In This Issue:

1 | "Top 10 in the Bin" list highlights surefire recyclables

A list of the most commonly accepted and recycled items has been released just in time for 2014's America Recycles Day.

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

Plan to be in Indianapolis next 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 sizable 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, 2015 at the Downtown Marriott in Indianapolis. Head to rrconference.com for more information on attending, sponsoring and exhibiting.

3 | Auditor: CA container redemption program in danger

A state auditor has concluded "immediate action" is needed to save California's container redemption program after four consecutive years of multi-million dollar losses

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4 | Group forms to defend California bag ban

A coalition has come together to fight an attempt to overturn California's recently signed plastic bag law.

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5 | Scrap plastic exports up, ferrous down through August

With most scrap materials exports flat or down year-over-year, the story continues to be the robust rebound of various types of scrap plastics exported for the first eight months of 2014 over year-previous levels.

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6 | Patent watch

Recycling bins, reverse vending machines and a method for processing discarded cigarette butts are the subject of this week's edition of Patent watch.

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7 | Wide world of recycling

The low value of PET is making it tough on European reclaimers and London looks to a waste prevention group for a little recycling boost help. Head over to our globe trotting news rundown for more.

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8 | NewsBits

Novelis cites its recycling wing as a driver for quarterly gains and environmental officials in Maine seek to revamp the rulebook. Read all about it in this week's edition of NewsBits.

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9 | Industry and supplier news

Terry Schneider has been named president and CEO of CP Global, the parent company of recycling equipment manufacturer CP Group. Schneider had been the company's president and chief operating officer for the past two years, and he was formerly an executive at Republic Services. He replaces Bob Davis, who is now chairman of the board of directors at the company. More information is available here.

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries is partnering with science education group Jason Learning on a contest that asks young people to to help build awareness around the different commodities that can be recycled from old automobiles. Entrants are asked to create an original video or poster in the style of an infomercial or awareness campaign to illustrate the processes and challenges that go along with recycling different commodities. Entries are due Jan. 15, 2015. For more, head here.

10 | Requests for proposals

NYC Sanitation released an RFP (PIN 82715SW00007), to implement part of its long-term export plan, that solicits proposals to load and accept containerized waste at two new Marine Transfer Stations in Brooklyn. The RFP includes a unique opportunity for proposers to include an option that incorporates a system to separate and process organic waste or other reusable portions of the waste stream that may be extracted and applied to beneficial reuse prior to final disposal. here.

Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority has released an RFP for the processing of recyclables in a manner that maximizes diversion for the Merced County region. Details are available here.

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is requesting proposals for recycling processing services to start April 1, 2016. The RFP pertains to processing Seattle's 90,000 tons per year of recyclables collected from Seattle apartments, residents and small businesses. Details are available here.

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

Outside Salesperson, Ripple Textile Recycling (San Diego, California).
Details are available here.

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

Vendor Manager, Waste Solutions, Ecova (Atlanta, Georgia and Seattle, Washington).
Details are available here.

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

Education & Outreach Technician, Kitsap County Solid Waste Division (Port Orchard, Washington).
Details are available here.

Program Coordinator, Mattress Recycling Council (Northern California).
Details are available here.

President, ReTech, LLC (Grafton, Ohio).
Details are available here.

Executive Director, Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania (Meadville, 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, send an email to web content manager Jade Rhianna at [email protected].