy. Hotel reservations can be made directly with the Marriott Louisville Downtown-designated conference webpage.

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9 | NewsBits


Earnings reports from Republic Services (recycling sales down) and Waste Management (recycling sales up) lead this week's NewsBits.

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10 | Requests for proposals


Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection seeks proposals to provide product stewardship and extended producer responsibility policy development and implementation services. Details and bid document can be found here. On the site, scroll down to the "Energy and Environmental Protection, Department of" listing. Interested parties can also contact Joyce Eason at (860) 424-3659


Colorado Association for Recycling wishes to hire a part-time contractor specializing in conference program development and coordination services for its 2014 Summit for Recycling. Details and bid document can be found here.


The King County RFP for the Sustainable Solid Waste Management Study is here — to access click "enter site as guest."


The Lexington-Fayette County Government's RFP for a material recovery facility labor supply and on-site manager is here. Download RFP#24-2013 at the bottom of the page.

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


Director-Project Management, Recyclebank (New York).
Details are available here.


Operations and Policy Analyst 2, Oregon e-Cycles (Portland, Oregon).
Details are available here. Job Code: DEQ13-0343LE.


VP of Engineering Design, CP Manufacturing, Inc. (San Diego, California).
Details are available here.


Recycling Equipment Account Manager, Omega Search (Charlotte, North Carolina).
Details are available here.


Environmental Specialist, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (Dover, Delaware).
Details are available here.


Midwest Region Recycling General Manager; Integrated paper, recycling and converting packaging company.
Details are available here.


Executive Director, Carolina Recycling Association (North Carolina/South Carolina).
Details are available here.


VP of Sales and Marketing, CP Group (San Diego, California).
Details are available here.


Program Manager, PaintCare (Minnesota).
Details are available here.


Program Manager, PaintCare (New England).
Details are available here.


Program Director, Texas Campaign for the Environment (Houston, Texas).
Details are available here.


Plant Manager, Sims Recycling Solutions (Elkridge, Maryland).
Details are available here.


Account Executive — Mobile Devices, Sims Recycling Solutions (West Chicago, Illinois).
Details are available here.


MRF Manager III (Materials Recycling Facility), Waste Management (Spokane, Washington — Req. #169773).
Details are available here.


Business Development Supervisor, IMS Electronics Recycling (Vancouver, Washington).
Details are available here.


Business Development Associate, Lifespan Technology Recycling, Inc. (Multiple Locations).
Details are available here.


VP of Business Development, Integrated Communications and Technologies (Malden, Massachusetts).
Details are available here.


Sales Personnel, American Reclamation, Inc. (Los Angeles, California).
Details are available here.


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


Various Positions Highlighted by the Northern California Recycling Association (Northern California Area).
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, send an email to associate editor Dan Leif at [email protected].

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