Organics: Page 2

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    California governor signs organics, glass recycling market bills into law

    Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills meant to expand composting options for certain growers, extend recycled glass market incentives for beverage bottle production and clarify the role of RNG in state diversion goals.

    By , • Oct. 14, 2025
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    NYC commercial waste reform

    New York’s commercial waste program expands with Bronx launch

    Carters earned $16.5 million during the first six months of a pilot zone in Queens. Meanwhile, the industry is pushing back on a proposal to exempt medical waste generators and the city announced 2026 zone launch timing.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    With multifamily pilot, Mill hopes to prove customers use its device even when it’s free

    The company shared the results of a multifamily pilot it ran in California. Mill hopes to convince municipalities and corporate partners that its devices earn strong participation, even from customers who didn’t pay for their own device. 

    By • Oct. 7, 2025
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    New Mexico begins debating clean fuels program; plus RNG news from Vanguard, Ameresco ​​​​​​

    Stakeholders are weighing in on how the country’s fourth state clean fuels program will be shaped. As in other states, environmental groups are hoping to nix a policy that benefits renewable natural gas produced on farms.

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
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    Food waste advocates are learning a new language in the Trump era

    Food waste reduction proponents like the Natural Resources Defense Council are shifting their messaging to continue winning support. In Congress, Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree said conversations are changing.

    By • Updated Oct. 3, 2025
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    8.5M tons of packaging entered California landfills in 2024: CalRecycle study

    The study is mandated by the state’s SB 54 EPR for packaging regulations. It sheds light on how covered materials might be diverted from landfills after the program starts in 2027.

    By • Oct. 3, 2025
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    Federal judge dismisses attempt to make EPA regulate PFAS in biosolids

    The ruling comes amid ongoing questions about how to handle contamination from upstream sources.

    By • Oct. 2, 2025
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    Casella sustainability update highlights recycling, safety improvements

    The progress report, a supplement to the biennial sustainability report, notes the company is behind on its GHG emissions goals but is increasing waste diversion and expanding safety programs.

    By • Oct. 2, 2025
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    2026 waste and recycling industry conferences

    Organizers have announced new details about several conferences, including RCon, Business of Biogas and the Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference. Check out the list of key events this year.

    By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Jan. 14, 2026
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    ReFed, Closed Loop Partners each announce new organics grants

    ReFed’s catalytic grant funding round is set to open later this year. Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy has selected its recipients, which include composters around the country.

    By • Sept. 29, 2025
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    Divert partners with grocers to expand food waste prevention

    A partnership with Raley's aims to boost donations and turn food that can’t be donated into renewable energy and material to improve soil.

    By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 26, 2025
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    Ikea, Vanguard Renewables team up to turn food waste into renewable energy

    The six-month pilot has launched in five Ikea locations across the U.S. and the global furniture retailer has plans to expand the program after in a bid to achieve zero organic food waste by 2030.

    By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 19, 2025
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    BPI introduces home compostable certification, label

    The home compostable initiative will complement the group’s existing commercial certification to expand access to composting opportunities and reduce confusion, according to BPI Executive Director Rhodes Yepsen.

    By • Sept. 19, 2025
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    Anaergia sells Riverside facility amid strategic pivot

    The company sold its ownership stake in a codigestion plant in Riverside, California. But it will remain on hand to both build and operate the enhanced facility in the coming years.

    By • Sept. 17, 2025
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    LASAN cuts customer fees, mandates organics in RecycLA franchise RFP

    The city is resetting its commercial waste program with an emphasis on cost, while making organics part of baseline service to comply with SB 1383. It also aims to give more work to subcontractors despite Teamsters opposition.

    By • Updated Sept. 18, 2025
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    California lawmakers approve organics capacity bill for growers

    Meanwhile, a bill related to marine flare recycling is now a two-year bill and a compensation bill for residents near Chiquita Canyon landfill was added to the state budget bill.

    By • Sept. 16, 2025
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    EPA opens up $20M in SWIFR grant funding for tribes and intertribal consortia

    The U.S. EPA announced it would extend the deadline for applications into next year. The agency plans to award grants ranging in size from $100,000 to $1.5 million.

    By • Updated Dec. 4, 2025
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    Massachusetts next in list of states debating PFAS limits in biosolids

    A proposed bill would enact a series of restrictions related to PFAS exposure in the environment. A dozen states have debated such proposals this year.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
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    Somerville latest to join list of Massachusetts cities with organics programs

    Garbage to Garden will launch a targeted pilot, focused on new customers, in an area known for rodent issues. The region’s most densely populated city follows dozens of others pushing to realize the state’s waste reduction goals.

    By • Updated Sept. 2, 2025
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    NWRA among groups pushing back on RFS proposal

    The EPA said it needed to reduce production targets as the transportation market for RNG had become saturated. But industry groups say that misses the point of the federal Renewable Fuel Standard.

    By • Sept. 2, 2025
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    How Bigbelly reshored its waste and recycling bin operations from Mexico

    What started as a college idea about solar compactors has evolved into one of the more recognizable public space waste container brands. Bigbelly doubled production in recent years and sees more growth ahead.

    By • Aug. 27, 2025
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    Closed Loop acquires Agri-Cycle, expanding organics reach

    Agri-Cycle provides collection services to customers across 14 states in the Northeast. With the deal, Closed Loop Partners’ private equity arm looks to aggressively grow its organics portfolio.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Technology could cut US landfill emissions in half for $1.3B: Energy Vision

    The report further finds that such improvements could generate nearly $1.8 billion in revenue for operators, exhibiting a notable return on investment while addressing climate-warming emissions.

    By • Aug. 19, 2025
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    Canada’s clean fuel programs sees 417% jump in RNG in 2024

    The boost was due in part to significant procurement requirements Canadian utilities made for renewable natural gas.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025
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    Q&A

    GreenWaste’s new CEO eyes M&A, California facility expansion for growth

    GreenWaste appointed former COO Clete Elms to permanently serve as CEO of the private equity-backed company. He brings experience leading Australian waste firms and a focus on sustainability.

    By • Aug. 11, 2025