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North Carolina ad campaign lets residents know 'Your Bottle Means Jobs'
A new initiative by the Carolinas Plastics Recycling Council aims to generate more material for state recycling markets.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Rubicon CEO Nate Morris: Tech can help independent haulers beat 'the big 3'
In a Q&A with Waste Dive, the 36-year-old entrepreneur discussed how Rubicon is altering the industry in ways that "the big three companies" have not yet been able to achieve.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Report: Government purchasing may improve post-consumer plastic market
A new Plastics Industry Association report outlines untapped potential to align the post-consumer plastics market with local government procurement offices.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 2, 2017 -
5 bidders vie for exclusive Santa Rosa, CA contract
The contract, which has been held by The Ratto Group, is open for the first time since 2003.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Nashville launches restaurant food waste challenge with NRDC
As part of the larger Nashville Food Waste Initiative, the three-month program is offering training to some of the city's top chefs.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Phoenix launches new diversion program with Recyclebank
The program rolled out earlier this month and is part of the city's ongoing "zero waste" goals.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Resource Management Group opens new San Diego MRF
The single-stream system, designed by CP Group, can handle up to 15 tons per hour of commercial and multi-family material.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Agilyx announces plans for polystyrene recycling through pyrolysis
The Oregon company says this will be the first facility of its kind in the country.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Report: Vermont has potential to take waste diversion even further
The state's Biennial Report on Solid Waste says that almost half of what people still throw away could be diverted from landfills.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Illinois e-waste company files for bankruptcy
New Life Electronics Recycling said it is out of funds and owes more than $1 million to creditors.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Coffee cup recycling expands in London's financial district
The U.K.'s campaign on cup waste has taken off with a new plan to divert 5 million cups per year in London's Square Mile.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 26, 2017 -
UPDATE: Lincoln, NE one step closer to banning cardboard from landfills
If the ordinance is passed, residents will have to arrange for curbside pickup or take the cardboard to expanded drop-off locations starting in April 2018.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Phoenix partners with Cisco for 'hackathon' to boost waste diversion
The city will share data with 40 developers to look for new ways to reach its goal of "zero waste" by 2050.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
New York may be the next state to pass a commercial organics law
After much discussion and previous attempts to pass legislation, Governor Andrew Cuomo has included the plan in his proposed executive budget for FY18.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Delaware updates recycling regulations to prohibit commingled collections
The state's Universal Recycling Law has been updated to clarify a number of provisions and increase recycling rates.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Carton recycling now available to 60% of US households
The 60% mark is key because the items can now qualify for labeling that recommends them for recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Hawaii island faces limited options as landfill nears capacity
Officials say the South Hilo Sanitary Landfill could have as little as one year of capacity remaining.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 24, 2017 -
DSNY commercial organics recycling law takes full effect
As of Jan. 19 city inspectors can fine businesses for not complying with the diversion mandate.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Fort Wayne, IN offers new waste and recycling collection contracts
The Indiana city is inviting companies to bid on contracts that could last up to 10 years.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Austin, TX gets creative to determine why 'zero waste' plan has stalled
Recycling confusion was identified as a key factor, particularly because single-stream has created “a false sense of simplicity."
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Call2Recycle reports 12% weight increase of batteries collected in 2016
The stewardship group collected 14 million pounds of batteries and phones in North America last year.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Report: 19% of local government meetings addressed solid waste issues in 2016
A new report from Waste Alert studied trends across regional and local governments in a range of states.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 19, 2017 -
New York county enlists help from Casella, 'Eco Heroes' for waste diversion push
Ontario County's solid waste management plan calls for 60% diversion from landfills.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
No waste in Washington? For the city's trash, it could be a reality
Waste Dive spoke with DPW Director Christopher Shorter about the District's major waste management overhaul.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 19, 2017 -
NWRA: Revised ANSI standard on mobile equipment receives approval
The revised standard removes fall protection sections and implements new safety signage.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 18, 2017
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