The new MRF, which can handle 250,000 tons per year, now has the largest capacity of all WM’s recycling centers. That capacity is necessary to serve major cities such as Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

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ReSource Waste Services is the largest processor of construction and demolition (C&D) waste materials in the New England region. With facilities across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, ReSource Waste Services is committed to recovering valuable materials and diverting them from landfills through innovative recycling and processing techniques. Their dedication to environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and supporting a circular economy makes them a leader in sustainable waste solutions for both communities and businesses. Thank you to ReSource Waste Services for supporting CDRA and advancing the responsible management and recycling of construction and demolition materials. 

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Join us in celebrating Terri Ward, CDRA Executive Director and winner of the Women Who Inspire award, as well as Brock Hill, CDRA Executive Committee member and winner of the 40 Under 40 award. Also, let's recognize other Waste360 Award winners from CDRA member companies: Interstate Waste, LRS, Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery, Van Dyk, WM, and Waste Pro!

Sky Quarry has entered into a letter-of-intent (LOI) with Southwind RAS LLC. to explore a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing shingle recycling in the Chicagoland area.

CDE is hosting an Open House event in partnership with Freehaven Materials on Wednesday, May 14 at 150TPH C&D Waste Wash Plant in Brookhaven, NY.

Owens Corning takes a significant step toward diverting shingles from landfills, announcing the completion of a commercial-scale trial to manufacture shingles using extracted asphalt from recycled shingles.

Nexwaste has acquired Austin, TX area waste businesses Recon, Rockin Disposal and Mobile Magic, signaling a move to expand the company's reach in Texas.

Northstar secures 15-year lease extension for its Empower Delta shingle recycling facility in Delta, British Columbia. This extension will support Northstar’s long-term growth and allow for the retrofit of the facility into a commercial-scale operation.

Lautenbach Recycling has announced the addition of Tony Rounds as its new Business Development Manager. 
Tony brings decades of recycling industry experience and a wealth of knowledge to his new role at Lautenbach.

GIE Media opens registration for Scrap Expo 2025. The event, in its fourth year, returns to Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 16-17 and brings together scrap metal dealers, processors, auto dismantlers and other industry professionals to experience the latest equipment innovations and build valuable business connections.

Fire Rover, a leader in remote fire detection and suppression technology, today announced its innovative Continuous Flow Primary System has earned FM Approvals certification after rigorous testing to seven critical fire safety standards.

With the growing demand for more efficient and sustainable recycling solutions, three new Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) have recently come online, each designed to enhance local recycling efforts and material recovery. The latest facility began operations just two weeks ago, marking another step forward in optimizing waste processing. Developed in collaboration with the City of Phoenix, Republic Services, and Interstate Waste Services (IWS), these three projects integrate advanced sorting technologies to improve efficiency, increase recovery rates, and support long-term sustainability goals. 

Viably and Turmec partner on 150,000-ton C&D waste processing plant. The MRF project will transform waste processing for Boyas Recycling in Ohio.

MassDEP is excited to announce that the first-ever Waste Reduction Innovation Grant will open on April 15! Applications are due July 15 by 11:59 p.m. ET. 

As more and more operations recognize and reap the economic and environmental rewards from adopting sustainable business practices, washing experts CDE has announced a panel discussion at AGG1 to showcase how sustainable thinking can be a market differentiator and deliver competitive advantage in a time when natural reserves deplete, and the regulatory environment evolves. 

Chicago, IL – The Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its prestigious Annual Awards, including C&D Recycler of the Year, Hall of Fame, President’s Award, Member of the Year, and Best Practices in Safety Awards. Award winners will be recognized on Wednesday, March 13th, during the upcoming C&D World Conference and Exhibition in Dallas, TX, running March 11-14, 2025.

A new media partnership between SEMCO Publishing magazines Rock Products, Concrete Products and Cement Optimized, and the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA), will highlight the important role recycling aggregate materials plays in the sustainability of the natural aggregate, concrete and cement industries.

