Kansas landfill sees odor complaints spike under Waste Management's ownership

Though Waste Management points to a county policy requiring yard waste separation as the issue, according to The Kansas City Star.

By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2016

Thousands of refrigerators pile up at Canadian landfill after massive fire

As residents return to homes in Fort McMurray that had no power for a month, many refrigerators are full of rotten food and beyond use.

By Cole Rosengren • June 21, 2016

Report: Solar panel recycling may be worth $15B by 2050

As solar use expands rapidly, the report calls for the early development of collection systems to help close the loop.

By Cole Rosengren • June 21, 2016

Iowa DNR still struggling to implement alternative landfill management program

The Environmental Management System aims for a more holistic approach to recycling, but many operators find the program too burdensome.

By Cole Rosengren • June 21, 2016

Dell announces fast progress toward recycling and sustainability goals

The company says it is more than 70% of the way toward using 50 million pounds of recycled plastic by 2020.

By Cole Rosengren • June 17, 2016

Experts break down methodology behind recycling rates, caution against comparisons

The report challenges the EPA's national recovery rate of 34%, estimating the rate is closer to 28%. 

By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2016

San Jose settles lawsuit and agrees to $100 million waterway cleanup

The city will work on a number of environmental issues, including trash collection in creeks, over the next 10 years.

By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2016

Republic Services unveils new ash processing facility in Washington

This is the most recent in a series of infrastructure investments to help maximize recycling potential.

By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2016

Counties adapt to struggling Illinois e-waste program

E-waste has been banned from landfills since 2012, but low commodity prices have made recycling a challenge.

By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2016

Nevada pushes to increase recycling rates despite little financial incentive

The state, which has centuries of cheap landfill capacity, looks for ways to recycle more.

By Cole Rosengren • June 13, 2016

Maine waste-to-energy proposal shrinks due to reduced interest from local towns

A planned regional facility reduces its capacity in order to remain economically viable.

By Cole Rosengren • June 9, 2016

Research could lead to advances in beneficial reuse of MSW ash

In Europe it is common to use ash as an aggregate in cement and asphalt. In the U.S. this type of structure garnered the attention of Ripley's Believe it or Not!

By Cole Rosengren • June 9, 2016

Association of Plastics Recyclers refreshes design guidelines with 2 goals

The aim is to increase supply and enhance the quality of plastics in the recycling stream.

By Cole Rosengren • June 8, 2016

NYC bag fee postponed to allow for further negotiations with state

Leaders from the State Assembly and New York City Council have pushed the fee's start date to February.

By Cole Rosengren • June 8, 2016

Report says West Virginia capital's recycling program operates at a loss

Charleston faces the conundrum of low participation and high recycling costs.

By Cole Rosengren • June 6, 2016

Global partners launch first food waste measurement standard

An international partnership debuted the standard at a summit hosted by the World Resources Institute in Copenhagen.

By Cole Rosengren • June 6, 2016

UPDATE: State legislature reverses NYC bag fee

A bill that would prevent municipalities from imposing fees was approved by a State Assembly committee.

By Cole Rosengren • June 5, 2016

Recycled polyester fiber plant to open in Alabama

Custom Synthetic Fibers is operating on a plan that should produce 40 million pounds of material per year.

By Cole Rosengren • June 5, 2016

Pulaski County, AR will try 'three-strike policy' to reduce recycling contamination

Residents who fail to comply with recycling policies could face citations or removal of their carts.

By Cole Rosengren • June 2, 2016

Waste-Free Ontario Act passes to increase diversion, create jobs

The legislation aims to move the province toward a "zero waste future" and combat climate change.

By Cole Rosengren • June 2, 2016

Impact Bioenergy testing first microdigester at Seattle brewery

The portable technology can convert organic waste into renewable natural gas and fertilizer.

By Cole Rosengren • June 2, 2016

Food scrap-to-fertilizer company WISErg continues to raise funds

The WISErg Harvester, built for retail and restaurant use, has been attractive to investors.

By Cole Rosengren • June 1, 2016

Indonesia considers tax on plastic containers to reduce marine litter

A recent study reported Indonesia is the second-largest generator of ocean plastic waste in the world.

By Cole Rosengren • June 1, 2016

ACC report finds new potential for mixed waste processing

The report assesses 10 types of equipment that have helped make the process more viable.

By Cole Rosengren • June 1, 2016

Proposed bill could end North Carolina's electronics recycling program

Lawmakers want to repeal a 2010 bill banning e-waste from landfills and an accompanying recycling program.

By Cole Rosengren • May 31, 2016