LATEST NEWS

December 26th, 2008 - BRRFOC Elects New Officers for 2009. The Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee (BRRFOC ) Elects New Officers for 2009. (...) [ read more ]

December 12th, 2008 - AGENDA Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee Board Meeting December 19, 2008. Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee Board Meeting. December 19, 2008 Meeting Agenda. (...) [ read more ]

LATEST LEGISLATION

September 24th, 2008 - Robert E. Lee, VP of BRRFOC, testifies to Legislative and Program Review Investigations Committee. Testimony of Robert E. Lee, Vice-President of the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee to (...) [ read more ]

September 24th, 2008 - BRRFOC Executive Director, Jonathan Bilmes, testifies to Legislative and Program Review Investigations Committee. Testimony of the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee to the Legislative and Program Review (...) [ read more ]

Steel

Sometimes called "tin cans," steel food and beverage containers comprise one of the most desirable items in the mix of recyclables. More steel is recycled each year than the combined weight of recycled aluminum, paper, glass and plastic, according to the Steel Recycling Institute. It is one of the less energy intensive items to recover due to its magnetic properties.

Steel Recycling is increasing globally, due in large part to the tremendous demand for steel throughout the rapidly developing nations of Asia. The U.S. recycling rate for steel scrap reached 76% in 2005 according to the Steel Recycling Institute. Nationwide, steel can recycling has continued its steady growth since 1998, last year reaching 63 percent, its highest level ever, with nearly 1.4 million tons recycled last year. In recent years, this durable, easy to recycle container is largely being displaced on retail shelves by lighterweight plastic and aluminum.