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Michigan launches statewide educational campaign on recycling

The humor-infused "Know It Before You Throw It" campaign aims to combat consumer confusion around recycling.

PepsiCo to trial Aquafina in aluminum cans

The company also pledged to switch its bubly brand to all cans and move its Lifewtr products to 100% recycled plastic by the end of 2020.

Recyclers request government mandates for recycled plastic content in bags

Twenty-seven industry signatories are asking for recycled content legislation or procurement policies in Canada.

UPDATED: July 3, 2019 at 1:12 p.m.

GFL-operated Georgia landfill battles court injunction

A district court sided with residents complaining of odors, buzzards and fugitive debris at the 122-acre Grady Road Landfill — but operator Waste Industries is pushing back with a request to stay the 90-day injunction.

Chinese port shuts out scrap metal imports 3 days before new restrictions take effect

The port of Sanshan was unable to handle the influx of material it received ahead of China's new scrap metal regulations.

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Scrap Collector: Environmentalists criticize 'narrow' scope of G20 marine plastics goal

Plus: Pacific Island nation to enact world's first disposable diaper ban, and waste giant Biffa convicted of exporting household trash to China.

UPDATED: July 2, 2019 at 11:17 a.m.

Advanced Disposal shareholders approve sale to Waste Management

The company also agreed to add new information to SEC filings in response to multiple lawsuits that were attempting to delay or end the deal.

New Jersey passes food waste bill favoring landfills and WTE

A bill once intended to promote diversion to compost and digestion facilities will now allow unique exemptions due to lobbying from landfill and incinerator operators.

UPDATED: June 28, 2019 at 11:22 a.m.

Court stays suspension of St. Paul, Minnesota collection system

A November referendum on St. Paul's collection system remains in play — pending the city's appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court.

UPDATED: June 28, 2019 at 11:15 a.m.

San Diego approves new recycling contracts, keeps foam recycling

The San Diego Environmental Services Department reversed an initial recommendation to cut EPS foam from the city's curbside program earlier this week ahead of a broader vote on new recycling contracts.

EPA recommends Georgia become second state to run coal ash permit program

Oklahoma is the only state currently operating its own program as part of the Trump EPA's agenda to give more flexibility on coal ash regulations.

Deep Dive

Sorting out the future of mixed paper

Amid the current focus on plastics, market issues for fiber tend to get overshadowed. What does the future hold for all the mail, magazines and small shipping boxes still inundating MRFs?

UPDATED: June 28, 2019 at 4:28 p.m.

Lexington, Kentucky mayor calls for revamp of 'sputtering' recycling program

On the heels of Lexington's suspension of paper recycling last month, Resource Recycling Systems has been hired to explore a range of issues — including potential MRF privatization.

Oregon communities reach agreement with Waste Connections to revive recycling

The deal, which comes with a rate increase and the elimination of mixed plastics, was struck by some of the last areas still receiving state approval to dispose of commingled recyclables.

Deadly day for workers refocuses spotlight on industry safety progress

Three unrelated June 13 fatalities across multiple states are the latest reminder that top-down policy fixes may not be able to drive fundamental changes in safety culture.

Plastics companies back Titus secondary MRF pilot in Oregon

A project organized by the Plastics Industry Association seeks to prove the value of MRF residuals when facilities combine their volume and employ the right technology to re-sort.

Boston finally reaches recycling deal with Casella

Covanta and Wheelabrator will also retain residential waste contracts. Both deals may be regional bellwethers of higher prices to come.

Florida county urges cities to give regional recycling collaboration another chance

Broward County is pitching a new approach as recycling rates plummet and Waste Management costs rise. Some cities still haven't shaken off bad memories from the last regional partnership.

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Scrap Collector: Southeast Asian activists call for ASEAN ban on foreign waste imports

Plus: Hawaii County approves bill allowing substitution of polystyrene with low-value plastics, and UK government slammed for rejecting textile waste recommendations.

Congress advances push for 'national recycling strategy'

The original report attached to the FY 2020 Interior-Environment Funding Bill directs EPA to analyze "the value of implementing a national system of standardized recycling labeling," among other initiatives.

UPDATED: June 21, 2019 at 3:21 p.m.

McDonald's testing 'Green Concept' stores in Canada

The locations will serve as incubators for new packaging options and recycling initiatives, such as lids made from wood fiber, paper straws and wooden cutlery.

Q&A

BioHiTech Global sees new MBT facility as a model for Northeast disposal crunch

Entsorga West Virginia, jokingly referred to as "Waste Disneyland," is described as a complement to limited regional landfills. Waste Dive spoke with the executive team about growth plans.

ASTRX report identifies most troublesome materials in recycling chain

A joint project from the Sustainable Packaging Coalition and The Recycling Partnership offers recommendations on how MRFs, reprocessors and brand owners can better collaborate.

Revised federal flood plain map could affect Texas landfill construction

Judges have ruled in favor of Rancho Viejo Waste Management's request that consideration of its proposed Webb County landfill be delayed.

UPDATED: June 20, 2019 at 10:08 a.m.

Nevada recycling company appeals Waste Management monopoly protection

Reno-based Green Solutions Recycling is challenging the dismissal of a prior lawsuit, in part due to a dispute about how the state defines "recycling" itself.

UPDATED: June 19, 2019 at 2:16 p.m.