Legislation & Regulation

Making manufacturers pay is a great sound bite for all of recycling’s problems. But is it worth all the downside?

Wheelabrator Technologies is in the process of applying for permits for the dump with the state EPA.

The City Council approved the measure after signing a regional agreement to replace the Larimer County landfill, which is near capacity.

The exclusion will lift a 25 percent tariff on critical shredding machine components.

The plastics industry needs to make some serious changes to save its relationship with recyclers.

The ban takes effect immediately; all government agencies will have to comply within 120 days with full implementation by the end of 2019.

The package includes 13 bills that tackle single-use plastics, Styrofoam waste, e-waste and waste reduction via improved recycling and composting.