What We're Reading: Page
Industry reads hand-picked by our editors
Jan 12, 2026
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Statesman Journal
Republic says drone monitoring for methane not feasible at Oregon landfill.
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MinnPost
Minnesota advocates threaten hunger strike, aiming to close Hennepin Energy Recovery Center.
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FFXnow
Potential bill would exempt Reworld facility from Virginia’s carbon reduction regulations.
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Canary Media
EPA will allow 11 coal plants to dispose of ash in unlined pits until 2031.
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Portland Press Herald
Maine schools tackle food waste to save money, time and the environment.
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ESG Dive
Trump pulls US from key climate treaty, 65 other global organizations.
Jan 09, 2026
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New York Times
Landfill collapse in Philippines leaves two dead and dozens missing.
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KAIT
New transfer station in Kennett, Missouri, aims to curb illegal dumping in region.
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WPTA
Auburn, Indiana, receives $100K recycling grant for education and waste reduction.
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Resource Recycling
Greyparrot report calls for more waste data to support EPR programs.
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CNBC
Supreme Court holds off on Trump tariff ruling for now.
Jan 08, 2026
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Manufacturing Dive
State PFAS laws and regulations taking effect in 2026.
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Salem Statesman Journal
Sale of Reworld Marion facility in Oregon to Peaker Energy fails.
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WKZO
Portage, Michigan, residents submit petition challenging WM’s $29M single waste hauler contract.
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KGW8
Portland, Oregon, airport relaunches Green Plate program, aiming to cut 33K pounds of waste annually.
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Mexico Business News
Mexico City deploys 50 new waste trucks to boost recycling drive.
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Packaging Dive
5 packaging industry trends to watch in 2026.
Jan 07, 2026
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Coastside News
Republic Services issues credits for missed pickups during strike in Half Moon Bay, California.
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WTAP
Parkersburg, West Virginia, advances WM collection contract despite public opposition to privatization.
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KKTV
Colorado Springs, Colorado, completes waste reduction action plan.
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KEDM
Keep Louisiana Beautiful awards grants to 8 universities for recycling and waste reduction.
Jan 06, 2026
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Inside Climate News
EPA funding salvaged in US Congress spending bill.
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Packaging Dive
Toxic substances in PET bottles scrutinized by researchers.
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Macon Telegraph
Ryland Environmental employee dies after being hit by truck in Macon, Georgia.
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Waste Today
Enviri chief financial officer to retire at the completion of Clean Earth deal.
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Summit Daily
Colorado’s Western Slope communities lauded for efforts to reduce landfill waste in 2025 statewide report.
Jan 05, 2026
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Fortune
WM CEO Jim Fish talks day-to-day of operations.
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Concord Monitor
Casella acquisitions, industry consolidation raise price increase questions
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The Modesto Focus
Modesto, California, to consider reversing ‘evergreen’ hauler renewal contracts.
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Denver 7
WM proposes RNG plant at Denver-area landfill.
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WMTV
Dane County, Wisconsin, launches grant program to reduce organic waste in landfills.
Dec 23, 2025
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Packaging Dive
2025 packaging trends by the numbers.
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Resource Recycling
New Hampshire makes progress on waste goals.
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InForum
Waste processors, haulers feel effects of holiday shopping sprees.
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ABC7 New York
Woman killed after scaffolding collapses in chain-reaction crash involving Classic Recycling truck in New York City.
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Local 3 News
Chattanooga, Tennessee, extends pilot recycling program.
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Waste Today
Waste Energy secures USMCA certification for waste-to-energy technology.