Statewide requirements to help prevent copper wire theft will become law on Jan. 1 despite a lawsuit by the scrap metal workers claiming the legislation will effectively shut down their industry.

a trade group that represents scrap metal workers ... Paul, Minneapolis and other cities have struggled with thieves stripping copper wire from streetlights, parks and other public infrastructure.

From picking up piles of wrapping paper and tossing plates and utensils from family dinner, to eventually letting go of your carefully selected Christmas tree, cleaning up after the holidays can ...

1. Price: SMM offers real-time spot and forward prices for different types of copper scrap like Mill Berry, Burnt Copper Wire, Motor Copper, and others, for multiple countries around the world ...

It's important to keep unwanted electronics out of landfills, as many of these items contain hazardous materials. Indiana Household Hazardous Waste Task Force wants to help you find a local program to ...

Italian and Japanese researchers have developed a novel method to free copper wire from its PVC coating ... explains the new process they've developed to recycle an important component of e ...

“And a great way to recycle live trees is to give them back to nature.” Wreaths and garlands will not be accepted. The rain date is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 5. Related:Sustainable ...

Several city recycling programs offer mulch at either a low cost or free of charge to those who bring in their trees. To make these programs work, be sure you remove all decorations, including ...