Construction & Demolition Recycling

09/12/2025

The Construction & Demolition Recycling Association has announced that its signature annual event—formerly known as C&D World—is scheduled for Jan. 27-30, 2026, at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida.

The 2026 event marks the debut of the conference under its new name: CDRA Annual Conference and Tradeshow.

The new name for the event, to be held at Florida’s Saddlebrook Resort in January, reflects the organization’s updated branding and vision.

09/08/2025

🚨 See the T409 in action at Scrap Expo 2025!

Sierra International Machinery’s 22-ton diesel material handler is built for efficiency and reliability, with a 32-foot boom and rotator grapple, fuel-efficient 145-hp Cummins engine, heavy-duty blade, stabilizers and solid tires. Add in an elevated A/C cab for comfort and visibility, and you’ve got a machine ready to take on the toughest recycling environments.

Join us Sept. 16-17, 2025 in Louisville, KY. We're a week away -- this is your last chance to register!
🔗 www.scrapexpo.net/register
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09/05/2025

SPONSORED: Recycling Today is proud to support the Northeast Recycling Council, Inc.'s 2025 Rethink Resource Use Conference Oct. 6-8, at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Hotel in Boston. Join us to explore innovative ideas, share best practices and collaborate on solutions that can drive meaningful change across the industry.

View the agenda and register: https://bit.ly/4l9OsHt.

We hope to see you there!

09/04/2025

Big changes are ahead for the metals recycling industry. Are you ready?

Steel mills and aluminum producers are expanding melt shop capacity while technology is reshaping feedstock requirements. These shifts are transforming the way recyclers do business, making it more important than ever to stay ahead of the curve.

📍 Join us at in Louisville, KY (Sept. 16-17) for:
A Changing Landscape
Monday, Sept. 16 | 10:45–11:45 a.m. ET

Hear from top industry leaders who will share their perspectives on how changing scrap flows and raw material needs are impacting the metals recycling industry:
✅ John Sacco, Sierra
✅ Ryan Eckert, Advantage Metals Recycling - A Nucor Company
✅ Frank Goulding, SA Recycling
✅ Bill Sulak, Ferrous Processing & Trading Co.
✅ Nick Tolomeo, American Iron & Metal

Don’t miss this insightful session at Scrap Expo 2025.
🔗 Register today: https://web.cvent.com/event/fe98bd18-d5ec-4dc9-b321-3ff048f0c97f/regPage:ec8bdd2e-7aa0-4d84-9868-f5d070b0966e?rp=6cd52098-a810-4a49-9935-a7c2418897d6
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09/04/2025

The Associated General Contractors of America has listed immigration enforcement activities as among factors causing construction workforce shortages and resulting project delays.

The trade group says worker shortages caused in part by immigration enforcement methods are delaying projects in the United States.

09/02/2025

🚀 We’ve launched the 2026 CDRA Conference & Tradeshow—formerly C&D World—and registration is now open!

This annual gathering brings together CDRA members and non-members from the C&D recycling sector, aligning with CDRA’s mission to advance the industry, influence the future of recycling and collaborate with leading professionals, vendors and stakeholders.

📅 Jan. 27-30, 2026 | Saddlebrook Resort, Tampa, FL

Expect:
- Sessions on critical industry trends
- Networking with leaders and decision-makers
- An exhibit hall showcasing the latest equipment and services

Early bird rates are live! Secure your spot at a discounted rate and join the leaders shaping the future of C&D recycling. 🔗https://web.cvent.com/event/95f657e1-4cd6-4a39-baac-78fd96475739/register?rp=52857ccb-8774-46ad-94bc-0e03e5f52bea
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&DRecycling

08/29/2025

The National Demolition Association has launched its Demolition Workforce Development Toolbox, a system meant to help member companies recruit, train and retain talent. The NDA says the platform provides a structured framework for “lifelong career growth” for entry-level positions to leadership roles.

The Demolition Workforce Development Toolbox is meant to help NDA member companies recruit, train and retain talent.

08/28/2025

🎙️ is almost here! Our publisher, Jim Keefe, joined A Scrap Life Podcast to share what’s in store Sept. 16-17 in Louisville, KY. From our biggest outdoor and indoor exhibit areas yet to live demos of stationary shears, loggers/balers, grapples and compact equipment.

Don’t miss it! Register now at www.scrapexpo.net/register
Check out the episode here:

Podcast Episode · A Scrap Life · 08/26/2025 · 34m

08/27/2025

Southeast Recycling Group will acquire Sisk Scrap Recycling, a recycled metals processor, in a transaction that is expected to close in late September.

The Siegel family business Southeast Recycling Group has reached an agreement to acquire Sisk Scrap Recycling, which has two locations in South Carolina.

08/27/2025

SPONSORED: From debris movement to material loading, Komatsu’s WA475-11 and WA485-11-wheel loaders are ready for the demands of many applications, especially demolition and recycling.

Engineered for performance, control and visibility.

08/25/2025

See it firsthand at Scrap Expo 2025: the Predator Scrap Baler & Car Logger from Harris American Company. Built with a three-arm compression system, the Predator maximizes box folding speed and delivers heavier bales and logs. Its best-in-class frame provides unmatched strength, compression force, and durability, while offering the versatility to process both ferrous and nonferrous scrap.

Join us in 3 WEEKS, Sept. 17-18, at the Kentucky Exposition Center!

Don’t miss your chance to watch the Predator run live in the outdoor demo area alongside other cutting-edge scrap processing equipment. Check out the full lineup: https://www.scrapexpo.net/page/demo-highlight/

Register today: https://web.cvent.com/event/fe98bd18-d5ec-4dc9-b321-3ff048f0c97f/register?rp=6cd52098-a810-4a49-9935-a7c2418897d6
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08/23/2025

Technology Spotlight at is so packed with insights, we had to split it into TWO sessions!

🎤Part 1: The Supplier Perspective - Hear from leading technology suppliers on how innovations in sorting, separation, and processing are helping recyclers deliver low-copper shred, furnace-ready aluminum charges, and refined copper packages.
🎤Part 2: The Processor Perspective - Top processors share how they’re putting this technology into action to meet ever-evolving consumer demands.

With speakers from companies like NRT, MSS, Steinert, Eriez, SGM Magnetics, Wendt Corp., SA Recycling, Gershow Recycling and more, this is the session for anyone looking to stay ahead in metals recycling.

Don’t miss it! Register now: https://web.cvent.com/event/fe98bd18-d5ec-4dc9-b321-3ff048f0c97f/register?rp=6cd52098-a810-4a49-9935-a7c2418897d6&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=scrap_expo
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