Waste Legislation

Navigating Legislation: Insights on EPR Implementation Challenges Navigating Legislation: Insights on EPR Implementation Challenges

In this Waste360 Q&A, Dan Bacehowski, EPR lead/senior client manager at HDR, advises on navigating next steps for municipalities, hauling companies, and materials recovery facility (MRF) operators. He discusses who may end up paying for what, and broaches delegating authority to the producer responsibility organization (PRO).

Feb 3, 2025

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Waste Legislation

Tennessee Senator to Introduce Bill Aimed at Reducing Waste Through Producer Responsibility Tennessee Senator to Introduce Bill Aimed at Reducing Waste Through Producer Responsibility

Dec 18, 2024

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Waste Legislation

USDA-FDA Request Feedback About Food Date Labeling USDA-FDA Request Feedback About Food Date Labeling

Dec 4, 2024

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Illinois Launches Sweeping Battery EPR Law Illinois Launches Sweeping Battery EPR Law

byArlene Karidis

Nov 19, 2024

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EPA to Charge Oil, Gas Companies Federal Fee for High Methane Emission Output EPA to Charge Oil, Gas Companies Federal Fee for High Methane Emission Output

Nov 14, 2024

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Minnesota Months Away from Sweeping PFAS Ban Minnesota Months Away from Sweeping PFAS Ban

byArlene Karidis

Oct 31, 2024

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Waste Legislation

Washington State Department of Ecology Hands Out Over $400,000 in Fines to Plastic Producers

Washington State Department of Ecology Hands Out Over $400,000 in Fines to Plastic Producers

Proposed Federal Law Targets Plastic Barrage; Follows Similar National Efforts

Proposed Federal Law Targets Plastic Barrage; Follows Similar National Efforts

byArlene Karidis, Freelance writer

Waste Legislation

California Passes Three Landmark Environmental Bills

California Passes Three Landmark Environmental Bills

byArlene Karidis, Freelance writer

Waste Legislation

California Bill Would Make EV Battery Producers Responsible for Recycling, End-of-Life Management

California Bill Would Make EV Battery Producers Responsible for Recycling, End-of-Life Management

Waste Legislation

Illinois Law Requires Large Events to Recycle, Compost Materials

Illinois Law Requires Large Events to Recycle, Compost Materials

Waste Legislation

12 States Setting the Standard for Battery Recycling and Safety

12 States Setting the Standard for Battery Recycling and Safety

byGage Edwards, Content Producer

Waste Legislation

Companies Seek Federal EPR: How Producers Can Prepare

Companies Seek Federal EPR: How Producers Can Prepare

byArlene Karidis, Freelance writer

Waste Legislation

Organizations Respond to Minnesota EPR Legislation

Organizations Respond to Minnesota EPR Legislation

byStefanie Valentic, Editorial Director

Waste Legislation

California Lawmakers Advance Two Bills Aiming to Ban Multi-Use Plastic Bags

California Lawmakers Advance Two Bills Aiming to Ban Multi-Use Plastic Bags

Waste Legislation

Colorado Ramps Up for Statewide EPR Implementation

Colorado Ramps Up for Statewide EPR Implementation

byArlene Karidis, Freelance writer

Waste Legislation

Impact of EPR Across the Players in the Waste Industry

Impact of EPR Across the Players in the Waste Industry

Waste Legislation

Colorado Committee Approves Funding for Producer Responsibility Program

Colorado Committee Approves Funding for Producer Responsibility Program

Waste Legislation

EPR and Other Emerging Policies and Laws to Spur Composting

EPR and Other Emerging Policies and Laws to Spur Composting

byArlene Karidis, Freelance writer

Waste Legislation

New York Policy Shapers Push Rigorous PFAS Bill Package

New York Policy Shapers Push Rigorous PFAS Bill Package

byArlene Karidis, Freelance writer

Waste Legislation

Proposed California Bill Would Ban All Plastic Shopping Bags in Grocery Stores

Proposed California Bill Would Ban All Plastic Shopping Bags in Grocery Stores

Waste Legislation

SWANA Responds to Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics

SWANA Responds to Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics

byStefanie Valentic, Editorial Director

Waste Legislation

NWRA’s Anne Germain Highlights Work of Industry to Curb Landfill Gas Emissions Before Senate EPW Committee

NWRA’s Anne Germain Highlights Work of Industry to Curb Landfill Gas Emissions Before Senate EPW Committee

Canada Fights to Save its Ban on Single-Use Plastics

Canada Fights to Save its Ban on Single-Use Plastics

byArlene Karidis, Freelance writer

Oroville, Calif. Introduces New Organic Waste Laws to Reduce Emissions

Oroville, Calif. Introduces New Organic Waste Laws to Reduce Emissions

Waste Legislation

NWRA’s Riley, WM’s Salaam Recognized Among The Hill’s Top Lobbyists for 2023

NWRA’s Riley, WM’s Salaam Recognized Among The Hill’s Top Lobbyists for 2023

Waste Legislation

Group Indicted for Illegally Collecting Cash for Recyclables from Ohio Business

Group Indicted for Illegally Collecting Cash for Recyclables from Ohio Business

Washington State Examines Legislative Measures to Curb Litter, Single-Use Plastics

Waste Legislation

Washington State Examines Legislative Measures to Curb Litter, Single-Use Plastics

Washington State Examines Legislative Measures to Curb Litter, Single-Use Plastics

byWaste360 Staff, Staff

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Waste Legislation

Proposed Tax on Plastic Materials is 'Misguided,' Would Harm U.S. Economy and Workforce

Proposed Tax on Plastic Materials is 'Misguided,' Would Harm U.S. Economy and Workforce

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National Safety Council Ramps Up Fight Against Workplace Overdose Deaths

National Safety Council Ramps Up Fight Against Workplace Overdose Deaths

byStefanie Valentic, Editorial Director

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Minneapolis to Reopen Waste Facility to Help Cut Down Illegal Dumping

Minneapolis to Reopen Waste Facility to Help Cut Down Illegal Dumping

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How Waste Pro's Whole Wellness Approach Addresses Worker Mental Health

How Waste Pro's Whole Wellness Approach Addresses Worker Mental Health

Waste Legislation

City of Stonecrest, Ga. and Metro Green Recycling Navigate Facility Permit Process for Recycling Facility

City of Stonecrest, Ga. and Metro Green Recycling Navigate Facility Permit Process for Recycling Facility

byBarry Shanoff

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Dropping Beverage Container Redemption Rates Signal Need to Revamp Bottle Return Programs

Dropping Beverage Container Redemption Rates Signal Need to Revamp Bottle Return Programs

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