November 1, 2024 – Milledgeville, Ga. — Amwaste today announced the acquisition of Waste Away Environmental, LLC of Milledgeville, GA, which provides residential, commercial, and industrial waste collection services to the growing communities of Milledgeville and Dublin, GA and surrounding counties. The acquisition also includes two municipal solid waste (MSW) transfer stations as well as a highly automated material recovery facility (MRF).

Forest Hill, MD (November 13, 2024) – The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) recently released a new technical bulletin, "Low-Slope Asphalt Roofing Recycling," aimed at advancing discussions and implementation of recycling practices in the low-slope roofing and recycling industries. The bulletin highlights the potential of recycling asphaltic roof membranes, particularly those used in commercial roofing, and is expected to spark interest in this relatively underexplored area.

The 550tph solution offers effective water management to preserve precious resources in Utah

DATE: In a state where water shortages are a common occurrence, over 100 representatives from the materials processing industry assembled in Stansbury Park, Utah recently to witness first-hand how a CDE engineered wash plant is efficiently managing scarce water resources.

Washing experts CDE, and Granite, one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the US, alongside CDE’s preferred partner Goodfellow Corporation, showcased the 550 tons per hour (tph) solution at the plant’s Coyote Pit site.

Industry representatives from across the United States, Canada and Jamaica had the opportunity to see the wash plant in action, guided by CDE experts ready to answer any questions. The demonstration concluded with a showcase of the final materials produced by the plant for customers to see and feel.

With this solution, Granite is able to process and clean the dirty material from the area to produce five in-spec products; C33 washed concrete sand, #67 washed rock, 1 ½” washed rock, 3/8” washed chips, and ¼” washed chips.

Ryan O’Loan, Business Development Manager at CDE said it was an honor to unveil this pioneering solution.

“We’re proud to be partnering with Granite and Goodfellow on this state-of-the-art plant, and this event allowed us to demonstrate our innovative technologies to industry professionals to gain a deeper understanding of the solution’s capabilities. With the greater Salt Lake City area currently facing a severe materials shortage as resources are exhausted, this plant is vital in meeting the growing demands of the construction industry.

“One of the biggest challenges we came across when designing and engineering this plant was ensuring that it could effectively and efficiently retain as much water, given the limited supply across Utah.”

The most recent study from the US Drought Monitor states that the majority of Utah, including Salt Lake County, is abnormally dry, with some areas of the state in either moderate or severe drought.[1]

It has been reported that around 95% of Utah’s water supply comes from snowpacks[2], and reservoir storage preserves the water for hotter months, and in periods of drought.

Earlier this year it was reported that reservoirs were at 82% capacity[3], and although this is around 18% higher than normal, it was important for Granite to manage and preserve as much fresh water as possible with its new CDE plant, in order to help preserve the state’s resources.

Stormy Watne, Plant Manager at Granite’s Coyote Pit said: “We knew this plant would present challenges given the complexity of water management needs, and that the deposits we’re processing being very dirty, but CDE was certainly the right partner for us. They understood our desire to recycle as much water as possible to better preserve local water resources, as well as providing technology that can process the challenging deposits, which we’re able to turn into clean in-spec material for local construction projects. We are now seeing firsthand how these challenges were at the heart of the design process.

“We proudly opened the door to our impressive facility, so that guests can learn more about our operation, and how this plant is not only benefitting our business, but ultimately the wider economy in Utah.”

Goodfellow Corporation’s Business Development Manager Tom Childs added: “From the moment we introduced CDE and Granite we knew this would be a meaningful and fruitful partnership. At their core, the two firms want the very best for their customers, and by collaborating, we worked together to deliver the optimal solution for Granite.

“We will be on-hand to support Granite’s venture by guaranteeing wash plant performance, ensuring maximum efficiency and uptime to deliver fast return on investment, so that they can continue putting their customers at the center of what they do.”

For more information on CDE’s wet processing solutions please visit CDEGroup.com.