UPDATE: Gov. Brown signs bill to update California's carpet recycling program

The bill would set a 24% recycling rate target by 2020 and prevent manufacturers from using consumer fees for disposal.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 17, 2017

Amazon, Microsoft and Google get low grades on recycling policy from Greenpeace

As part of a larger "Guide to Greener Electronics" report card, Greenpeace rated electronics companies on their efforts to reduce usage of raw material and extend device lifespans.

By Cody Boteler • Oct. 17, 2017

Women in Waste: Phoenix DPW Director Ginger Spencer on 'passing the baton' of female leadership

The department's first female director spoke out on workplace demographics and making Phoenix the "world's most sustainable city."

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 12, 2017

EREF sees new comprehensive facility list as first step in analyzing bigger trends

This list of more than 9,000 facilities is a direct follow-up to EREF's much discussed MSW tonnage report from last year.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 12, 2017

SWANA to state agencies: Expect more disruption from China

A letter sent to all 50 state agencies stresses the importance of reviewing recycling goals and calls for higher quality bale material.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 12, 2017

Oregon recyclers are cutting service because of China's import policies

Service providers in multiple counties have stopped accepting certain materials as the state DEQ works to gain more clarity.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 10, 2017

San Francisco expands recycling list, shrinks refuse carts on 'zero waste' crusade

Plastic bags, coffee cups, cartons and textiles will now be accepted in the city's biggest recycling change since 2000.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 6, 2017

TerraCycle: Fated partnership with Rubicon will help fill service gaps

Both companies see potential to fill in service gaps for their existing sustainability-minded customers around the country.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 6, 2017

New Plastics Economy announces circular design winners

Six winners were chosen for their work in re-imagining grocery stores, to-go coffee cups and disposable packaging.

By Cody Boteler • Oct. 6, 2017

ReCommunity and Ann Arbor, MI settle contract lawsuit with no monetary damages

Following an August court decision, both sides are set to walk away more than a year after Ann Arbor terminated the contract.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 5, 2017

China's trade policies make dent in stock prices of top companies

Stifel downgraded all publicly traded service providers except Waste Connections, citing expectations for a tough Q4 and 2018.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 5, 2017

ISWA Insights: What the US industry can learn from its global counterparts

The top international trade association's leaders on China, climate change, what the U.S. has in common with Brazil and more.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 4, 2017

Surprise OCC price drop seen as latest sign China is serious about new trade policy

A reduction in import licenses has hurt export prices, doubled domestic prices in China and led to reports of stockpiling.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 3, 2017

Municipal cans, rats and recycling: Challenges and success stories from Baltimore

Three waste and recycling officials from Baltimore recently gave their takes on what Baltimore is doing well, and what challenges remain for the city.

By Cody Boteler • Oct. 3, 2017

St. Paul, MN considers ban on to-go food containers that aren't recyclable

If the ban becomes a law, businesses would have one year to make the mandated changes. 

By Cody Boteler • Oct. 3, 2017

Recycle Track Systems quietly expands with offices in DC and Philadelphia markets

The New York-based technology company has seen increased interest in its service, with plans for Chicago and Boston next.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 3, 2017

Q&A: Closed Loop Partners CFO talks China and extracting value from the supply chain

The partners mainly invest in domestic ventures, but are starting to look at Latin America and southeast Asia as regions for future projects. 

By Cody Boteler • Oct. 2, 2017

Orlando, FL chosen as pilot city for 'Beyond 34' recycling initiative

In a new campaign, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pulling stakeholders together to move the national recycling rate beyond 34%.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 28, 2017

The 10 most common OSHA workplace violations of FY17

The top violations, which nearly mirror last year's list, serve as a reminder that all industries must increase hazard mitigation. 

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 27, 2017

New ordinance will likely shutter 16 redemption centers in Fresno, CA

If passed in a final vote, the ordinance will close nearly three quarters of the city's CRV recycling centers, pressuring grocery stores to step up as alternative redemption locations. 

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 26, 2017

New York overhauls solid waste regulations for first time in decades

"It’s a long time coming. It’s like the train coming out of the tunnel," said NWRA's Steve Changaris, who offered insights on how these regulations may impact the industry.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 26, 2017

Q&A: Waste Management CEO on hurricanes, China and the future of MRF labor

Waste Dive spoke to Jim Fish for updates on weathering market shifts, Los Angeles franchise implementation, robotics and more.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 26, 2017

ISWA President: 'Waves of change' are coming to the waste industry

A worldwide survey showed that most waste professionals think big data, sensors and mobile apps are the areas that most need investments by their companies.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 26, 2017

Q&A: Prepping for WASTECON/ISWA 2017 with SWANA's David Biderman

The show, which will attract attendees from the U.S., Europe and beyond, will cover six core topics including climate change, smart tech and energy recovery.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Sept. 25, 2017

Recyclers limit accepted materials in face of Chinese import ban

"It's a bit chaotic," ISRI Senior Director of International Relations Adina Adler told Waste Dive.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 22, 2017