Steel, Brass and Bronze scrap prices held steady. Copper and Aluminum scrap prices too remained unchanged over the previous day. Stainless Steel scrap prices held flat on Index. Copper Scrap Prices The #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing witnessed no price change over the previous day. The price of #2 Copper …
It’s estimated 129 billion single-use face masks are used every month around the world, and millions of plastic ones are ending up in the trash. Royal Cornwall Hospital in England was using about 300 a day before the pandemic, mostly in operating rooms. “And then COVID struck and that increased to 10,000 a day,” said Roz Davies …
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In the Hallmarked category, the 14 carat gold scrap prices were down by $ 1.42 per Oz. The prices of 18 carat and 22 carat gold scrap inched lower by $ 1.82 and $ 2.22 per Oz respectively. 9 carat gold scrap also went lower by $ 0.91 per Oz. The price of Platinum scrap …
Scrap Gold and Platinum Prices Slipped, Silver Soared Read More »
The American Beverage Association, in partnership with The Recycling Partnership, announced that the Big Bear City Community Services District will be the next recipient of a grant-funded investment made possible by the beverage industry’s Every Bottle Back initiative. The $166,000 investment will provide 12,000 households with free, lidded curbside carts that will increase the capacity of recyclables …
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Copper Scrap Prices The price of Alternator scrap remained unchanged over the previous day. The price of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing declined by $0.04 per Lb. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing prices were also down by $0.04 per Lb. The price of #1 Copper Bare Bright edged lower by $ 0.04 per Lb. The …
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When Scott County residents put their yard waste out at the curb, what exactly happens once it’s collected? After a more-than-50-day process at the Davenport Compost Facility, it becomes nutrient-rich compost, mulch, soil and other products fit for any lawn and garden endeavor. Each year through its collection of biosolids and yard waste, the facility …
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In Kansas City, KS, Waste Management is making changes to adapt to supply chain issues caused by the pandemic. As part of those changes, the company moved to conduct recycling collection every other week. It’s a change that public sector manager John Blessing said will ease trucking demands on the streets. “We’ve been able to take 5,600 …
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Copper Scrap Prices The price of Alternator scrap witnessed no change on Index. The price of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing rose by $0.03 per Lb. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing prices were also up by $0.03 per Lb. The price of #1 Copper Bare Bright went higher by $ 0.03 per Lb. The prices …
North American Scrap Metal Prices Surged on Index Read More »
The City Council passed a new waste service provider contract that will begin Oct. 1, 2021 with Priority Waste that will include waste collection every week for trash, recycling and yard waste. The contract is for $19.7 million for waste pick-up through June 30, 2024. The resolution allows for the option of a two-year extension …
Each year the recycling industry in the United States manufactures 130 million metric tons of material into commodities that are used in new products. In recognition of the industry’s contributions to American manufacturing, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today joins in the celebration of National Manufacturing Day. “As we come together to recognize the …
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