Legislation & Regulation

Updates on key pieces of legislation and government regulations affecting the waste and recycling industry, including from the EPA.

Earthjustice Files PFAS Suit Against DOD

Mar 03, 2020

The lawsuit alleges that DOD failed to conduct required environmental reviews for proper disposal of PFAS-containing firefighting foams.

New Observations on PFAS from GWMS

Mar 02, 2020

In this month’s edition of Business Insights, we offer new observations on PFAS gleaned from two sessions at GWMS.

Talking Safety, Cannabis and Public Sector Programs

Mar 02, 2020

Episode 47: A conversation with Josh Mann, public sector solutions manager for Waste Management.

New York State Delays Plastic Bag Ban Enforcement

Mar 02, 2020

The state agreed on a delay after a temporary restraining order was filed in Albany County Supreme Court.

Montgomery County, Va., Approves Waste Ordinance

Feb 28, 2020

The new ordinance requires all commercial garbage to be delivered to facilities operated by the Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority.

EPA Breaks Down What Coal Ash Rule Means for Waste Facilities

Feb 28, 2020

During GWMS 2020, EPA representatives provided an update on what waste facilities need to know regarding amendments to the 2015 CCR rulemaking.

BAN Publishes Newest Version of e-Stewards Standard

Feb 28, 2020

The 4th Version of the e-Stewards Certification Program's Ethical Electronics Recycling and Refurbishment Standard launched this week.

Waste Management to Identify Gaps in Recycling Infrastructure

Feb 27, 2020

The company will publish a report that will identify gaps in recycling infrastructure and highlight which of its processing facilities have been upgraded.

Two Bills Target Recycling, Disposal of Wind Turbine Blades

Feb 27, 2020

One bill would ban the disposal of wind turbine blades in landfills, while the other would allow only the base material of blades and towers to be buried in abandoned coal mine sites.

Testing Emerging PFAS Treatment Technologies

Feb 27, 2020

During GWMS 2020, experts discussed some of the most widely used and tested PFAS remediation technologies.

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Legislation & Regulation

Updates on key pieces of legislation and government regulations affecting the waste and recycling industry, including from the EPA.

Keep You Informed