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Members of the United States recycling industry have been recovering from the impact of the economic crisis. Domestic demand has moderately increased in 2010. Meanwhile, the decrease in construction activity in North America has resulted in a decline in metal scrap generation.

Liberty Tire Recycling has adopted the mass production model in its tire processing operations. The company has grown quickly through acquisitions. Comments from executives are also included.

Scrap metal companies in the United States have been investing in smaller wire chopping units. Guidetti EKO Series machines are designed to process 110 pounds of wire per hour. Eldan Recycling, on the other hand, has launched its Micro Module.

Missouri-based Complete Auto Recycling Service Inc. has grown to become a comprehensive metals recycling and shredding operation. The company processes and ships around 3,300 tons of ferrous and nonferrous scraps. A brief history of the company is also presented.

Automotive parts recyclers have been using a variety of methods to handle automotive fluids. Dismantlers have been draining automotive fluids for health and safety reasons. Users of petroleum-based recycled fluids include used oil transporters, used oil re-refiners and used oil burners.

Trading of scrap materials through the United States-Mexico border remain stable despite diplomatic and security issues. The two countries have yet to resolve the issue of the ability of Mexican trucks to operate within the US. Statistics on scrap volume traded between the two countries are also provided.

U.S Shredder and Castings Group vice president Barry Sheppard says recyclers should consider a number of innovations in selecting castings. He also said manganese hammers should also be selected. Tips on how to select hammers are also given.

The 2010 C and D Recycling Forum will be held in Baltimore, Maryland from October 3 to 5, 2010. The event will showcase sessions on management and business planning and operations and equipment. It will offer solutions for construction and demolition recyclers by promoting profitability.

Western Metals Recycling LLC has been providing the David J. Joseph Co. with a strong presence in the western United States. The company has opened two new locations in the area. It provides retail and industrial scrap purchasing, processing and shipment.

The rise of Garden Street Iron & Metal Inc. in the scrap metal business is described. Brothers Rob Weber and Earl Weber Jr. were involved in the business since their childhood.

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. has held its 2010 Convention and Exposition in San Diego, California. A total of 4,500 people have attended the event. The affair has highlighted China as a strong market for United States recyclers.

New Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries chairman John Sacco says his job is to keep the organization's momentum left by his predecessors. The ISRI has seen growth in its annual convention attendance. Sacco also said policy makers and the public have yet to understand or appreciate industrial-scale recycling.

Veolia Environmental Services has sponsored in part the book 'From Waste to Resource: World Waste Survey 2009,' by Philippe Chalmin and Catherine Gailochet. The book examines the global shift from waste disposal to resource preservation. It also aims to reconcile the scarcity of natural resources with the infinite quantities of waste generated.

Rumpke Recycling has invested $6 million to upgrade its materials recovery facility in Ohio. The move is aimed at keeping up with the volume of material flow in the facility. Comments from executives are also presented.

The Missouri Department of Transportation has helped the state adopt the use of recycled materials in its paving mixtures. Missouri contractors have been using scrap asphalt shingles in paving. The state has saved around $20 million from using recycled asphalt on resurfacing projects.

Waste Management Inc. has launched new services and invested in recycling businesses in line with its sustainability goals. The company operates more than 100 recycling facilities in North America. Comments from executives are also given.

AAEQ Manufacturers and Recycling Inc. has entered the scrap recycling business. Purchasing, refurbishing and reselling engine cores are the company's core businesses. A brief history of the company is also presented.

The United Kingdom government's Waste and Resource Action Program has issued guidelines on the types of packaging that can be collected in curbside recycling programs. Glass is seen as the easiest material to recycle. Aluminum food trays, on the other hand, are not as widely collected as they should be.

Kessler Consulting Inc. head Mitch Kessler says the state of Florida could get economic and environmental benefits from achieving a 75 percent recycling rate. She also said recycling programs should get ample funding from the government. But officials are seen to lack support for recycling.

Scrap metal recyclers in the United States continue to focus on extracting nonferrous scrap owing to the reduction in scrap volumes. Reduced industrial production and automobile purchase have contributed to the decrease in scrap volumes. Comments from executives are also given.

