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ReMA Report: Recycling Industry Contributes $116 Billion to U.S. Economy

April 22, 2021 | Press Release |
Economic Might and Environmental Benefits of Recycling Celebrated on Earth Day 2021 April 22, 2021 (Washington, DC) – The U.S. recycling industry contributes $116 billion in economic output to the national economy, according to preliminary data released today by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) during its annual convention and exposition. “As the industry...

ISRI2021 Attendee List Now Available

April 21, 2021 |
The list of ISRI2021 attendees (as of April 20) is now available. Attendees can use this list to assist in coordinating networking opportunities within the virtual event platform.

Mike Hickok Presented with ISRI’s Golden Wrench Award

April 20, 2021 | Press Release |
PADNOS Employee Demonstrates Exemplary Commitment to Safety (Washington, DC) – For demonstrating outstanding efforts, achievements, and contributions to ensure commercial vehicles are safe on the road, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) presented its 2021 Golden Wrench Award to Mike Hickok. “ISRI is very proud to honor Mike with its Golden Wrench Award,” said ReMA...

Anthony Tillman Presented with ISRI’s Driver of the Year Award

April 20, 2021 | Press Release |
United Scrap Metal Employee has Logged 26 Years of Safe Driving (Washington, DC) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) presented Anthony Tillman with its 2021 ReMA Safe Driver of the Year Award for completing over 26 verifiable years of safe driving. “Anthony has over two decades of safe driving experience,” said ReMA Senior...

Update on Federal 2021 Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP)

April 16, 2021 |
On January 15, 2021, U.S. EPA finalized the Federal 2021 MSGP. The 2021 MSGP was published in the Federal Register on February 19, 2021 and became effective March 1, 2021. The Federal 2021 MSGP applies to member facilities located only in DC, ID, MA, NH, and NM, as well as federal areas.  Member facilities in...

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