'Land of Waste': Mapping out America's trash

A new study breaks down where the country's garbage is going in a series of striking graphics.

By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016

Call2Recycle increases battery collections by 22% over last year

Vermont's new extended producer responsibility law for single-use batteries was credited for part of the jump.

By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016

NWRA, SWANA announce new shared positions on market challenges

The organizations issued two addenda to their Joint Advisory on Designing Contracts for Processing of Municipal Recyclables.

By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016

Arkansas legislators ask for audit of state tire recycling, management programs

The efficiency and fiscal stability of the state's tire district system is currently in question.

By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016

Scranton, PA moves toward updating recycling program for first time in 26 years

The Scranton City Council will vote on an ordinance this week to update regulations for a low-performing program.

By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016

Waste Pro to break ground on new single-stream MRF in Sarasota, FL

The facility will process 2,000 tons per month and help Manatee County handle its new single-stream program.

By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016

NYC organics program scales up with new $47M long-term processing contracts

The Department of Sanitation has chosen six vendors to process material from residential and school collections.

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016

Study: Consumers are aware of food waste, but don't care enough to stop it

53% of survey respondents said they're not willing to change their wasteful behaviors, while 24% said they're too busy to even worry about it.

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016

University of Montana questioned for outdoor e-waste storage

The campus currently stores old electronics outside on dozens of pallets that are picked up roughly twice per year.

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016

New York offering $3M in grants to stabilize local e-waste programs

Money from the Environmental Protection Fund is meant to help municipalities comply with the state's e-waste diversion law.

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016

6 ways manufacturers can better manage ingredients to slash food waste

Better management of ingredients from beginning to end of the supply chain could slash food waste and even boost profitability.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 22, 2016

Los Angeles County landfill looks at anaerobic digestion as way to expand site's lifespan

A study will be conducted on the feasibility of processing green waste at the Scholl Canyon Landfill.

By Cole Rosengren • July 22, 2016

Starbucks locations in the UK will test out recyclable coffee cups

The Frugalpac cup has a thin liner which is meant to be separated more easily in the recycling process.

By Cole Rosengren • July 22, 2016

Tech, trust, and transformation: How Recycle Track Systems is taking the guesswork out of collections

"Everyone is looking to make a change ... They want to do more and we’re giving them the tool to do it," said RTS CEO Greg Lettieri.

By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2016

I scream, you scream: Veolia partnership will turn ice cream waste into energy

Byproduct from manufacturer R&R Ice Cream will be converted to biogas for heating homes.

By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2016

Casella's efforts to increase educational outreach through tours, scholarships

Casella locations across the Northeast — especially in Ontario County, NY — have leveraged many educational opportunities.

By Kristin Musulin • July 20, 2016

Nashville looks for new glass collection solutions thanks to public interest

The city doesn't currently collect the material, but is considering a small commercial pilot program.

By Cole Rosengren • July 20, 2016

Iowa waste authority close to decision on allowing yard waste in landfills

The Metro Waste Authority is looking at potentially commingling organics at landfills with methane-capture systems.

By Cole Rosengren • July 20, 2016

Connecticut mattress recycler hit with OSHA fines after failing to correct violations

Recyc-Mattress Corp. faces nearly $75,000 in penalties for multiple issues that were noted last year.

By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016

Pinellas County recognized for having highest recycling rate in Florida

The county's 89% diversion rate for 2015 includes construction and demolition debris and waste-to-energy credits.

By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016

San Diego reconsiders ban on single-use plastic bags

A similar ordinance from 2013 was put on hold, but the issue has new momentum ahead of a state referendum in November.

By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016

Fort Collins, CO close to approving long-discussed recycling surcharge

City officials have come around to the idea as part of an ongoing conversation about new zero waste policies.

By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2016

Henkel Corp. partners with TerraCycle for adhesive recycling program

TerraCycle will now accept the company's adhesive containers through a postage-paid box program and recycle them.

By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2016

Veolia signs 5-year contract to help boost performance of Michigan AD facility

The company has been selected by Sustainable Partners to help manage Lowell Energy AD.

By Cole Rosengren • July 15, 2016

Why is CRT volume declining in some states more than others?

Analysis from Resource Recycling shows declines in Washington and California, but status quo in North Carolina.

By Cole Rosengren • July 15, 2016