Orlando mandating commercial and multi-unit residential recycling by 2023

The new initiative, which marks the first time many of these properties have been required to offer recycling service, will be phased in over a period of four years.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 14, 2019

Oregon DEQ research could definitively reshape how we talk about recycling

Waste Dive spoke to co-author David Allaway on whether terms such as "recyclable," "compostable," "biobased," or "recycled content" consistently generate positive environmental outcomes. 

By Cole Rosengren • March 13, 2019

Ontario's government considers single-use plastic ban

The province is also looking at other options, including a container deposit return program, food waste ban and new producer responsibility requirements.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 12, 2019

Arkansas latest in a slew of states to see bottle bill proposal

A bill introduced yesterday would phase in a new system over multiple years and establish a 5 cent deposit on a wide range of beverage containers.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated March 13, 2019

Scrap Collector: What's the world's 'absolute worst' trash?

Plus: California river floodwaters leave toxic "flood crud," and new report reveals less-than-ideal Australian recycling rates.

By Rina Li • March 8, 2019

India extends timeline for plastic scrap import ban

India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has clarified the policy won't take effect until later this summer.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated March 12, 2019

How Phoenix's multimillion-dollar recycling investment will place them in 'catbird seat'

The Phoenix Public Works Department leadership team has outlined plans to increase monthly revenue by as much as $250,000 and halve residual rates at one of the city's two MRFs.

By Cole Rosengren • March 7, 2019

NWRA seeks Trump's help in reversing China's scrap ban

While the trade association's latest letter urges the President to "seek a mutually beneficial compromise" on China's ban, some of its largest members — and other industry groups — have emphasized the need to move on.

By Rina Li • March 7, 2019

Nespresso collaborates with Sims, NYC on curbside coffee pod recycling

The company has committed $1.2 million toward finding recycling solutions for difficult-to-recycle aluminum products.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 5, 2019

SWANApalooza: Marine plastic pollution requires more research, investment

A keynote session at last week's conference highlighted lingering questions and possible solutions around the growing crisis.

By Rina Li • March 5, 2019

How to manage your e-waste liability and avoid becoming the next cautionary tale

With environmental and legal consequences catching up to more e-waste processors, Rich Thompson offers tips on finding a responsible recycling partner.

By Rich Thompson • March 4, 2019

MRF operators come out in force against New York bottle bill expansion

Sims Municipal Recycling, Waste Management, multiple counties and even the Natural Resources Defense Council say Governor Cuomo's proposal would weaken curbside programs.

By Igor Geyn • Updated March 1, 2019

California bills advance that would set 75% plastic packaging reduction goal

The California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act aims to supplement existing state recycling targets by setting new benchmarks for single-use products. 

By Bryan M. Gold • Updated May 31, 2019

Walmart unveils plan to reduce plastic packaging waste, boost How2Recycle

The retailer is setting big goals, including one to achieve "zero plastic waste," by partnering with suppliers on sustainability efforts.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 27, 2019

Exclusivity question hangs over NYC franchise zone plan in latest step forward

A draft environmental impact statement from the city's Department of Sanitation offers fresh data about whether non-exclusive zones are the right move, along with commentary from Waste Connections and other companies.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 27, 2019

Facility closure prompts Virginia communities to suspend, alter recycling programs

Communities throughout the state are losing recycling partners, cutting materials and weighing the feasibility of continuing their programs.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 27, 2019

Michigan MRF upgrade approved, heralding switch to single-stream

The Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority is moving ahead with plans for a nearly $6.3 million construction project that will also revive glass recycling.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Aug. 14, 2019

Casella only bidder on new Boston recycling contract, higher than any disposal bid

Waste Management declined to bid for the first time in years, leaving city officials with a case of sticker shock and limited options. Three other companies are also vying for the city's residential waste.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated March 1, 2019

Casella Waste: 2018 was 'year to refocus on growth,' more to come

Higher pricing due to ever-tightening Northeast disposal capacity, along with a heightened pace of acquisitions, has left the Vermont company energized heading into 2019.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 25, 2019

Advanced Disposal caps off 'solid' 2018, projects M&A uptick

While the company's core solid waste business remains stable, CEO Richard Burke projects continued price hikes related to recyclables collection — even for customers that have already seen an initial round of increases.

By Rina Li • Feb. 25, 2019

Scrap Collector: Report highlights plastic's hidden global health costs

Plus: EPA accused of stealing Nintendo soundtrack for online recycling game, and Canada refusing to sign hazardous waste treaty amendment amidst ongoing dumping scandal.

By Rina Li • Feb. 22, 2019

Major glass, plastic recycling changes proposed in Washington state

One bill would create a plastic EPR strategy, the other seeks to eliminate glass from curbside collection, and both have drawn notable industry attention.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 21, 2019

Is New York's 2030 'zero waste' goal receding from reach?

Three key initiatives — single-stream recycling, curbside organics expansion and "save-as-you-throw" — are on hold indefinitely. Now, both skeptics and boosters are questioning whether it's practical or possible to hit the mark.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 20, 2019

Massachusetts city, hauler head to trial over post-China recycling contract terms

A recent ruling in an ongoing suit between New Bedford and ABC Disposal found that while National Sword doesn't qualify as a force majeure event, it might still count as an "uncontrollable circumstance."

By Igor Geyn • Feb. 20, 2019

Waste Management going on sustainability 'offensive,' buying more landfills

As the company's results continue to reach record highs, its stated focus is to keep spending on "technology and people" — including shareholders.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 15, 2019