Teamsters have won their nationwide strike against Republic Services after members of Local 728 in Cumming, Georgia, voted to ratify a record-setting contract with the multibillion-dollar waste giant.

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has released its latest Short Range Outlook (SRO) for global steel demand in 2025 and 2026. Global steel demand in 2025 is projected to be flat compared to ...

Aurubis AG, a global provider of nonferrous metals and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide, has achieved an important strategic milestone: With the ramp-up of its new U.S. site Aurubis ...

On September 29, 2025, Commercial Metals Company received an adverse ruling on its post-trial motions in the Pacific Steel Group v. Commercial Metals Co. (N.D. Cal.) litigation. The court upheld the ...

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) launched the new APR Design® Assessment Tool powered by Recyda, the first and only APR-managed platform that evaluates the recyclability of entire plastic ...

The global metal recycling market size was valued at US$552.19 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach around $1,071.11 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.85 ...

The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) is accepting applications for its Driver of the Year and Operator of the Year awards. The first round of applications are due by October 31, 2025, ...

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) adopted their proposals on new EU circularity rules to cover the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to final end-of-life treatment. The draft measures, ...

American Recycler is a monthly newspaper mailed within the U.S. and Canada to over 30,000 readers. The information contained within our pages is a valuable resource for businesses involved in salvage, ...

Aurubis AG, a global provider of nonferrous metals and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide, formally signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a €200 million investment ...

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) awarded grants totaling $2.5M to 18 cities, counties, agencies and nonprofits to support and increase recycling in the state. A $164,500 grant ...

A new retaining wall at Premier Credit Union near downtown Des Moines, Iowa is more than just a piece of infrastructure – it’s a symbol of innovation and sustainability. Built using material equal to ...