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

The Hill newspaper released its annual list of Washington, D.C.’s top lobbyists on December 6, naming the National Waste & Recycling Association’s (NWRA) Interim President & CEO Jim Riley and WM’s Director of Federal Legislative Affairs Ibn Salaam to its list for the impacts they made on behalf of the waste and recycling industry.

Dec 8, 2023|
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Group Indicted for Illegally Collecting Cash for Recyclables from Ohio Business
Waste Legislation
Group Indicted for Illegally Collecting Cash for Recyclables from Ohio BusinessGroup Indicted for Illegally Collecting Cash for Recyclables from Ohio Business
Nov 13, 2023
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Washington State Examines Legislative Measures to Curb Litter, Single-Use Plastics
Waste Legislation
Washington State Examines Legislative Measures to Curb Litter, Single-Use PlasticsWashington State Examines Legislative Measures to Curb Litter, Single-Use Plastics
byWaste360 Staff
Oct 11, 2023
2 Min Read
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Waste Legislation
Proposed Tax on Plastic Materials is 'Misguided,' Would Harm U.S. Economy and WorkforceProposed Tax on Plastic Materials is 'Misguided,' Would Harm U.S. Economy and Workforce
Sep 25, 2023
2 Min Read
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Waste Legislation
National Safety Council Ramps Up Fight Against Workplace Overdose DeathsNational Safety Council Ramps Up Fight Against Workplace Overdose Deaths
byStefanie Valentic
Sep 19, 2023
1 Min Read
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Waste Legislation
Minneapolis to Reopen Waste Facility to Help Cut Down Illegal DumpingMinneapolis to Reopen Waste Facility to Help Cut Down Illegal Dumping
Sep 14, 2023
1 Min Read
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Waste Legislation
How Waste Pro's Whole Wellness Approach Addresses Worker Mental Health
How Waste Pro's Whole Wellness Approach Addresses Worker Mental Health
Sep 12, 2023
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3 Min Read
City of Stonecrest, Ga. and Metro Green Recycling Navigate Facility Permit Process for Recycling Facility
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
Sep 7, 2023
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9 Min Read
byBarry Shanoff
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BID NOTICE: Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) Waste Conversion Project
BID NOTICE: Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) Waste Conversion Project
Sep 1, 2023
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3 Min Read
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Waste Recycling
Dropping Beverage Container Redemption Rates Signal Need to Revamp Bottle Return Programs
Dropping Beverage Container Redemption Rates Signal Need to Revamp Bottle Return Programs
Aug 31, 2023
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6 Min Read
Connecticut Plans $750K Worth of Landfill Improvements
Waste Legislation
EPA Announces Federal Enforcement Priorities to Protect Communities from Pollution
EPA Announces Federal Enforcement Priorities to Protect Communities from Pollution
Aug 18, 2023
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5 Min Read
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Waste Recycling
Waste and Recycling Fire Report: Achieving the Best Case from a Worst-Case Scenario
Waste and Recycling Fire Report: Achieving the Best Case from a Worst-Case Scenario
Aug 9, 2023
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8 Min Read
byRyan Fogelman
Genentech to Pay Penalty for Claims of Hazardous Waste Violations at South San Francisco Facility
Waste Recycling
Genentech to Pay Penalty for Claims of Hazardous Waste Violations at South San Francisco Facility
Genentech to Pay Penalty for Claims of Hazardous Waste Violations at South San Francisco Facility
Aug 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
Meridian Waste Invests In AEDs at All Operating Facilities
Waste Legislation
Meridian Waste Invests In AEDs at All Operating Facilities
Meridian Waste Invests In AEDs at All Operating Facilities
Aug 8, 2023
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City of Round Rock, Texas Navigates Collection Contract Dispute
Waste Legislation
City of Round Rock, Texas Navigates Collection Contract Dispute
City of Round Rock, Texas Navigates Collection Contract Dispute
Aug 7, 2023
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9 Min Read
byBarry Shanoff
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Stakeholders Gear Up on Global Treaty to Cut Plastic Pollution
Stakeholders Gear Up on Global Treaty to Cut Plastic Pollution
Aug 1, 2023
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4 Min Read
byArlene Karidis
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Waste Legislation
Environmental Hearing Board Dismisses Legal Action Against Encina
Environmental Hearing Board Dismisses Legal Action Against Encina
Jul 21, 2023
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2 Min Read
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Waste Legislation
Huron County, Ohio, Cedar Point Amusement Park Board Legal Ride Over Solid Waste Collection
Huron County, Ohio, Cedar Point Amusement Park Board Legal Ride Over Solid Waste Collection
Jul 6, 2023
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7 Min Read
