Key highlights from the 2018 EEC/WTERT Bi-Annual Conference at City College of New York.

Mid-term elections are weeks away, and most recycling professionals running for office are vying for seats at the state and local levels.

As of October 1, the city now mandates that food-permitted businesses donate or compost leftover food.

The act calls on the federal government to help support waste management solutions to reduce marine pollution.

In this month’s edition of Business Insights, we present highlights from a number of solid waste and recycling industry reports.

The program will provide safe and convenient disposal options for both home-generated pharmaceutical drugs and sharps waste.

Residents who fear their bills will increase started a petition to get the issue on the November ballot.

The bill would impose a statewide ban on everyday plastic items, as well as a 10 cent fee on paper bags at grocery stores.

Former EPA officials and employees are concerned the reorganization could open an opportunity to shrink the agency.

So far, 21 states have enacted the law that requires motorists to slow down and move over when approaching certain vehicles.