With the news from China’s new crackdown on recycling, the topic of recycling contamination has popped up. But what is recycling contamination? To put it simply, it’s when unacceptable items are put into recycling containers such as food, liquids, and plastic bags. Many communities have been struggling to keep up with the rising recycling costs […]
Several New England communities are running into issues with their ability to recycle glass. The sudden closure of a glass bottle manufacturing plant in Milford, MA, has brought the issue to light for the area, as glass’s weight and decline in value over the years means there are fewer end-markets for regional glass. You can […]
Though many might believe that the new recycling regulations in China will have little impact on things here in New England, local communities across the country are already starting to feel the sting. Previously, China accepted the majority of America’s recyclables, regularly with 1-3% contamination, but in an attempt to improve conditions in China, they […]
China’s import restrictions on recyclables have officially taken effect and are in full enforcement – effective March, 2018. These policies restrict the importation of certain recyclables and greatly reduce the amount of non-recyclable material (contaminants) they will accept down to 0.5% max. Waste Management is working to greatly enhance our efforts with all our customers […]
You may have read about China’s “Green Fence” and “National Sword” policies, which restrict the importation of certain recyclables and will greatly reduce the amount of non-recyclable material (contaminants) they will accept. China’s import restrictions have officially taken effect, with new contamination standards coming into full enforcement in March and the potential for further bans in the […]
