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Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A boom
Washington’s DTG Recycle is expanding into organics recycling, and New Jersey’s Interstate Waste Services is growing in the state. Plus, follow many other recent transactions.
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Tracking the future of US recycling policy in Congress
The Strategic EV Management Act has been introduced in the House; lawmakers want the federal government to reduce plastic purchases; and packaging groups are advocating for two bipartisan recycling bills.
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Hutcheson confirmed as FMCSA head, ending agency’s yearslong void
The agency has lacked a permanent leader since Ray Martinez left the post in late 2019. A key focus for Administrator Robin Hutcheson will be addressing the “unacceptable trend” of roadway fatalities.
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Domino’s and WestRock launch initiative to boost pizza box recycling
Recyclers have debated how to handle the greasy boxes for years, but industry research indicates this may no longer be an issue. The pizza chain and box maker are now asking customers to “Do Their Slice” by recycling.
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Resurgent recycling market development programs tout power of creative business partnerships
A recent Southeast Recycling Development Council webinar highlighted “renewed interest” in market opportunities, with a focus on success stories from Goodwill in Michigan and South Carolina’s Department of Commerce.
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Jackson, Mississippi, water crisis prompts PET bottle surge and recycling efforts
The city has been inundated with water bottles but lacks a recycling program. As studied in Flint, Michigan, emergency response groups may not always consider waste management issues in their advance planning.
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How the Inflation Reduction Act is heating up an already active market for critical metals in EV batteries
Domestic sourcing requirements in the law have further highlighted supply gaps in the electric vehicle battery production chain. Experts say recycling is imperative because “we can’t mine our way out of this.”
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Council hearing features ideas to boost New York City’s stagnant diversion rate
During a public hearing on Tuesday, residents urged the Department of Sanitation to direct more time and resources to organics programs, education efforts and outreach to overlooked communities.
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US Plastics Pact launches program to boost reuse and refill concepts
Members of the brand-backed group aim to make their plastic packaging 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025, but the current scope of U.S. reuse systems remains limited.
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California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to set recycled content standards for plastic thermoforms
The bill could have interfered with a broader extended producer responsibility law he signed this summer, Newsom said in a veto message. Bill supporters disagreed, while plastics industry groups applauded the decision.
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Deep Dive // NYC commercial waste reformLos Angeles had a rocky commercial waste zone rollout but is seeing results. What’s in store for New York?
New York has big goals for its zone system to boost diversion rates, infrastructure investment and labor standards. First, the city and haulers must navigate a transition process that one LA official called “six months of hell.”
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California governor signs recycling and waste bills as part of climate change package
Bills concerning incineration rules, battery recycling programs and organic waste diversion were among those Gov. Gavin Newsom signed on Friday. Additional waste and recycling bills still await his signature.
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NYC commercial waste reformKey stories from the New York commercial waste reform saga
The multiyear push to implement a nonexclusive franchise system has been tumultuous and complex. Follow along with Waste Dive’s in-depth coverage.
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Q&AWhat’s next for Battle Motors, the fast-growing manufacturer focused on refuse trucks, after $150M funding
Chief Technology Officer Kelleigh Ash discussed the company’s major manufacturing expansion, its relationships with former Crane Carrier Co. customers and the move toward an electric future.
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US Senate passes bill to maximize EV battery recycling for federal fleet vehicles
Sponsors of the bipartisan bill say the federal government needs a plan to bolster recycling and reuse of EV batteries to lessen U.S. dependence on international markets for battery components.
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Deep DiveNational Sword kicked off a wave of MRF investments. 5 years later, tech and funding continue to advance.
While the initial shock led facility operators to scramble, many have since invested millions in new equipment to improve material quality. Now, brand commitments and state policies are expected to be the next big market drivers.
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US Plastics Pact activators see federal policy as key to achieving 2025 packaging reduction goals
During a recent webinar, speakers from Mars and Keurig Dr Pepper outlined incremental progress on rethinking their packaging strategies and called for further federal action to accelerate this shift.
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Q&AWM’s VP of recycling discusses what the Avangard acquisition means for plastic markets
WM has invested in secondary processing ventures before, but VP Brent Bell said the market conditions make this round different. He also shared what the deal could mean for a Honeywell chemical recycling proposal and more.
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Renovare Environmental CEO steps down, reverse merger with Harp Renewables still pending
Details about the fate of the small-scale digester company remain limited, but it’s now working to raise new funding and pay off debt ahead of a possible transaction. In the meantime, CEO Tony Fuller is out.
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WM to acquire majority stake in plastic film recycling business Natura PCR from Avangard
North America’s largest MRF operator intends to focus on recycling commercial films and shrink wraps, with a goal of producing 400 million pounds of PCR per year. This follows its investment in mixed plastics recycler Continuus Materials.
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On electric truck transition, SWANA recommends wait-and-see approach
The research analysis of compressed natural gas, electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric-powered refuse trucks comes as fleet managers navigate a growing array of alternative fuel options.
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Where curbside recycling programs have stopped and started in the US
Starting next July, residents of Chesterfield County, Virginia, will have to work with private haulers if they want to have curbside recycling service.
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Inflation may have reduced food waste, but food banks worry about lower donation supply
During a recent ReFED webinar, speakers from Feeding America, BlueCart and Purdue University said they see opportunities for partnerships to further reduce food waste during times when inflation affects donations.
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Total Reclaim CEO acquires majority stake after buying out convicted former owners
Bobby Farris joined the Washington-based electronics recycler as CEO in 2019. This transaction marks the official exit of former leaders who were convicted on federal fraud charges.
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Recology SF corruption investigationUpdated indictment could be coming in alleged bribery case of former Recology employee
John Porter, former vice president and manager of Recology’s San Francisco group, was indicted earlier this summer. He is one of two former Recology employees charged in a much broader corruption investigation.
