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Judge temporarily halts strict New Hampshire PFAS regulations
New rules aimed at groundwater and drinking water are said to be the first in the U.S. to require routine testing at landfills, among other sources. The ruling is in response to a suit filed by 3M, a local composting company and others.
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Waste Management settles with Delaware county over C&D landfill expansion
The company can now pursue plans to vertically expand its Minquadale landfill by another 10 feet, pending state permit approval, but will no longer push for an originally proposed 60-foot expansion.
UPDATED: Dec. 2, 2019 at 9:47 a.m. -
Santa Fe, New Mexico reopens idled MRF under new recycling contract
The city-owned plant is now being run by Town Recycling after sitting unused for four years. Given rising prices with Albuquerque-based Friedman Recycling, the move is seen as more cost-effective.
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Waste Connections landfill in Illinois could face new litter fines amid broader scrutiny
The Winnebago Landfill has faced increasing pressure from local and state officials over odors, along with repeated violation notices.
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Deep DiveAs Washington county pursues one last landfill expansion, WTE could be next
King County’s Cedar Hills landfill is filling up and can just expand once more. Faced with rail export as the only other option, supporters of a new incinerator finally see an opportunity to advance their plans.
UPDATED: Nov. 27, 2019 at 10:56 a.m. -
Deep DiveHow recycling has changed in all 50 states
The most comprehensive tracker of local recycling program changes, cancellations and solutions in the U.S. from November 2017 to November 2019.
UPDATED: June 5, 2019 at 2:10 p.m. -
OpinionHow businesses can use EPR as a competitive advantage
Gina Lee of the Upcyclers Network makes a case for why manufacturers should come around to extended producer responsibility, citing two longtime examples in the ceiling panel and irrigation sectors.
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RECYCLE Act proposes $75M for education, with widespread industry support
The legislation enters an increasingly crowded space of federal recycling policy proposals, but comes with broad consensus among notable stakeholders.
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OpinionWhat circular economy proponents can learn from lead batteries
Kevin Moran and Woodrow Clark highlight why they view circular economy plans as the key resilience solution for California’s climate goals, with the nation's most highly recycled product as a model.
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Philadelphia reports 50% diversion rate, ongoing 'zero waste' progress
Despite high-profile recycling issues earlier this year, the city says its plans are still on track. Waste reduction and organics recycling are among the top priorities moving forward.
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Deep DiveElectric trucks may be the future, but waste and recycling market still charging up
Looking to move away from diesel and meet climate goals, a growing number of service providers are in the process of testing out models from coast to coast.
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Funding advances for 3 Mid-Atlantic anaerobic digestion projects
New announcements from RNG Energy Solutions and Bioenergy DevCo are the latest sign of an uptick in financing interest for organics processing infrastructure.
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Waste Connections scores legal win in ongoing California landfill fight
A judge found equitable estoppel against the county, bolstering Waste Connections as the company works through ongoing legal battles with Los Angeles County over its permitting conditions at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
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Massachusetts Teamsters end Republic strike, quit jobs
After 84 days, and multiple rounds of unsuccessful contract negotiations, two dozen workers voted to end their demonstration. Their strike attracted national attention, including from multiple presidential candidates.
UPDATED: Nov. 21, 2019 at 9:41 a.m. -
NWRA members granted long-sought exemption to ELD mandate
Following an exemption granted to Waste Management last year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will apply the same terms to all of the more than 100,000 trucks operated by NWRA members.
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Looking forward after historic New York commercial waste zone approval
Mayor Bill de Blasio has signed four bills, including one to establish commercial waste zones, that will bring sweeping changes to the city's open market system.
UPDATED: Nov. 21, 2019 at 9:51 a.m. -
Industry-backed RECOVER Act calls for $500M in recycling infrastructure grants
Key recycling, plastics, and glass industry players back the bipartisan bill, which would establish an infrastructure program in the U.S. EPA. Whether it can break out from the growing number of federal proposals remains to be seen.
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EPA Recycling Summit emphasizes need for urgent action, shies away from regulatory changes
Officials and industry representatives touted ongoing progress, including plans for new voluntary recycling goals, but generally expressed confidence that the market can handle this evolution with minimal policy interference.
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Deep DiveTrouble in paradise: Recycling a tough proposition for US territories
Devastating hurricanes have strained weak infrastructure in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Guam has newer infrastructure, but still faces market challenges. All are often overlooked in national recycling discussions.
UPDATED: Nov. 18, 2019 at 8:20 p.m. -
Sims expands aluminum recycling in New York with Nespresso funding
Funding from Nespresso allowed the MRF operator to add a new nonferrous line for capturing lightweight materials that will also clean up its glass stream.
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Wheeler: EPA will set national recycling goals in 2020
The administrator told Waste Dive to expect multiple voluntary goals, but no new regulation, as part of increased agency engagement in the sector.
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EPA: National recycling rate 35% in 2017, composting at record high
New figures show overall MSW volumes increased, with total recycling volume declining slightly. The agency also resumed its focus on greenhouse gas emissions reduction benefits.
UPDATED: Nov. 14, 2019 at 1:44 p.m. -
Why one California city is stuck with 30K carts no recycler wants
It's not entirely clear why recycling facilities aren't interested in these carts, which are often reground and repurposed into new ones. Waste Dive tracked down manufacturer Bonar Plastics to learn more.
UPDATED: Nov. 15, 2019 at 10:15 p.m. -
Phoenix weighs service cuts, rate hikes, facility closures to sustain recycling
The city, viewed as a model for circular economy efforts, has run into financial challenges due to a turbulent recycling market and growing population. Officials stress nothing will be decided without community input.
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Opinion
Keep on recycling, America. But companies must do their part too
The new Association of Mission-Based Recyclers – including Eco-Cycle, the Ecology Center, Eureka Recycling and Recycle Ann Arbor – calls on packaging companies to start working collaboratively.
