What We're Reading: Page 86
Industry reads hand-picked by our editors
Feb 02, 2023
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Bangor Daily News
Deal to reopen shuttered Hampden, Maine, trash plant falls through.
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Bloomberg
Recycling Partnership study finds that EPR can boost recycling rates.
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The Philadelphia Tribune
Coalition asks next Philadelphia mayor to commit to zero-waste plan.
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Richmond Register
Rumpke selected to take over Richmond, Kentucky, collection services.
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MPR News
Only 35% of electronic waste is collected. Minnesota legislators think we can change that.
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CFO Dive
Fed slows tightening pace but signals more rate hikes to come.
Feb 01, 2023
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CBS Philadelphia
Teamsters lead strike against WM in Camden, New Jersey.
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Yakima Herald-Republic
Washington’s Caton Landfill sees permit reinstated after ongoing fire issues.
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WHYY
Groups want Philly’s next mayor to end illegal dumping.
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Inside Climate News
Minnesota is poised to pass an ambitious 100% clean energy bill. Now about those incinerators…
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Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana residents once lived off the land. They blame a Clean Harbors hazardous waste site for turning it toxic.
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Plastics Recycling Update
Emerald Packaging CEO: PCR boost to come from cooperation.
Jan 31, 2023
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fort Worth, Texas, explores possible gas well revenue from landfill operated by Republic Services.
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Politico
New Jersey eyes new clean energy goal, but some enviros may balk over incineration language.
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NorthEscambia.com
Escambia County, Florida, expanding Perdido Landfill for 4.75 more years of capacity.
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Tampa Bay Times
Clearwater, Florida, residents may get refunds for 6 months the city failed to recycle.
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Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri, seeking EPA infrastructure grant for educational campaign to extend landfill lifespan.
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KTLA
Riverside, California, man killed in crash with parked garbage truck.
Jan 30, 2023
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The Roanoke Times
Not wasting time: Roanoke, Virginia, sanitation workers seek answers on pay increases.
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AL.com
Air quality improving as EPA battles Alabama landfill fire.
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WJHL
Bristol, Virginia, enters consent decree over landfill issues.
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The Florida Times-Union
Jacksonville City Council approves composting program for local restaurants.
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Resource
US private equity firm completes Biffa acquisition in UK.
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Waste360
Opinion: Why Long Island, New York, is incapable of solid waste management planning.
Jan 27, 2023
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AP News
US EPA estimates costs of extinguishing an Alabama landfill fire that’s burned since November have reached $2.8M.
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Streetsblog NYC
The Adams administration has delayed NYC commercial waste reform that’s required by law, sources say.
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WGCU
Final debris collection from Hurricane Ian is underway in Charlotte County, Florida.
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Springfield, Missouri, is planning landfill tours as part of a recycling education program it hopes will get federal funding.
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FOX28
Spokane is seeking an exemption from a Washington emissions cap-and-trade program for its WTE facility.
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Georgia Recorder
Georgia lawmakers renew push to devote hazardous waste fees to cleaning dangerous sites.
Jan 26, 2023
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ABC7 Los Angeles
Los Angeles city sanitation truck strikes, kills person in Sherman Oaks neighborhood.
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Waste Today
Closed Loop Partners launches compostable packaging degradation pilot.
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BioCycle
10 trends in the compost marketplace.
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Lake & McHenry County Scanner
Family files lawsuit after 87-year-old fatally struck by Flood Brothers truck while on walk in Spring Grove, Illinois.
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FOX 4
Olathe, Kansas, looks to expand composting pilot program to full city.
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Legal Dive
How corporate counsel can lead environmental justice efforts.
Jan 25, 2023
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Coloradoan
Larimer County, Colorado, approves MOU for Republic Services to potentially build and operate new landfill.
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Bangor Daily News
Sale of former Fiberight trash plant in Maine delayed again.
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CalMatters
Out of state, out of mind: California dumps toxic waste in states with weaker laws.
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HeraldNet
Snohomish County, Washington, settles lawsuit over alleged PCBs contamination at former landfill.
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The Herald
Farrell, Pennsylvania, approves waste contract with Tri-County Industries that includes 153% rate increase.
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