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Waste Connections teases mystery deal with major private company

The pending transaction, described as the fourth-largest in the company's history, was among multiple positive talking points from the Q3 report.

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Malaysia to end plastic imports within three years

In response to an influx of plastic that once went to China, a new policy would require manufacturers to begin using higher percentages of domestically sourced material.

UPDATED: Nov. 1, 2018 at 11:10 a.m.

Recycling

How Scotland's unique Carbon Metric could redefine government recycling targets

As weight-based goals lose favor in the U.S. and the urgency for climate action increases, this recently adopted system could help influence policy for multiple levels of government.

Recycling

Call2Recycle takes lithium battery campaign to heart of tech world

CEO Carl Smith shares details on events in the Bay Area this fall as part of the "Avoid the Spark" campaign to solve a mounting fire epidemic.

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Los Angeles BPW approves RecycLA facility plan, plus $6M for consultant

The city gains unprecedented oversight at any facility taking franchise material, and requires many to be fully enclosed. Waste Management is among the operators with concerns about potential costs.

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Cultivating new business opportunities amid the cannabis boom

With legalization spreading across Canada and the U.S., Rich Thompson breaks down everything service providers need to know about regulation and compliance in this unique new market.

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Our Ocean conference brings big commitments to fight marine plastic

Hundreds of companies committed to make packaging recyclable and eliminate hard-to-recycle plastics during the Indonesia event.

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EPA attempts to stall court action over enforcement of landfill emissions rule

Multiple states have sued the EPA for not enforcing submission of compliance plans that are technically due. Now, the agency wants to move that submission deadline to 2019.

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Covanta eyeing multiple new deals, including in the US

Plus, CEO Stephen Jones commented on the Wheelabrator acquisition news and outlined ongoing plans to strengthen the company's U.S. infrastructure during its Q3 earnings call.

Corporate

Can Waste Management's hot streak survive an economic downturn?

The company says yes, and has plenty of reasons why. In the meantime, it's buying more new trucks this year than ever before, seeing labor retention improve and eyeing some "very attractive" acquisitions.

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Republic Services says new, more expensive recycling model is paying off

The company continued to report lower recycling revenue for the third quarter but said customers are coming around to new cost structures and the broader solid waste business is enduringly strong.

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Charlotte, North Carolina launches circular economy plan

Modeled after programs in cities around the world, the plan aims to reduce both waste and create economic opportunities for local residents.

Recycling

Daily Digest: Omaha, Nebraska releases RFP, fines Waste Management $300K

Plus, Wheelabrator gets a new eight-year deal in Virginia, big cannabis commits to sustainable packaging and more in our daily roundup.

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Daily Digest: Republic sues drug company over West Lake cleanup

Plus, Philadelphia recyclables going to WTE, a potential dual-stream comeback in New York and more in our daily roundup.

UPDATED: Oct. 24, 2018 at 1:42 p.m.

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China's new role in the global recycling economy

A keynote session during last week's Paper & Plastics Recycling Conference examined what effects China's regulations are having and what comes next for new market developments.

Recycling

New Jersey senator plans new approach to organics diversion mandate for 2019

State Senator Bob Smith's efforts to follow the lead of other Northeast states have been stalled by county opposition. Now, he's sharing new details on a carrot and stick approach to bring them around.

Organics

The opioid epidemic at work: 1 year later

We asked experts: What kinds of changes have employers made to their benefits and healthcare strategies to combat drug addiction, and what could they do better?

Policy

Daily Digest: Markets force closure of New York recycler

Plus, a report from the 2018 ISWA World Congress, two former mayors join Rubicon boards and more in our daily roundup.

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Daily Digest: NYC commissioner calls for end to fatigued driving

Plus, San Diego agrees to recycling contract amendment, HP and IKEA join an ocean plastics consortium and more in our daily roundup.

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Trump administration wants to make food waste great again

The EPA, USDA and FDA have signed a joint agreement for more collaboration via the "Winning on Reducing Food Waste" initiative.

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Relationship advice for MRF operators looking to renegotiate and educate

Consulting firms GBB, HDR and RRS shared advice on navigating these rapidly changing and often sensitive times during the MRF Operations Forum in Chicago.

Recycling

Daily Digest: Shipping giant Maersk invests in Spoiler Alert

Plus, an Indiana mixed waste project stalls, Rhode Island launches landfill solar, the UK uncovers plastic export fraud and more in our daily roundup.

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Recycling priorities from leading local officials around the country

Last week's Municipal Waste Management Association summit in Houston offered a unique look into challenges and solutions on the ground.

UPDATED: Oct. 17, 2018 at 2:29 p.m.

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Daily Digest: P&G diaper recycling solution, Sodexo plastic pledge

Plus, the evolution of PFAS concerns play out in Vermont, a major food waste reduction for Latin America and more in our daily roundup.

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