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Survey: California will need dramatic infrastructure expansion to meet organics goals
CalRecycle research estimates the state will require upward of 12-14 million tons of annual processing capacity to meet upcoming targets.
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New Jersey Supreme Court orders temporary closure of embattled landfill
Owned by the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, Keegan Landfill has been the subject of ongoing legal action due to persistent odor complaints.
UPDATED: June 13, 2019 at 9:22 a.m. -
Recycling trade associations still see potential to grow export markets
A new National Waste & Recycling Association program is the latest in a series of efforts to expand markets for scrap commodities, as well as for goods and services.
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Report: Retailers 'failing' at plastic reduction
Greenpeace evaluated 20 grocers and ranked Aldi, Kroger and Albertsons highest when it comes to plastics action — though none earned a passing grade.
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Starbucks, Dunkin' further sustainable cup initiatives
Starbucks will test a reusable cup program in London's Gatwick Airport, while Dunkin' says it's on track to eliminate foam packaging by the end of the year.
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ColumnWhy the EPA's decision on E&P waste is very good for the industry
Managing byproducts from oil and gas drilling has become a lucrative business for waste and recycling companies. Rich Thompson lays out why that's expected to continue unabated in the near future.
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Madison, Wisconsin relaunching curbside organics pilot
After canceling an organics program in 2018, the city will deploy new strategies for reducing contamination and explore the potential of biogas as a revenue stream.
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Waste Management set to pay Dayton, Ohio $10.5M landfill settlement
If approved this week, the settlement will resolve a decades-long dispute and require the company to construct new leachate treatment infrastructure at the Stony Hollow Landfill.
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Palo Alto, California approves sweeping single-use plastics ban
The city is the first in the Bay Area to ban distribution of plastic produce bags in grocery stores and farmers markets. It also passed a deconstruction ordinance to limit C&D waste.
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Annual meeting results from the waste industry's top companies
Shareholder resolutions on campaign finance disclosure at Republic Services and diversity policy at Waste Connections were among the more contentious items.
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Philadelphia poised to award Waste Management, Covanta disposal contracts
Following council committee approval, the two appear likely to retain disposal deals for up to seven more years. Environmental groups, however, are displeased with the high percentage of waste destined for incineration.
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ColumnScrap Collector: Mount Everest now 'world's highest garbage dump'
Plus: Cruise operator fined $20 million for repeated environmental violations, and France announces ban on destruction of unsold consumer goods.
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Waste Management pursuing vertical expansion at Delaware landfill
Plans to increase the height of a landfill in New Castle County have drawn the ire of county residents and elected officials. The site is a hub for C&D waste from multiple surrounding states.
UPDATED: June 10, 2019 at 11:38 a.m. -
Keurig Dr Pepper commits to 100% recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025
Beyond plastic in packaging, this list of new efforts addresses waste, water and carbon emissions — each of which will likely require some shifts in the supply chains of Keurig Dr Pepper's brands.
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Florida county to perform extra groundwater monitoring at Waste Connections landfill
Following public outcry in recent weeks over the company's import of coal ash from Puerto Rico, Osceola County will pay for more testing than usual to allay concerns.
UPDATED: June 6, 2019 at 8:43 a.m. -
Deep DiveHow recycling is changing in all 50 states
The latest updates to our comprehensive tracker of recycling program cuts, cancellations and solutions at a hyperlocal level across 14 states — from Arizona to Texas.
UPDATED: June 5, 2019 at 2:10 p.m. -
Republic attempting to exit Connecticut MRF contract via lawsuit
A suit against the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority alleges contamination rates are well above contractual limits. This is Republic's first use of such a tactic post-National Sword.
UPDATED: June 5, 2019 at 4:39 p.m. -
Philadelphia cancels recycling rewards program
The city has ended its Philacycle initiative amid challenging market conditions and launched a recycling educational campaign to reduce contamination.
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Omaha council votes against FCC Environmental collection contract
The rejection of Mayor Jean Stothert's favored bid came down to questions about yard waste service and the viability of a lower bidder.
UPDATED: June 5, 2019 at 9:18 a.m. -
Southern California city rejects new recycling contract amid market volatility
The proposed agreement with Allan Company would have increased Santa Monica's recycling costs from $25 to $67 per ton — or approximately $1 million annually.
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Public companies increased control of $74B US waste industry in 2018
Recently published research from Waste Business Journal indicates consolidation trends are continuing, with landfill volume managed by a select few major players.
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Texas legislature passes two waste permitting laws
The bills, which drew support from major industry companies as well as from the Texas Campaign for the Environment, were the only new landfill-related regulations to pass in the current legislative session.
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Court upends St. Paul, Minnesota collection system, leaving fate to voters
Legal efforts to suspend an organized collection system for residential households have proven successful. Now, the city must determine how trash will get picked up starting June 30.
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ColumnScrap Collector: Malaysia returning 3,300 tons of contaminated plastic scrap
Plus: Labor union protests Maryland county contract awarded to Republic Services, and London mayor comes out against "archaic" incinerators.
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California bills advance that would set 75% plastic packaging reduction goal
The California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act aims to supplement existing state recycling targets by setting new benchmarks for single-use products.
UPDATED: May 31, 2019 at 9:06 a.m.
