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Recycling Facility Given Numerous Fines After Post-Death Investigations

Nov 03, 2022

A South Carolina recycling facility has been found to violate a number of operational rules after the death of a man.

Jacksonville City Council Approves Contract with GFL Environmental

Oct 27, 2022

The city council of Jacksonville approved a seven year contract with GFL Environmental earlier this week.

Balcones Resources Awarded City of Phoenix Recycling Contract

Oct 21, 2022

Thanks to the approval of an ordinance by the Phoenix City Council, Balcones Resources has been awarded the City of Phoenix recyclable materials processing contract.

Monticello City Council Has One Month To Decide on a Waste Hauler

Oct 20, 2022

The Monticello City Council is now less than a month away from deciding on one single waste hauler to provide for the city.

Matthew Karmel of Offit Kurman Uses Law to Stimulate Positive Change in the Waste and Recycling Industry

Oct 20, 2022

After eight years of practicing environmental law at a regional law firm, Matthew Karmel is excited to take the next step in his waste and recycling journey with the Offit Kurman law firm. This Waste360 40 Under 40 winner sat down with Waste360 to...

NYC's New Trash Rules Against Rats

Oct 19, 2022

The New York City Sanitization Department has announced new rules to hopefully diminish the city's rat population.

Metro Service Group Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Oct 19, 2022

New Orleans waste hauler Metro Service Group has filed for bankruptcy protection claiming the current contract with the city is inaccurate.

Evans Landscaping Is on Tight Timeline for Illegal Dumping Recovery

Oct 18, 2022

Evans Landscaping will have until the end of the year to complete several requirements by the Ohio EPA to make up for its illegal dumping.

Wilmington College Agriculture Students Lobby on Food Waste in Washington D.C.

Oct 18, 2022

Each year agriculture students from Wilmington College make a trip to Washington D.C. to lobby for issues related to their industry. This year they lobbied for food waste to be brought to an end.

The Landfill Search for Zion Foster's Remains Has Concluded

Oct 17, 2022

The search for Zion Fosters remains at the Pine Tree Acres landfill have concluded. Foster's mother speaks out.