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Waste Legislation
Resident Alleges City of Fort Smith Misused Curbside Recycling Funds, Sent Recyclables to LandfillResident Alleges City of Fort Smith Misused Curbside Recycling Funds, Sent Recyclables to Landfill

Is it reasonable to expect that when a local government assesses its residents and businesses for specific government services, the funds it collects will actually be used for such purposes?  For those who have paid the charges, what recourse do they have for a period when the service is dormant?  A recent Arkansas court decision provides answers.

byBarry Shanoff
Sep 14, 2022
8 Min Read
Ya Fav Trashman Terrill Haigler Announces Run for City Council logo in a gray background |
Waste Legislation
Ya Fav Trashman Terrill Haigler Announces Run for City CouncilYa Fav Trashman Terrill Haigler Announces Run for City Council
Sep 6, 2022
2 Min Read
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Landfill
Man's Body Found in Landfill Identified 17 Years LaterMan's Body Found in Landfill Identified 17 Years Later
Sep 2, 2022
1 Min Read
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Waste Legislation
What's Next for Extended Producer Responsibility - An Update from Colorado: Part 2What's Next for Extended Producer Responsibility - An Update from Colorado: Part 2
byStefanie Valentic
Aug 26, 2022
7 Min Read
What's Next for Extended Producer Responsibility - An Update from Colorado: Part 1
Waste Legislation
What's Next for Extended Producer Responsibility - An Update from Colorado: Part 1What's Next for Extended Producer Responsibility - An Update from Colorado: Part 1
byStefanie Valentic
Aug 25, 2022
5 Min Read
ISRI Addresses State Legislators on Recycling Priorities logo in a gray background |
Waste Legislation
ISRI Addresses State Legislators on Recycling PrioritiesISRI Addresses State Legislators on Recycling Priorities
Aug 17, 2022
2 Min Read
EnviroLeach to License Technology to Recycle Catalytic Converters
Waste Management Business
Fremont Recycling Firm Implicated In Purchase of Hundreds of Stolen Catalytic Converters
Fremont Recycling Firm Implicated In Purchase of Hundreds of Stolen Catalytic Converters
Aug 11, 2022
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1 Min Read
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Waste Collection & Transfer
Trash Collection Lands Recology in Legal Debate Over Acceptable Noise Levels
Trash Collection Lands Recology in Legal Debate Over Acceptable Noise Levels
Aug 9, 2022
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7 Min Read
byBarry Shanoff
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Waste Legislation
NWRA Releases Third Quarter Lobbying Disclosure Reports
NWRA Releases Third Quarter Lobbying Disclosure Reports
Aug 9, 2022
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2 Min Read
NWRA Urges Members of Congress to Reject the Corporate Book Minimum Tax logo in a gray background | NWRA Urges Members of Congress to Reject the Corporate Book Minimum Tax
Waste Legislation
NWRA Urges Members of Congress to Reject the Corporate Book Minimum Tax
NWRA Urges Members of Congress to Reject the Corporate Book Minimum Tax
Aug 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
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Waste Legislation
NWRA Urges Senators to Oppose Tax Increases on Businesses in Budget Reconciliation Bill
NWRA Urges Senators to Oppose Tax Increases on Businesses in Budget Reconciliation Bill
Aug 5, 2022
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1 Min Read
Lawsuit: 9/11 Debris Released Hazardous Emissions at Fresh Kills Landfill logo in a gray background | Lawsuit: 9/11 Debris Released Hazardous Emissions at Fresh Kills Landfill
Waste Recycling
Lawsuit: 9/11 Debris Released Hazardous Emissions at Fresh Kills Landfill
Lawsuit: 9/11 Debris Released Hazardous Emissions at Fresh Kills Landfill
Aug 4, 2022
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1 Min Read
NWRA Opposes GA EPD Changes to Permit Application Guidance for New MSWDFs or Horizontal Expansions logo in a gray background | NWRA Opposes GA EPD Changes to Permit Application Guidance for New MSWDFs or Horizontal Expansions
Waste Legislation
NWRA Opposes GA EPD Changes to Permit Application Guidance for New MSWDFs or Horizontal Expansions
NWRA Opposes GA EPD Changes to Permit Application Guidance for New MSWDFs or Horizontal Expansions
Aug 4, 2022
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1 Min Read
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Waste Legislation
Senate Adopts Recycling Legislation Supported by NWRA
Senate Adopts Recycling Legislation Supported by NWRA
Jul 29, 2022
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2 Min Read
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Waste Management Business
NYC Targets Haulers with Mob Ties
NYC Targets Haulers with Mob Ties
Jul 28, 2022
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1 Min Read
NWRA Urges Congress to Pass CHIPS for America Legislation logo in a gray background | NWRA Urges Congress to Pass CHIPS for America Legislation
Waste Legislation
NWRA Urges Congress to Pass CHIPS for America Legislation
NWRA Urges Congress to Pass CHIPS for America Legislation
Jul 27, 2022
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1 Min Read
New Castle County Reaffirms Landfill Height Ordinance logo in a gray background | New Castle County Reaffirms Landfill Height Ordinance
Landfill
New Castle County Reaffirms Landfill Height Ordinance
New Castle County Reaffirms Landfill Height Ordinance
Jul 26, 2022
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1 Min Read
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Waste Legislation
Massachusetts Lawmakers Support Climate Bill with Provisions Sought By NWRA Massachusetts Chapter
