Mallory Szczepanski

Chicago

Editor-in-Chief, Waste Recycling Magazine at National Waste & Recycling Association

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Articles

Routeware celebrates 25 years of innovation

1 week ago | wastetodaymagazine.com | Mallory Szczepanski

Routeware Inc., a Portland, Oregon-based developer of integrated technology solutions for the waste and recycling industry, marked its 25th anniversary at WasteExpo 2025 in Las Vegas. This milestone reflects the company’s growth, understanding of industry challenges and continuous development of technological advancements.
BCMRC 2025 session preview: How to safely handle batteries

1 week ago | recyclingtoday.com | Mallory Szczepanski

Battery fires continue to pose dangers for waste and recycling operations, and industry leaders are coming together at the Battery and Critical Metals Recycling Conference (June 9-10 in Nashville, Tennessee) to discuss solutions for tackling this ongoing issue.
BCMRC 2025 session preview: Evolution of battery chemistries

3 weeks ago | recyclingtoday.com | Mallory Szczepanski

As technology advances, so do the chemistries powering our batteries. From nickel-cadmium to lithium-ion to sodium-ion, advancements in battery materials and design are necessary to improve performance and address challenges. Each chemistry has implications for aggregators and recyclers, requiring specialized processes for material recovery at the end of a battery's life.
BCMRC 2025 session preview: Battery identification and sorting for safe disposal

3 weeks ago | recyclingtoday.com | Mallory Szczepanski

At the upcoming Battery and Critical Metals Recycling Conference, June 9-10 in Nashville, Tennessee, industry leaders will come together to discuss one of the most pressing safety and operational challenges facing recycling facilities today: the identification and removal of batteries from recycling streams.
BCMRC 2025 keynote session preview: A playbook for accessible battery recycling

1 month ago | recyclingtoday.com | Mallory Szczepanski

The upcoming Battery and Critical Metals Recycling Conference, June 9-10 in Nashville, Tennessee, will kick off with an opening keynote featuring Shannon Crawford Gay, director of recycling and environmental policy at WM; Cameron McDonald, vice president of merchandising, planning and inventory at Batteries Plus; Craig Decker, manager of corporate sales for the Green Bay Packers; and Dominic Brown, director of business development at Cirba Solutions.
BCMRC 2025 session preview: Navigating battery recycling legislation and regulations

1 month ago | recyclingtoday.com | Mallory Szczepanski

As the battery recycling landscape continues to evolve, so do legislative and regulatory changes. At the upcoming Battery and Critical Metals Recycling Conference, June 9-10 in Nashville, Tennessee, industry leaders will examine the complexities surrounding battery and critical metals recovery and recycling.
Empowering communities through education

2 months ago | recyclingtoday.com | Mallory Szczepanski

Recycling education centers are opening their doors to residents and visitors across the country to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the recycling process. Through interactive exhibits, guided tours and hands-on activities, these education centers allow visitors to see firsthand how materials are sorted, processed and eventually transformed into new products.
All hands on deck

2 months ago | cdrecycler.com | Mallory Szczepanski

As the construction and demolition (C&D) industry expands globally, so does demand for effective and efficient solutions to manage construction waste such as gypsum. This has led various stakeholders, including manufacturers, recyclers and municipalities, to explore the associated challenges and opportunities and develop short- and long-term solutions for handling these materials.
C&D World session preview: Key strategies for effective fleet maintenance

Mar 7, 2025 | cdrecycler.com | Mallory Szczepanski

At C&D World 2025, March 11-14 in Dallas, industry professionals will have the opportunity to expand their expertise in construction and demolition (C&D) recycling through a series of dynamic educational sessions. In a session titled “Key Strategies for Effective Fleet Maintenance,” March 13 from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central, Chad Abell, vice president of operations, Coastal Waste & Recycling; Tom Milani, CEO, Michael Brothers Hauling; Allen Burns, president, Richard S.
C&D World session preview: Key strategies for effective fleet maintenance

Mar 7, 2025 | wastetodaymagazine.com | Mallory Szczepanski

At C&D World 2025, March 11-14 in Dallas, industry professionals will have the opportunity to expand their expertise in construction and demolition (C&D) recycling through a series of dynamic educational sessions. In a session titled “Key Strategies for Effective Fleet Maintenance,” March 13 from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central, Chad Abell, vice president of operations, Coastal Waste & Recycling; Tom Milani, CEO, Michael Brothers Hauling; Allen Burns, president, Richard S.