What We're Reading: Page 12
Industry reads hand-picked by our editors
Jan 23, 2025
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Chesapeake Bay Journal
‘Ticking time bombs’: Nearly 100 coal ash dumps pepper the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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Santa Monica Daily Press
EPA and U.S. Army collaborating on toxic debris removal after Los Angeles County fires.
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Lakeland Ledger
Polk County, Florida, asks court to shut down organics recycler BS Ranch, subject of odor complaints.
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Lake Forest, CA Patch
Fire ignites in WM Facility in Irvine, California, Wednesday night.
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Squamish Chief
British Columbia fines GFL Environmental $22K over leak at compost processing facility in Squamish.
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New Jersey Monitor
New Jersey lawmaker introduces ‘skip the stuff’ bill to cut plastic cutlery, condiment waste.
Jan 22, 2025
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Grist
The U.S. wants to cut food waste in half. We’re not even close.
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New Hampshire Bulletin
New Hampshire lawmakers argue landfill applicants should be required to assess costs to host communities.
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Brookline.News
Facing worker shortage, Brookline, Massachusetts, privatizes curbside trash collection with Casella.
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Gothamist
To ensure compliance with trash laws, NYC considers deploying drones.
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The Denver Post
How old billboard vinyl inspired a thriving industrial repurposing business in Colorado.
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The Graham Leader
Graham, Texas, dumps Waste Connections: KC Dumpsters contracted as solid waste provider.
Jan 21, 2025
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E&E News by POLITICO
EPA staff directory reveals Trump appointees.
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Oaklandside
Feds allege bribes between owners of California Waste Solutions and recalled Oakland mayor in indictment.
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Oregon Public Broadcasting
EPA inspection uncovered methane leaks at Republic Services’ Coffin Butte landfill in Benton County, Oregon.
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Inside Climate News
Texas regulators finalize oilfield waste rule.
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Supply Chain Dive
Trump orders trade review ahead of potential tariffs.
Jan 17, 2025
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KNAU
Trained crews begin hazardous waste removal in LA.
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Brattleboro Reformer
Vermont says new solid waste plan goes beyond recycling and composting.
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Holtville Tribune
California’s organics law forces Imperial County to overhaul waste management services.
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Fox 17
Nissan Stadium in Nashville sets ambitious 2027 zero-waste goal with rainwater reuse, waste audit.
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High Country News
EPA takes unprecedented step to move uranium waste from Navajo Nation site to landfill.
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Recycling Today
Ikea store operator announces $1B recycling investment target.
Jan 16, 2025
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Bloomberg Law
Food waste recycling firm California Safe Soil wins $1.6M in trade secret suit.
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Arizona Daily Star
Tucson, Arizona, officials break ground at ByFusion’s plant to convert plastic waste to building material.
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Japan Today
Republic Services, OshKosh, show off AI-powered garbage truck that could reduce battery fire risk.
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Concord Monitor
Concord, New Hampshire, residents adjust to pay-as-you-throw program’s purple trash bags collected by Casella.
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Regina Leader Post
Regina, Saskatchewan, agrees with Evergen to terminate permanent compost facility contract.
Jan 15, 2025
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Hoodline
Jacksonville, Florida, City Council overrides mayor’s veto on Meridian Waste contract, legal battle looms.
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Waste Today
NWRA, SWANA partner to address lithium-ion batteries.
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The Bristol Press
Connecticut lawmaker files bills to reign in Reworld noise, put moratorium on medical waste burning permits.
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MinnPost
Could resource recovery parks help Hennepin County, Minnesota, achieve zero waste?
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The Aspen Times
Aspen, Colorado, passes ordinance to reduce construction and demolition waste.
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CFO.com
Navigating the new FTC merger rules: How CFOs can file deals efficiently.
Jan 14, 2025
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New Jersey Monitor
New Jersey bill to curb packaging waste stalls again after critics, supporters seek changes.
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The Guardian
US hazardous waste is sent to Mexico to avoid domestic facilities, creating a ‘toxic cocktail’ of pollution.
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Jacksonville Florida Times-Union
Jacksonville, Florida, mayor vetoes Meridian Waste contract that would have included a 29% rate increase.
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Block Club Chicago
Chicagoans kept nearly 300 tons of food out of landfills in first year of city composting program.
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Rocky Mount Telegram
Nashville, Tennessee, council weighs complaints about GFL Environmental’s recycling service.
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Caledonian Record
Dalton, New Hampshire, petition seeks new approach to Casella landfill agreement.
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