What We're Reading: Page 2
Industry reads hand-picked by our editors
Aug 11, 2025
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The Stanly News & Press
Albemarle, North Carolina, to take over waste collection from WM in 2026.
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ABC 13
Republic Services says pickups on track to resume in Toledo, Ohio.
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Wall Street Journal
Companies navigate hurdles to adopting packaging alternatives to plastic.
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Los Angeles Times
r.World’s cup reuse projects to expand in California.
Aug 08, 2025
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Boston Globe
Boston City Council approves rat czar, talks new trash bins.
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Link NKY
Fort Wright, Kentucky, renews contract with Rumpke, though fees will increase.
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New Bedford Light
Board of Health considers proposed transfer station in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
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CBS News
Inside Minnesota’s new anaerobic digester project meant to achieve state diversion goals.
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Cleveland.com
Rise in citations for improperly stored trash draws ire from Cleveland officials.
Aug 07, 2025
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CBS Detroit
Judge blocks all radioactive waste dumping at Wayne County facility owned by Republic Services.
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NBC Connecticut
Health district prepared to file lawsuit against Reworld over nagging noise in Bristol, Connecticut.
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Waste Today
Tacoma, Washington, launches smart camera technology pilot.
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Recycling Product News
Techbros opens AI-integrated ITAD and e-waste processing facility.
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The Guardian
First-of-a-kind US class-action lawsuit would force EPA to reinstate $3B climate program.
Aug 06, 2025
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Hoodline
Denver announces waste collection schedule disruption amid budget crunch.
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Cincinnati Business Courier
Rumpke advances two Greater Cincinnati waste projects with Ohio funding.
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Fortune
WM CEO Jim Fish on sustainability in the waste, recycling, and landfill industry.
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CBC News
British Columbia organics company accused of relocating piles of illegal waste to another unauthorized site.
Aug 05, 2025
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Construction & Demolition Recycling
Construction & Demolition Recycling Association names new executive director.
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Los Angeles Times
UPS to pay $2M to settle lawsuit over dumping at California landfills.
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WABI
Orrington, Maine, transfer station awaits permit for reopening after fire.
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The Columbus Dispatch
Electronics, glass recycler to pay $3M for illegal CRT and waste storage.
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Concord Monitor
Allenstown, New Hampshire, to consider pay-as-you-throw model.
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Manufacturing Dive
DuPont, Corteva and Chemours reach $875M PFAS settlement with New Jersey.
Aug 04, 2025
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Resource Recycling
Eastman delaying second plant, appealing DOE grant loss.
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Bay News 9
Clearwater, Florida, behind on hiring waste workers ahead of peak season.
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Eco RI News
Rhode Island landfill still without operating permit after 2016 settlement.
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NY Post
New York City mayor opposes $14.5M plan to offer free trash bins.
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Boulder Reporting Lab.
Longmont, Colorado land swap delayed, leaving composting plans up in the air.
Aug 01, 2025
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WBUR
Judge denies Republic Services’ lawsuit calling for Teamsters restraining order.
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Wall Street Journal
Inside GFL CEO Dovigi’s side business: luxury real estate.
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Fox 56
Closed Kentucky landfill could become site for solar project.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Recology art show celebrates waste-centered artist-in-residence.
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Boston.com
Police shoot man accused of stealing Republic trash truck in Everett, Massachusetts.