In This Issue:

1 | Container deposit in Oregon likely to rise from a nickel to a dime

A recent webinar on Oregon's beverage deposit program highlighted both the advances and challenges of the nation's longest standing bottle redemption program.

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2 | Resource Recycling Conference 2015: Save the date

The premier gathering of top recycling executives and program coordinators is set for next September in Indianapolis. Start planning now to ensure you are in on the material diversion dialogues that matter.

The Resource Recycling Conference will include sessions on the topics of top concern to recycling professionals right now - dirty MRFs, Chinese commodities markets, the Closed Loop Fund and the Recycling Partnership, and much more.

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.

3 | Flurry of product stewardship news hits industry

In recent weeks, several states and national groups have pushed forward product stewardship developments. Our rundown will get you up to speed on the latest when it comes to manufacturers handling end-of-life responsibilities for the products they make.

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4 | Waste management magazine to cease publishing

The garbage industry has lost another print magazine: Waste360.

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5 | Fewer waxed boxes means boost for OCC stream

The use of wax coatings on corrugated containers continues to decline, bringing added smiles to paper recovery firms.

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6 | Patent watch

A U.K. recycling firm has developed a mixed waste processing method that relies on gasification, and Hyundai is developing a system to recycle automobile lamps. Get the latest in our patent section.

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7 | NewsBits

California officials award nearly $20 million in grants for organics and recycling projects. Find more funding facts in NewsBits.

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8 | Requests for proposals

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].

NYC Sanitation released an RFP (PIN 82715SW00007) 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. Details are available 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.

9 | 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.

10 | Jobs available & sought

Sales Engineer, Ameri-Shred Corp. (Alpena, Michigan).
Details are available here.

UX/UI Designer, Emerge Knowledge Design Inc. (Winnipeg, Canada).
Details are available here.

Graphic Designer, RRS Consulting (Ann Arbor, Michigan).
Details are available here.

Education and Outreach Specialist, Thurston County Solid Waste Division (Olympia, Washington).
Details are available here.

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

Account Executive, Liquid Technology (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.

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].