What We're Reading: Page 89
Industry reads hand-picked by our editors
Jan 03, 2023
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FOX 59
Ray’s Trash customers complain about service following sale to WM in Indiana. WM says 30% of the company’s fleet was unsafe to operate.
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The Blade
WIN Waste, operator of Sunny Farms Landfill in Ohio, told that 2023 operating license might be denied.
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Honolulu Civil Beat
Honolulu again delays decision on where to site new landfill amid ongoing community debate.
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WBFF
Baltimore DPW struggles as all of its EZ Pack trucks break down, causing trash to pile up.
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The Berkshire Eagle
Since Casella took over waste site in Pittsfield, Mass., independent trash haulers have incurred more costs that end up on customers’ bills.
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Simi Valley Acorn
Thousand Oaks, California, appeals WM lawsuit over Athens contract to state Supreme Court.
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WYMT
Jackson County, Kentucky, plans to start its own collection service after ending negotiations with Davidson Sanitation.
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San Francisco Chronicle
When San Francisco office workers celebrated the New Year … by throwing garbage out the window.
Dec 22, 2022
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Lehigh Valley Live
Rezoning approved for Waste Connections’ Bethlehem Landfill over opposition from angry, full-house crowd in Pennsylvania.
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The Monroe News
Monroe, Michigan, prepares to award collection contract to Stevens Disposal & Recycling after 20 years with WM.
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Star News Online
Recycling is popular, so why is the landfill filling up so quickly in New Hanover County, North Carolina?
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TAPinto
Mayor explains ‘confusing’ recycling service changes in Wayne, New Jersey, which ended up with Gaeta Recycling retaining its contract.
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BioCycle
A composter’s cautionary tale: Veteran Compost loses county lease for planned Maryland site.
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Recycling Today
Aqua Metals begins operations at Nevada lithium-ion battery recycling facility.
Dec 21, 2022
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Bloomberg
Inside the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, big plastic’s faltering $1.5B global cleanup effort.
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The Detroit News
Michigan AG sues paper company over allegedly composting PFAS-contaminated waste.
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Waste Today
Fulcrum BioEnergy successfully produces low-carbon fuel from landfill waste.
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The Valley Breeze
Transfer station in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, that is currently run by Waste Connections will soon be municipally operated.
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KCBD
Lubbock, Texas, to build $18M solid waste transfer station to improve collection efficiency.
Dec 20, 2022
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Bloomberg
3M will stop producing ‘forever chemical’ PFAS by end of 2025.
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WWLP
MassDEP Commissioner Suuberg will be next executive director of NEWMOA.
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Palo Alto Online
Palo Alto, California, extends program to ensure domestic markets are used for its recyclables.
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CNN Business
EPA finalizes tougher pollution standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses.
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Energy News Network
Circular economy programs aim to reduce waste and build jobs.
Dec 19, 2022
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WTKR
Bridge closes indefinitely after WIN Waste plant fire in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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Houston Public Media
City of Houston to increase funding to address illegal dumping, approves $1.3M contract.
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WFYI
Gary, Indiana, advocates ask judge to revoke Fulcrum waste-to-jet-fuel plant’s permit.
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France 24
France bans disposable packaging, utensils in fast-food restaurants.
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CFO Dive
Executive pay linked more to ESG progress: Willis Towers Watson.
Dec 16, 2022
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Manufacturing Dive
Battery recycler Redwood Materials to build a $3.5B facility in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Waste Today
Vision RNG announced a project agreement with Waste Connections’ Laurel Ridge Landfill in Kentucky.
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Route Fifty
Inflation is continuing to fuel many of the collection challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.
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Construction & Demolition Recycling
How California’s new aggregate recycling bill could impact its C&D industry.
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E&T Magazine
Carbon Mapper will use observations from NASA satellites to assess landfill emissions.
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WFTV
Leesburg, Florida, to stop separating recyclables, begin sending to waste-to-energy plant.
Dec 15, 2022
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The Hill
Amazon’s plastic waste increased by 18% in 2021: report.
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Easy Reader News
Hermosa Beach, California, approves 10-year Athens Services trash contract with 45% rate increase.
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My Journal Courier
Jacksonville, Illinois, amends GFL contract to raise rates. Residents will still pay less than current rates.
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Paterson Press
Paterson, New Jersey, rejects collection bid from Suburban Disposal that included steep rate increases.
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Amarillo Globe-News
Amarillo, Texas, returning to twice-a-week trash pickup after efforts to staff up.
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Reuters
Exxon starts up plastic recycling unit at complex in Baytown, Texas.
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