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NWRA supports drug disposal bill to help curb opioid crisis
The legislation would enable the Drug Enforcement Agency to help states with the disposal of controlled substances.
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New York Gov. Cuomo opposes upstate WTE facility
Cuomo said the incinerator project is "not consistent" with his administration's goals for protecting public health, the environment and an agriculture-based economy in the area.
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Call2Recycle launches Bay Area battery safety campaign
The "Avoid the Spark" campaign aims to educate consumers about the "hidden dangers" of improper battery disposal, particularly regarding lithium-based batteries.
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ICE worksite investigations are already double that of last year
ICE's enforcement efforts should come as no surprise, as the agency began warning employers last year that it planned to at least quadruple investigations.
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Environmental groups sue Casella over alleged pollution from landfill
The Toxics Action Center and Conservation Law Foundation claim Casella has violated the Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants from the Bethlehem Landfill into the Ammonoosuc River.
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AF&PA: US paper recovery rate drops to 65.8% in 2017
The association has a goal to exceed 70% paper recovery for recycling by 2020 as part of its Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 initiative.
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Australian VR app gives students a virtual recycling plant tour
The app gives users a walkthrough of the Hume recycling plant in Canberra, allowing students to virtually sort waste and play a series of mini-games to understand how recycling works.
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Waste Connections announces leadership changes
CFO Worthing Jackman will succeed Steve Bouck as president as he retires following over 20 years at the company.
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Rubicon, Georgia Tech to develop exoskeleton for waste collectors
The futuristic tech will aim to make waste slinging "safer" and "more efficient" by identifying and supporting parts of the body that are under strain.
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Pace Glass breaks ground on 'world's largest' glass recycling facility
Once operational, this plant will increase the company's processing capacity to nearly 90 tons an hour.
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Facing driver shortage, Waste Management turns to job fairs, bonuses
The talent gap also has forced the company to abandon its promise to compost yard waste in one city, sending it directly to the landfill.
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Volvo unveils another electric refuse collection vehicle
The new model is designed for "heavier city distribution and refuse transport operations," and can carry a gross weight of 27 metric tons.
UPDATED: May 11, 2018 at 9:44 a.m.
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San Francisco to install Bigbelly receptacles citywide
The investment in the smart trash containers is part of Mayor Mark Farrell's citywide cleaning efforts.
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ACC aims to recycle, recover or reuse 100% of plastic packaging by 2040
The ambitious goals will be achieved "through innovation and cooperation," Steve Russell, ACC's VP of plastics, said in a press briefing.
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CLF appeals decision to expand Wheelabrator monofill in Massachusetts
MassDEP issued final approval in April for more capacity at a controversial ash disposal site adjacent to one of the country's oldest waste-to-energy facilities.
UPDATED: May 10, 2018 at 10:29 a.m.
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South Carolina Gov. McMaster signs Solid Waste Emergency Fund into law
The law requires collectors of C&D debris to reuse, recycle or transfer at least 75% of the total weigh of each separated material type received during a calendar year.
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Fiberight CEO suggests delayed facility in Maine will open by December
"It will work," CEO Craig Stuart-Paul said at a town hall meeting this week. "We will prove it to you."
UPDATED: May 10, 2018 at 10:41 a.m.
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NLRB considers rulemaking to settle joint-employer uncertainty
The move could bring the end of the Browning-Ferris standard and years of drama surrounding joint employment.
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Maryland Gov. Hogan signs Slow Down to Get Around law
The legislation requires drivers approaching the rear of a collection truck to change lanes or slow down.
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Waste Management sues over 'arbitrary' bidding process in Carson, California
The suit alleges that Carson preselected WRI, the winner of the 15-year residential trash collection contract.
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USDA brainstorms food waste solutions with stakeholders
Participants included Reps. Chellie Pingree and David Young, as well as representatives from Feeding America, WRI, the National Consumers League and the Food Recovery Network.
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US landfill capacity to drop 15% over next 5 years
SWEEP leaders cite China's volatile import regulations as a major driver for this decrease in capacity.
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Republic beats 7 rivals in bid for Washington county landfill
The privatization of the landfill is being debated, as some argue the county should continue running the landfill for the sake of costs and disposal capacity.
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Washington, DC approves bill to incentivize residential composting
The Residential Composting Incentives Amendment Act of 2017 establishes a rebate of up to $75 for residents who install a home composting or vermicomposting system.
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Study: Climate change beliefs don't predict pro-environmental behaviors
Findings indicate that people's beliefs about climate change and sustainability are not reflected in their self-reported behaviors such as recycling and using public transit.
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