What We're Reading: Page 13
Industry reads hand-picked by our editors
Jan 13, 2025
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Hartford Business Journal
USA Waste & Recycling eyes Connecticut expansion with acquired MIRA properties.
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Packaging Dive
Life cycle assessments loom large for the outcome of EPR programs.
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WKYC
Summit County, Ohio, sheriff’s office investigating death of Clean Harbors hazardous waste air quality tester.
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Evanston RoundTable
Evanston, Illinois, eyes changes to hauling contract, improvements to diversion programs.
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Hoodline
Oregon DEQ unvests $1.2M in waste reduction projects.
Jan 10, 2025
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New Hampshire Bulletin
New Hampshire Gov. Ayotte vows to nix planned Casella landfill in inaugural address.
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Hometown Station
Another lawsuit filed against Waste Connections for failure to maintain Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
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Oregon Public Broadcasting
Advocates say Marion County, Oregon’s move from incineration to landfill shows issues with both methods of trash disposal.
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Telluride News
Bruin Waste to build recycling operation in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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Action News Jax
Residents dealing with weeks of pickup delays after switch to FCC Environmental Services in Clay County, Florida.
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ESG Dive
5 ESG trends sustainability professionals should monitor in 2025.
Jan 09, 2025
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Food Tank
ReFED reports food waste responsible for 14% of US methane emissions.
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KPCW
Recycle Utah eyes larger home to boost waste diversion rate.
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Tontitown, Arkansas, mayor named as defendant in lawsuit challenging use of city funds in WM landfill battle.
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Utility Dive
DOE says 90% of US wind turbines are recyclable.
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Sebastopol Times
Despite pleas from public, Sebastopol, California, dumps Recology for Sonoma County Resource Recovery.
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Packaging Dive
5 packaging industry trends to watch in 2025
Jan 08, 2025
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WRTV
Indiana OSHA cites WM for ‘serious’ workplace safety violation after workplace death, proposes $7K fine.
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The Signal
Los Angeles County considers life after Chiquita Canyon Landfill closure.
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Waste Today
McNeilus unveils fully integrated, electric front-loading collection vehicle.
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Resource Recycling
Tennessee’s packaging EPR bill re-introduced.
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FFXnow
Fairfax County, Virginia, weighs options for landfill development after ski resort stalls.
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13 WHAM
3 injured as SUV strikes Casella garbage truck workers in Batavia, New York.
Jan 07, 2025
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Packaging Dive
EPR for packaging laws: Dates to know.
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The Press Democrat
Fight breaks out in Sebastopol, California, as Recology criticizes city staff, tries to keep grips on contract.
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Bridge Michigan
Michigan trashes $500M+ worth of materials in landfills each year, according to EGLE-funded report.
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9News
Denver fast-tracks compost bins while pulling back on recycling services.
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Mountain View Voice
Looking to divert more trash from landfills, Mountain View, California, residents hit obstacles.
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AgWeb
Senate agenda to start 2025 includes new farm bill.
Jan 06, 2025
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Canary Media
New York City now mandates composting. Next comes the hard part.
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Waste Today
Blizzard interrupts collection routes in several major cities.
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Wisconsin Public Radio
After failed attempts, Wisconsin lawmakers will try again to address PFAS.
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TAPintoSparta
Sussex County, New Jersey, man sentenced for vandalising 40+ WM garbage trucks.
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HawaiiNewsNow
Hawai’i state lawmakers to discuss Oahu’s future landfill with environmental, water officials.
Jan 03, 2025
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POLITICO
At EPA, Trump’s second term is already having consequences.
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MLive
From yogurt cup to countertop: Michigan entrepreneurs give life to plastic waste.
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Niagara Gazette
Reworld Niagara workers in New York vote to unionize with IBEW.
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QNS
Fines begin today for NYC trash container violations under new DSNY rule.
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Waste Today
Portage, Michigan, launches food scraps recycling pilot program.
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TAPintoFlemington/Raritan
Hunterdon County, New Jersey, extends contract with WM for transfer station amid ongoing sale, contract talks.