What We're Reading: Page 69
Industry reads hand-picked by our editors
Aug 31, 2023
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San Diego Union-Tribune
San Diego sees organics recycling double after green bin rollout; enforcement plan coming soon.
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KFOX
Improper disposal of batteries and hot ashes sparks fire at Las Cruces, New Mexico, waste facility.
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Waste Today
Glass Recycling Coalition seeks input on glass recovery efforts.
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WVTM 13
Chelsea, Alabama, residents will see trash bill triple in new contract with Republic Services.
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The New Pelican
Coastal Waste & Recycling wins $12.8M, 3-year contract with Wilton Manors, Florida.
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New Haven Register
West Haven, Connecticut, to consider ordinance change for trash collection after organics separation pilot program.
Aug 30, 2023
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Waste Today
Collection schedules shift in preparation for Hurricane Idalia’s landfall.
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CBS San Francisco
E-waste recycling program in North Bay near San Francisco provides job opportunities while saving planet.
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The Herald-Banner
Complaints about trash pickup in Greenville, Texas, continue amid trash service transition from Waste Connections.
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BioCycle
Tribal composting facility near Minneapolis, Minnesota, set to expand.
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Doral Family Journal
Doral, Florida, hosts workshop on relocation of waste-to-energy facility.
Aug 29, 2023
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Los Angeles Times
Why California’s plastic bag ban is failing.
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Reason
Arkansas business owner sues city over waste disposal and pickup contract, alleging government monopoly.
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The Vicksburg Post
Vicksburg, Mississippi, approves solid waste amendments; sets garbage fees for contract with WM.
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Lancaster Online
Mount Joy Township, Pennsylvania, extends contract with Penn Waste Inc.
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The Star Tribune
Work to begin on new Washington County, Minnesota, toxic waste facility.
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WBRC
Vestavia Hills, Alabama, battles trash pickup issues with AmWaste.
Aug 28, 2023
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Georgia Public Broadcasting
Feds rejected Alabama’s toxic waste disposal plan. What does that mean for Georgia’s coal ash?
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WKRN
Nashville, Tennessee, piloting curbside compost program to reduce landfill waste.
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CBS Pittsburgh
Waste management worker killed in accident in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
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Waste Today
NWRA, Oregon Refuse & Recycling Association to formalize relationship.
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West Hartford News
West Hartford, Connecticut, food scrap recycling pilot showing success in first few months.
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Tennessee Lookout
Dispute over BFI’s Middle Point Landfill in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, goes to court.
Aug 25, 2023
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Dispute over Republic’s Middle Point Landfill expansion goes to court in Tennessee.
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Honolulu Civil Beat
EPA begins removal of hazardous waste from Kula fire in Hawai’i.
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New York Focus
New York state officials mull new per-ton disposal fee as landfills near tipping point.
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Lohud
Mount Vernon, New York, says all-female garbage crew is first for city.
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Packaging Dive
PepsiCo moving to paperboard for beverage multipacks in North America.
Aug 24, 2023
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Agriculture Dive
Chevron and Brightmark’s Florida dairy digester project marks first renewable gas delivery.
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E-Scrap News
Apple throws support behind California right-to-repair bill.
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Albany Times-Union
Groups call for on-site hazardous waste management at Indian Point following wastewater discharge ban in New York.
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CBC News
Montreal suburb axes agreement with Stablex to expand hazardous waste dump used for Ontario, northeastern U.S.
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Spectrum News 1
Ridwell recycling service launches in Santa Monica, California, for hard-to-recycle items.
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CBS Miami
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, residents express concern about shuttered Wingate landfill, its impact on their health.
Aug 23, 2023
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CNBC
Republic Services’ CEO on growth, plans to achieve 75% landfill gas to energy coverage.
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CalMatters
California toxic waste disposal relies on unsafe, aging facilities.
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Grist
2 communities, separated by an ocean, are working together to manage trash better.
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WTOV
Odor complaints at IWS’ Apex Landfill reach record high, Jefferson County, Ohio, officials demand action.
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DeSoto County News
DeSoto County, Mississippi, expects pause in recycling services amid switch from Waste Pro to Waste Connections.
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WFMZ-TV
South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, postpones vote on waste collection deal.
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