Grede Holdings LLC was formed to harness foundry capacity from its founders. The company was created through by Grede Foundries Inc. and Citation Corp. Comments from executives are also included.

United States scrap metal recyclers' investments in auto shredding has resulted in over capacity. The drive to remain competitive has prompted firms' massive investments on auto shredders. The total number of shredders is seen to decrease owing to the economic crisis

Non-ferrous scrap metal recyclers in North America have grown into major global players. Many companies have been able to increase processing capacity. David J. Joseph Co. has committed itself to improving its shredding capacity.

Recyclers and demolition contractors cite trust and clear communication as the two most important qualities in ensuring a maximum metals yield in demolition projects. It is largely accepted that the revenue from the metals collected plays an important role in project estimation. Strategies in estimating the project cost are discussed.

The growth and success of Kramer Metals Inc. are largely attributed to the strong leadership demonstrated by Doug Kramer and his father Stanley Kramer. Doug has held management positions at the company for over two decades and many leadership posts at the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. Stanley, meanwhile, has around six decades of experience in the scrap recycling industry.

FEMCO Machine field service manager Terry Clark says improper use of balers can reduce machine productivity. He also said scheduled baler preventive maintenance should be performed. The disadvantages of using balers that is too small or light duty are also discussed.

The International Aluminum Institute has identified recycling as a key part of the industry's sustainability efforts. The industry is targeting a used beverage recycling target of 75 percent by the year 2015. The institute is also planning to address emissions, energy use and human health and safety.

Scrap metal shredder operators can benefit from working with suppliers in improving their products' quality. Scrap recyclers could invest in newer and more effective magnets to pull out ferrous scrap. Comments from executives are also included.

Metal scrap recyclers have been facing decisions on how much inventories they should ship overseas via containers. The shipping of metal scrap have changed with steelmakers competing with nations like China and India. Comments from executives are also given.

Increased orders for new aircraft has contributed to the rise in demand for scrap metal in the United States. Production of the Boeing 787 is seen as a reason for the increased demand for metal scrap. But scrap generation is seen to hinder the industry from meeting the demand.

Recovered paper dealers in the United States have increased shipments overseas to make up for the decline in local demand. Newsprint production in the country has decreased. The 20 largest paperstock dealers in the country are also listed.

Information about the recycling industry's rebuilding process in 2009 is provided. It is believed that the decline in domestic and export markets has exposed the extent of the drop in ferrous scrap generation and processing activity during the year. The possibility of new competition for plastics recyclers is also discussed.

Craig Uhrig and Scot Uhrig have launched All Recycling as a one-acre nonferrous feeder yard in Englewood, Colorado. The Uhrig brothers helped preside over a scrap metals company that has grown steadily in terms of volume and types of material it handles. The company diversified into ferrous scrap in 1994.

Ultra-fine tire powder markets in the United States are seen to compete with fuel manufacturers for processed scrap tires. Interest in alternative energy has helped sustain the tire-derived fuel market. Florida Tire Recycling Inc. has been pushing the expansion of the market for tire powders.

Tri-State Iron and Metal Co. has enjoyed growth by focusing on its regional market. The company has committed itself to stay current with processing technology. A brief history of the company is also provided.

The 2009 European Paper Recycling Conference will be held in Brussels, Belgium from November 16 to 16, 2009. The conference will feature panel discussions with industry executives. The event will focus on trading, recycling plant operations and mill technical issues.

Changes in the scrap metal market have impacted North American wire choppers. Dealer customers have began shipping material to domestic wire chopping operations. Wire chopping firms have also reported increased inquiries and transaction activity from scrap dealer customers.

Makers and users of powders and polymer compounds are seen to compete with fuel markets for processed scrap tires in the United States. Florida Tire Recycling Inc. is striving to expand the market sector. It has established a polymetrics division to focus on sharing information on the use of recycled tire powders.

Tri-State Iron and Metal Co. has enjoyed growth by focusing on its regional market. The company has been providing scrap recycling and secondary commodity preparation services. A brief history of the company is also included.

Chris Martin founded CleanScapes in 1997 because of a desire to make urban neighborhoods more appealing places to live in. Martin says their biggest differentiator from competitors is customer service. The company offers a program designed to eliminate the bins and containers in the alleys while also promoting increased waste diversion.