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Calif. State Officials Propose Changes in Auto Recycling

Lori Brown, May 29th, 2009

As reported this week by the L.A. Times, California lawmakers are considering legislation to further regulate how the automotive recycling industry disposes of "leftover" waste created in the recycling process. Known in the automotive recycling industry as "fluff," the leftover waste is currently diverted to municipal landfills, a practice state toxic substance regulators argue is harmful to human and ... read more

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Houston Recycler Switches to Glass During Downturn

Trey Granger, May 29th, 2009

When nonprofit We CAN Recycling started collecting from Houston businesses last year, its focus was on aluminum cans. But the company has switched its focus to glass bottles due to more price stability in the current economy. We CAN still recycles most containers and offers pick-up from restaurants and multi-family housing units as well. The glass is then sold ... read more

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