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.

Welcome to the CDRA! We're pleased to introduce our newest members.

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ReSource Waste Services
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Leading the Way in Sustainable Waste Recycling
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.

 The Construction & Demolition Recycling Association’s annual conference and exhibition highlights innovation and actionable insights in construction and demolition recycling.

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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

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).