byBarry Shanoff
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Waste Legislation
Colorado Hires PRO for its EPR Program and Gears Up Beyond
Colorado Hires PRO for its EPR Program and Gears Up Beyond
Jun 19, 2023
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5 Min Read
byArlene Karidis
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Waste Legislation
Educating Lawmakers - Laying Out the Real Deal (WasteExpo 2023)
Educating Lawmakers - Laying Out the Real Deal (WasteExpo 2023)
Jun 15, 2023
60-minute Snapshot: Environmental Justice (WasteExpo 2023)
Waste Legislation
60-minute Snapshot: Environmental Justice (WasteExpo 2023)
60-minute Snapshot: Environmental Justice (WasteExpo 2023)
Jun 15, 2023
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Waste Legislation
A Legal Discussion on the Intersection of ESG, Climate Change and Environmental Justice (WasteExpo 2023)
A Legal Discussion on the Intersection of ESG, Climate Change and Environmental Justice (WasteExpo 2023)
Jun 15, 2023
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Waste Legislation
New York Packaging Reduction Bill Faces Ticking Clock
New York Packaging Reduction Bill Faces Ticking Clock
Jun 8, 2023
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4 Min Read
byArlene Karidis
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Waste Legislation
Colorado's Plastic Pollution Reduction Act Bans Single-Use Plastics, Polystyrene Containers and Enacts Retail Bag Fee
Colorado's Plastic Pollution Reduction Act Bans Single-Use Plastics, Polystyrene Containers and Enacts Retail Bag Fee
May 15, 2023
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6 Min Read
byArlene Karidis
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Waste Legislation
NWRA Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Protect Waste and Recycling Industry from Lawsuits Related to PFAS Contamination Under CERCLA
NWRA Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Protect Waste and Recycling Industry from Lawsuits Related to PFAS Contamination Under CERCLA
May 10, 2023
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2 Min Read
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Waste Legislation
NYC Proposes Mandatory Curbside Compost Collections with Food Scraps Option
NYC Proposes Mandatory Curbside Compost Collections with Food Scraps Option
May 8, 2023
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5 Min Read
byArlene Karidis
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Waste Legislation
Did the City of Fort Smith, Ark. Mislead Residents By Diverting Recyclables to Landfill?
Did the City of Fort Smith, Ark. Mislead Residents By Diverting Recyclables to Landfill?
May 8, 2023
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6 Min Read
byBarry Shanoff
Indiana Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Pass Advanced Recycling Legislation to Boost Economy, Help End Plastic Waste
Waste Legislation
Indiana Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Pass Advanced Recycling Legislation to Boost Economy, Help End Plastic Waste
Indiana Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Pass Advanced Recycling Legislation to Boost Economy, Help End Plastic Waste
Apr 20, 2023
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3 Min Read
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Waste Legislation
EPA to Award New Grants to Bolster Recycling
EPA to Award New Grants to Bolster Recycling
Apr 14, 2023
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5 Min Read
byArlene Karidis
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Waste Legislation
Bidding Process in New Jersey Borough Leads to Legal Battle for Recycle Track Systems (RTS)
Bidding Process in New Jersey Borough Leads to Legal Battle for Recycle Track Systems (RTS)
Apr 10, 2023
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7 Min Read
byBarry Shanoff
Illinois' Chemical Recycling Path Takes Twists and Turns
Waste Legislation
Illinois' Chemical Recycling Path Takes Twists and Turns
Illinois' Chemical Recycling Path Takes Twists and Turns
Mar 28, 2023
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5 Min Read
byArlene Karidis
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Waste Legislation
New Michigan Law Aims to Overhaul State Waste System
New Michigan Law Aims to Overhaul State Waste System
Mar 28, 2023
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5 Min Read
byArlene Karidis
Illinois House Passes Legislation Banning Single-Use Plastics Food Service Containers
Waste Legislation
Illinois House Passes Legislation Banning Single-Use Plastics Food Service Containers
Illinois House Passes Legislation Banning Single-Use Plastics Food Service Containers
Mar 23, 2023
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2 Min Read
byStefanie Valentic
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Waste Legislation
Recyclers Scrap with Wake County, NC Officials Over Metal Scrap Ownership
Recyclers Scrap with Wake County, NC Officials Over Metal Scrap Ownership
Mar 7, 2023
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10 Min Read
byBarry Shanoff
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Waste Legislation
Florida Resident's Well in Danger of Contamination Due to Illegal Dumping
Florida Resident's Well in Danger of Contamination Due to Illegal Dumping
Mar 1, 2023
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1 Min Read

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