This Issue in Scrap

March/April 2012

ISRI Las Vegas Convention Guide
Watch out, Las Vegas—the ISRI convention and expo is back, and it's a safe bet this will be the biggest and best ISRI show ever.

ISRI Convention Exhibitor List
Your mission? Visit every exhibitor at ISRI's 2012 exposition—about 320 of them. The reward? You'll get to see the latest recycling-specific equipment, technology, products, and services, all in one convenient space.

Moving Mountains
Jerry Simms didn't set out to be an ISRI leader, but fate—in the form of Superfund—compelled him to step up and work for change. In April, he will cap off his 21 years of ISRI service by assuming ISRI's highest elected post. By Kent Kiser

ISRI 2012 Election
ISRI is adding its own excitement to the 2012 political landscape by electing new national officers this April. This year's slate has a contested race for secretary/treasurer.

Ferrous Passport
U.S. exports of ferrous scrap have more than tripled since 2001, thanks largely to surging demand from Turkey and China. The upward trend is likely to continue as other countries step up their steel production and consumption as well. By Ken McEntee

Green Your Fleet
The already-green scrap industry is going greener as more recycling companies use alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas and biodiesel in their truck and off-road fleets. Here's a look at the pros, cons, costs, and paybacks of such moves. By Jim Fowler

Provincial Patchwork
The Canadian provinces that regulate electronics recycling take a variety of approaches, though four are moving toward harmonization. Recyclers that operate on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border compare the operating environments that state and provincial e-scrap laws create. By Amanda Smith-Teutsch

Base Metals (and Other Military Scrap)
The U.S. Defense Department sells more than 150,000 tons of scrap annually. To get in on the action, you need to know about Government Liquidation, the company that sells Uncle Sam's scrap through online auctions. By Theodore Fischer

Safety Series: Keeping Tire Fires at Bay
Some say fires at tire recycling operations are inevitable. True or not, tire recyclers can reduce their fire risks through a combination of good housekeeping, detection and suppression technology, and smart operating practices. By Diana Mota

Equipment Focus: Lift Trucks
When buying a lift truck, recyclers must consider factors such as lift capacity, attachments, engine or motor, and tire type. New powertrain designs and greater capacity might be in this tool's future. By Nancy Mann Jackson

Scrapbook: Scrap Art in the 'Hood
Artist Tyree Guyton turned his blighted Detroit neighborhood into an outdoor artscape featuring many scrap-based works. His efforts—dubbed the Heidelberg Project—have gone beyond recycling materials to transforming lives. By Ann C. Logue

Happy Accidents
If not for coincidences and fortuitous events, Gerry Stewart might never have pursued a five-decade career in scrap metal that has given the industry one of its most respected executives. By Jim Fowler