A strong pricing environment for D3 RINs and growing decarbonization commitments from utilities led to several RNG announcements in January. Waste Dive - Latest News
Proposed new rules would more clearly define “hazardous waste” and list nine specific PFAS under RCRA regulations but are not likely to apply to most operators of MSW and C&D landfills. Waste Dive - Latest News
The organics company and Michigan regulators are at odds over permits for the Fremont Regional Digestor’s product. The facility provides 150,000 tons of annual organics processing capacity. Waste Dive - Latest News
DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch described this as the biggest advance for local waste collection technology in decades as the city continues its push toward containerization and limiting manual collection. Waste Dive - Latest News
The agency recently released the 16th version of its Waste Reduction Model, which provides local governments with a high-level estimate for emissions, energy impacts and other factors for different strategies. Waste Dive - Latest News
Recycling access is uneven in the state, the needs assessment finds. It calls for MRF and transfer station upgrades, a minimum recyclables list and other updates to add access for 500,000 households. Waste Dive - Latest News
The grants will enhance access to organics drop-off sites in several areas and build on existing capacity in dozens of localities nationwide. Waste Dive - Latest News
Recycling policy, PFAS regulations, landfill methane, organics infrastructure and M&A are all expected to be key topics for the year ahead. Waste Dive - Latest News
New state legislation for EPR, bottle bills and right-to-repair will become more complex in 2024, but lawmakers are playing a long game to build consensus around such involved bills, experts say. Waste Dive - Latest News
The “first-of-its-kind” deal for the sector comes as domestic capacity is tight due to the reshoring of manufacturing operations. Veolia plans to open the $300 million site by early 2025. Waste Dive - Latest News