Kristin Smith

Kristin is a member of the Recycling Today staff.

Answering the call

When Portland, Oregon, passed an ordinance requiring recycling of all dry discards, Waste Management responded with a sophisticated solution that continues to be effective to this day.

Making headway

Infrastructure is being discussed again thanks in part to a push by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

Podcast Interview: Dennis Slater

Dennis Slater, president, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), discusses the association's recent U.S. Infrastructure Advantage report and its implications for the demolition and C&D recycling sectors with C&DR Editor Kristin Smith.

WasteExpo 2017 interview: Tammy Holtzman-Shields

Tammy Holtzman-Shields, president of the NWRA Women's Council, discusses its work with Recycling Today Media Group's Kristin Smith.

WasteExpo 2017 interview: Harold Graves

Harold Graves of Texas Disposal Systems provides advice for integrating telematics into existing fleets during an interview with Recycling Today Media Group Editor Kristin Smith.

WasteExpo 2017 interview: Ben Harvey

Ben Harvey, president of E.L. Harvey & Sons and NWRA board of trustees incoming chair discusses his involvement with the association in an interview with Recycling Today Media Group's Kristin Smith.

WasteExpo 2017 interview: Tyler Frisbie

Tyler Frisbie, managing partner and president, Global Recruiters McKinney, shares insights into how to attract and retain top talent in the waste and recycling industry with Recycling Today Media Group's Kristin Smith.

WasteExpo 2017: CEOs leave no holds barred

CEOs at the Waste360 Investor Summit candidly discuss industry issues.

WasteExpo 2017 interview: Kevin Kraushaar

The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) interim CEO discusses NWRA's safety and advocacy efforts and WasteExpo 2017 offerings in New Orleans.

Direct deposit

Ordinances in the Pacific Northwest are helping volumes at C&D recycling facilities, but end markets continue to be a challenge.