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Republic Services Expands Natural Gas Fleet in Denver Area

Aug 19, 2018

The Recycling Partnership, Industry Leaders Invest in Education Grants

Aug 17, 2018

PADNOS Acquires Interest in GLR Advanced Recycling

Aug 17, 2018

Podcast Dives into Impacts of Ocean Plastic

Aug 17, 2018

NWRA Files Comments Urging FMCSA to Grant Industrywide HOS/ELD Exemption

Aug 16, 2018

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New Strategy Aims to Tackle Food Waste in Canada

Aug 13, 2018

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Aug 14, 2018

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California Sharps and Drug Takeback Bill Inches Toward Governor’s Desk

Aug 19, 2018

A dozen jurisdictions in the state already require manufacturers to manage wasted drugs and/or sharps, but there has been pushback.

ISRI Raises Alarm Over Trump Tariff Policies

Aug 19, 2018

ISRI’s letter to administration officials details the impacts the current tariff policy is having on the...

Podcast Dives into Impacts of Ocean Plastic

Aug 17, 2018

A Forbes podcast covers the fast-growing problem of plastics in our oceans and the evolution of some domestic...

China’s Changing Import Regulations: What Does It All Mean?

A new normal has descended on the world of recycling. China’s latest bans, restrictions and contamination regulations are making life difficult for stakeholders across the board. But it’s also proving hard for recyclers and municipalities to stay up to speed on this evolving situation. Check out our latest white paper, which includes an array of useful resources all in one place.

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NWRA Files Comments Urging FMCSA to Grant Industrywide HOS/ELD Exemption

Aug 16, 2018

These comments come as part of an NWRA-led effort on behalf of the entire waste and recycling industry.

Thailand Announces Ban on E-waste, Plastic Imports

Aug 16, 2018

The government reported there would be a two-year timeline for banning plastic, but it has yet to specify a timeline for e-waste.

Poland Returns Illegal Waste Shipped from the U.K.

Aug 16, 2018

A criminal investigation has been launched after illegal waste disguised as plastic recycling was intercepted at a Polish port.

DEC to Launch Effort to Improve Recycling in New York

Aug 15, 2018

Gov. Andrew Cuomo directed DEC to hold stakeholder meetings to identify new actions in response to changes in global recycling markets.

Boulder, Colo., Increases Commercial Waste Diversion Rate

Aug 14, 2018

About 43 percent of commercial waste is now being diverted from landfill.

New Strategy Aims to Tackle Food Waste in Canada

Aug 13, 2018

The strategy was released to encourage systematic and consumer behavior change to reduce food waste in Canada.

Garbage Business Sparks Controversy in Phillipsburg, N.J.

Aug 10, 2018

Area residents petitioned against allowing the business in town, citing concerns over smells, traffic and the impact on...

Global Market Changes Mean Higher Recycling Costs

Aug 10, 2018

Vermont’s Chittenden Solid Waste District urges residents to get better at reducing how much waste they generate amid global upheavals.

Legal: How to Win a Waste Services Contract

Aug 10, 2018

The city of Garfield, N.J., recently gained notoriety by successfully defending a lawsuit brought by a waste hauler that had challenged the city’s right to enforce strict bidding requirements for its collection contract.

Salem, Ore., Considers Plastic Grocery Bag Ban

Aug 09, 2018

City officials are expected to vote on whether to adopt a plastic grocery bag ban later this month.

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