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Chicago plans to rein in 'excessive' refuse carts, not quite ready for PAYT
The Department of Streets and Sanitation already found "many unused or underused" refuse carts in two pilot areas this year.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 20, 2017 -
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Recycling Partnership's advice on National Sword: Keep calm and clean up your act
The nonprofit hosted a webinar about China's import policies, with an emphasis on quality and tales of tough price drops from MRF operators.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 20, 2017 -
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TrendlineThe Rise of Recycling AI
Artificial intelligence has become increasingly common at MRFs, in collection trucks and even as a tool for consumer education at the point of generation.
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New Zero Waste Design Guidelines aim to change the future of urban recycling
This architect-driven collaborative project rethinks the often overlooked role of waste in buildings — from construction to collection.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 19, 2017 -
China causing Oregon DEQ to consider unprecedented recycling disposal waivers
The department is considering granting waivers on a large scale, an unprecedented move in the state's recycling program.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
DSNY issued hundreds of commercial recycling violations — and haulers will be next
Since commercial recycling enforcement took effect in August, the local waste world has been waiting for the first hauler violations to drop.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 17, 2017 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Industry Dive/Waste Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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