Dallas will mandate multifamily recycling by 2020

The new City Council ordinance is expected to set off a flurry of activity for property owners and service providers.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated June 13, 2018

C&D tonnages in Northeast steady between 2006-2013; recovery decreases

New York recovered the most C&D material out of the Northeast states, sending about 1.1 million tons to be recycled or reused at landfills, compared to about 2 million tons of C&D material that was disposed.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 23, 2018

Franchising debate already changing NYC commercial waste industry

Heightened attention to safety, new recycling rules, environmental justice politics and ongoing stories from Los Angeles have brought added complexity to an already contentious reform debate.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 22, 2018

McDonald's aims to recycle 100% of guest packaging by 2025

The restaurant giant plans to recycle all of its customer packaging worldwide by 2025.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 22, 2018

Coca-Cola aims to recycle 100% of its packaging by 2030

The beverage giant also set its sights on an average of 50% recycled material in its packaging by 2030.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 19, 2018

Los Angeles franchise opponents launch ballot initiative on steps of city hall

With their legal efforts stymied, a group of business owners and property managers is attempting to get a repeal question on the November ballot.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 19, 2018

Future of NYC bag policy unclear after inconclusive state report

Supporters of the city's preempted $0.05 fee are crying foul after a state task force declined to take a position on the issue.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 18, 2018

Report: At least 289 North American facilities suffered fires in 2017

New analysis from Fire Rover outlines China's scrap import ban, climate change and the uptick in lithium ion batteries as future risk factors.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 17, 2018

Data show Malaysia, Vietnam, India increasing plastic scrap imports

As China tightens imports, other countries in Southeast Asia and around the globe are beginning to import more scrap plastic than before.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 17, 2018

Canadian recyclers feeling market pinch, less so in EPR provinces

The Canadian Plastics Industry Association has been tracking material shipments for months and says the country may be able to boost domestic capacity more quickly.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 17, 2018

Weekly series to spotlight waste world's 'pioneers and changemakers'

The initiative from non-profit organization be Waste Wise aims to diversify viewpoints and access beyond the usual trade show or academic circuits.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 16, 2018

UPDATE: British Prime Minister wants to cut all avoidable plastic within 25 years

Secretary of State for Environment Michael Gove indicated he was thinking about a £0.25 (about $0.34) charge for single-use coffee cups.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 12, 2018

Industry laments China's finalization of 0.5% contamination standard

Enforcement fully begins in March. The time to cut contamination, increase bale quality and pursue new markets is now.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 12, 2018

Time running out to address mounting Los Angeles franchise complaints

The seven recycLA haulers are doing whatever it takes to catch up — even bringing in staff from around the country — with financial penalties kicking in and elected officials losing patience.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 12, 2018

European Union considers tax on plastic bags and packaging

The tax is being proposed to help fill a budget shortfall and protect the environment from plastic pollution.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 11, 2018

FCC Environmental moving to Houston after long-awaited $37M contract win

This 15-year deal gives the Spanish company one of its biggest U.S. wins yet and will bring a new MRF to the Houston market.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 11, 2018

Virginia lawmakers could push coal ash recycling opposed by Dominion

Legislation being written by three state lawmakers could direct Dominion to recycle more coal ash instead of burying it.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2018

Montgomery, AL acquires failed 'dirty MRF,' vows to bring back recycling

The deal, and talk of new operators, comes more than two years after the Infinitus Renewable Energy Park closed. 

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 9, 2018

E-waste advocacy group renews push for 'right to repair' legislation in 16 states

"You need a push. And Apple just gave us a hell of a push," said Gay Gordon-Byrne, executive director of The Repair Association.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 9, 2018

Chinese province will add recycling violations to credit reports

The policy was recently announced for residents of Zhejiang in the latest sign that China is serious about improving its domestic recycling capabilities.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 8, 2018

Dow announces $100K in Hefty EnergyBag plastics-to-fuel grants

Boise, ID and Cobb County, GA will split the funding to establish residential collection programs for traditionally non-recyclable plastics.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 5, 2018

UPDATE: Fiberight completes $70M financing for Maine facility

The company said it was still on track to begin operations in Q2 this year.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Jan. 5, 2018

Chicago recycling pilot yields 32% contamination decrease

The city is optimistic after this initial pilot with The Recycling Partnership and is offering new educational tools to all residents in an ongoing effort to fix a broken recycling system.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 4, 2018

UPDATE: Houston recycling contract vote further delayed, but resistance wavers

The $36.8 million contract will now come up for yet another vote at the city council's Jan. 10 meeting.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 4, 2018

Redevelopment plans for Hartford, CT facility call for both WTE and AD

Hartford's mayor, however, is promising further negotiations for more environmental protections or higher payments from the facility.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 4, 2018