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ISRI proposes amendment to guidelines for MRFs' inbound curbside recyclables

ISRI proposes amendment to guidelines for MRFs' inbound curbside recyclables
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During its fall meeting, scheduled for Nov. 6, 2017, the board of directors for the Washington-based Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) will consider amending ISRI’s scrap specifications to reclassify “clean, dry double-polycoat food packages” to better reflect how material recovery facilities (MRFs) characterize these inbound paper products in the recycling stream.

ISRI says the proposal reflects concerns within the recycling industry that by listing “clean, dry double-polycoat food packages” under “Additional Materials for Inbound Curbside Recyclables for MRFs” in ISRI’s “Scrap Specifications Circular” (page 64), it gives the impression that the material is preferred by MRFs. In reality, the material is not preferred and may be considered prohibitive by MRFs that need a secondary market for their materials to remain viable economic and environmental partners with the communities they serve, the association says. The amendment, if passed, would move “clean, dry double-polycoat food packages” to Paper (not preferred or may be prohibited) with examples (not inclusive) section of the inbound curbside recyclables guidelines.

This amended specification was previously approved by ISRI’s MRF Council, Plastics Division and Paper Division at the Summer Board & Committee Meetings. Per ISRI’s bylaws, the full ISRI board of directors will vote on it at the November meeting. The board may choose to adopt, amend or reject the recommendations of the divisions or table them pending further review.

More information about the rules governing the procedures from the addition, amendment or withdrawal of ISRI’s scrap specifications can be found in the “Scrap Specifications Circular.” To submit comments, recommendations or questions, please contact ISRI’s Joe Pickard at [email protected]. A 30-day open comment period follows the board’s vote.

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Source: Recycling Today
ISRI proposes amendment to guidelines for MRFs' inbound curbside recyclables
<![CDATA[During its fall meeting, scheduled for Nov. 6, 2017, the board of directors for the Washington-based Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) will consider amending ISRI’s scrap specifications to reclassify “clean, dry double-polycoat food packages” to better reflect how material recovery facilities (MRFs) characterize these inbound paper products in the recycling stream. ISRI says the proposal reflects concerns within the recycling industry that by listing “clean, dry double-polycoat food packages” under “Additional Materials for Inbound Curbside Recyclables for MRFs” in ISRI’s “Scrap Specifications Circular” (page 64), it gives the impression that the material is preferred by MRFs. In reality, the material is not preferred and may be considered prohibitive by MRFs that need a secondary market for their materials to remain viable economic and environmental partners with the communities they serve, the association says. The amendment, if passed, would move “clean, dry double-polycoat food packages” to Paper (not preferred or may be prohibited) with examples (not inclusive) section of the inbound curbside recyclables guidelines. This amended specification was previously approved by ISRI’s MRF Council, Plastics Division and Paper Division at the Summer Board & Committee Meetings. Per ISRI’s bylaws, the full ISRI board of directors will vote on it at…

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