Mayfield Heights, Ohio-based Beck Aluminum Corp. rejoined ISRI in August. The company distributes a wide array of primary, secondary, primary equivalent aluminum and master alloy products that are produced both domestically and abroad. Beck Aluminum also provides secondary processing of recycled scrap to meet customer end use criteria. “Beck Aluminum hopes to re-establish connections with…
ISRI is seeking public comments on its Recyclability Protocol. The Protocol for Fiber Based Packaging will serve as a research-based approach for users to assess the extent to which fiber-based packaging may be recyclable and does not pose known challenges for the residential recycling system. “The recyclability protocol ensures that the needs of producers and…
Associated Steel Industries Ltd., a division of Milan, Italy-based RIVA Group, is located on the south shore of Montreal, in the port industrial zone of the City of Sainte-Catherine, Quebec. The Canadian metals recycler joined ISRI in January. ASI-Riva’s site covers an area of 23.7 acres. Its proximity to major highways (A30), the St. Lawrence…
Tony Smith, ISRI’s vice president of safety, used former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson’s famous quote, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth,” to illustrate how fire safety works at the E-Scrap Conference and Trade Show, Sept. 19-21 in New Orleans. ISRI had the privilege of hosting “Fire Safety at Your…
Each year the E-Scrap Conference and Trade Show brings together electronics recyclers, information technology asset disposition (ITAD) firms, electronics manufacturers, buyers and brokers of recycled commodities, device repair businesses, government officials, potential investors, and other players in the growing sector. This year, ISRI rebounds from COVID with a big presence Sept. 19-21 at the Hyatt…
Casper, WY.-based ALTS USA LLC buys and sells ferrous and nonferrous recycled metals. The objective of the company is to help local yards, recyclers, processors and brokers buy/sell their recycled materials from/in the international market. The company, which joined ISRI in July, just celebrated its first birthday in the U.S. However, founding members have established…
Island Festival Recycling Corp., which joined ISRI Aug. 1, is a metal recycling company with over 25 years of experience. The third-generation, family-owned company has more than 40 years of experience in the industry. The company buys and sells ferrous and nonferrous metals internationally. Based in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, 20 workers are employed by…
David Wagger, Ph.D., ISRI’s Chief Scientist/Director of Environmental Management, has been selected to serve as a Representative member in the General Services Administration (GSA) Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee (GAP FAC). He was appointed for a two-year term by GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan. The GAP FAC is governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory…
The ISRI Industry Leadership Development Program is designed to provide new-to-the-industry professionals who show great leadership promise with guidance, insight, and skills needed to build an impactful career in the recycling industry. Twenty-four emerging leaders met with 17 experts July 11-12 at ISRI headquarters in Washington, D.C., to learn about their future—and the industry’s. “The…
ISRI’s summer board meetings are underway at the Intercontinental Washington, D.C. – The Wharf. The July 12-14 sessions began Tuesday, July 12, with fresh faces in member volunteer leadership and on staff. Members were introduced to Ryan Bocklage, ISRI’s membership manager; Paula Pagano, director of education; and Komal “Komie” Jain, senior vice president of advocacy….
(Washington, DC) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) Board of Directors will consider the following proposed changes to the Guidelines for Plastic Scrap that were approved by the ISRI Plastics Division on June 14, 2022 at its upcoming Summer Board Meeting to be held in Washington, DC on July 14, 2022: Bale Specifications: HDPE Colored…
On Thursday, June 23, ISRI President Robin Wiener received the 2022 Israel Proler Award at the ISRI Gulf Coast Region’s 2022 summer convention and expo in New Orleans, which runs June 21-24. The award recognizes individuals for their outstanding leadership, achievements, and contributions to the recycling industry. “I am thrilled Robin Wiener is this year’s…