Massachusetts Lawmakers Support Climate Bill with Provisions Sought By NWRA Massachusetts Chapter
Jul 26, 2022
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1 Min Read
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Wastewater
EPA Settles with PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer on Hazardous Wastewater Violations
EPA Settles with PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer on Hazardous Wastewater Violations
Jul 15, 2022
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2 Min Read
byStefanie Valentic
NWRA Urges House and Senate Leaders to Oppose Legislation Harmful to Small Businesses logo in a gray background | NWRA Urges House and Senate Leaders to Oppose Legislation Harmful to Small Businesses
Waste Legislation
NWRA Urges House and Senate Leaders to Oppose Legislation Harmful to Small Businesses
NWRA Urges House and Senate Leaders to Oppose Legislation Harmful to Small Businesses
Jul 13, 2022
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2 Min Read
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Waste Collection & Transfer
Flow Control and Collection and Transfer of Locally Generated Garbage
Flow Control and Collection and Transfer of Locally Generated Garbage
Jul 7, 2022
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4 Min Read
byBarry Shanoff
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Waste Collection & Transfer
When Does Trash Collection Cause Emotional Distress?
When Does Trash Collection Cause Emotional Distress?
Jul 7, 2022
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3 Min Read
byBarry Shanoff
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Waste Legislation
Governor Newsom Signs Country's Most Stringent EPR Legislation
Governor Newsom Signs Country's Most Stringent EPR Legislation
Jul 1, 2022
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2 Min Read
NWRA Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan House Legislation to Strengthen Recycling Efforts logo in a gray background | NWRA Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan House Legislation to Strengthen Recycling Efforts
Waste Legislation
NWRA Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan House Legislation to Strengthen Recycling Efforts
NWRA Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan House Legislation to Strengthen Recycling Efforts
Jun 27, 2022
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2 Min Read
NWRA Sends Comments to SEC on Proposed Climate Change Disclosure Rule logo in a gray background | NWRA Sends Comments to SEC on Proposed Climate Change Disclosure Rule
Waste Legislation
NWRA Sends Comments to SEC on Proposed Climate Change Disclosure Rule
NWRA Sends Comments to SEC on Proposed Climate Change Disclosure Rule
Jun 22, 2022
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2 Min Read
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Waste Legislation
New Hampshire Passes Advanced Recycling Law
New Hampshire Passes Advanced Recycling Law
Jun 20, 2022
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2 Min Read
ISRI Applauds Signage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act Into Law logo in a gray background | ISRI Applauds Signage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act Into Law
Waste Legislation
ISRI Applauds Signage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act Into Law
ISRI Applauds Signage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act Into Law
Jun 17, 2022
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2 Min Read
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Waste Legislation
U.S. Representatives, NGOs Urge Congress to Pass Federal Plastics Regulations
U.S. Representatives, NGOs Urge Congress to Pass Federal Plastics Regulations
Jun 16, 2022
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6 Min Read
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Waste Legislation
Exercising Reasonable Care During Collection and on the Road
Exercising Reasonable Care During Collection and on the Road
Jun 8, 2022
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7 Min Read
byBarry Shanoff
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Waste Legislation
60-minute Snapshot: Advocacy (WasteExpo 2022)
60-minute Snapshot: Advocacy (WasteExpo 2022)
Jun 6, 2022
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Waste Legislation
Super Session: Challenges and Opportunities of EPR (Part 1) (WasteExpo 2022)
Super Session: Challenges and Opportunities of EPR (Part 1) (WasteExpo 2022)
Jun 6, 2022
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Waste Legislation
Super Session: Challenges and Opportunities of EPR (Part 2) (WasteExpo 2022)
Super Session: Challenges and Opportunities of EPR (Part 2) (WasteExpo 2022)
Jun 6, 2022
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Waste Legislation
Marijuana (and Other Substances): DOT and Non-DOT Best Practices (WasteExpo 2022)
Marijuana (and Other Substances): DOT and Non-DOT Best Practices (WasteExpo 2022)
Jun 6, 2022
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Waste Legislation
Colorado Governor Signs Landmark Law Shifting Recycling Responsibility to Private Sector
Colorado Governor Signs Landmark Law Shifting Recycling Responsibility to Private Sector
Jun 6, 2022
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6 Min Read
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Waste Legislation
Collaboration Leads the Way in Connecticut to New Extended Producer Responsibility Law for Management of Discarded Residential Gas Cylinders
Collaboration Leads the Way in Connecticut to New Extended Producer Responsibility Law for Management of Discarded Residential Gas Cylinders
May 27, 2022
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6 Min Read

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