The Recycling Partnership’s latest report says “every material type is under-recycled” and calls for local and state policies, along with MRF improvements and other strategies, to improve residential rates. Waste Dive - Latest News
A recent letter sent by 21 U.S. representatives noted the agency has acted on methane from other sectors and that its regulations could be updated to reflect new landfill technologies. Waste Dive - Latest News
The Macquarie-backed rPET manufacturer is now operating one facility in Pennsylvania, with another scheduled to open this year. This marks the latest supply agreement for Republic’s new polymer center network. Waste Dive - Latest News
The rebrand lets the company “talk about the whole story,” from material sourcing to recycling, including efforts like its paper cup recycling pilot program with Starbucks. Waste Dive - Latest News
The new plan includes several focus areas and recommendations to reach a goal of 85% recycling of the total waste stream, as well as lower waste emissions, by 2050. It also supports extended producer responsibility laws. Waste Dive - Latest News
The Brookhaven Landfill is scheduled to stop accepting C&D waste at the end of 2024, but it may accept incinerator ash into 2028. In the meantime, rail transfer proposals continue to receive attention as one future option. Waste Dive - Latest News
Landfill operators have a challenging decision when identifying appropriate technologies for PFAS management. Learn about new PFAS destruction technologies and compare them to the traditional removal and disposal options. Waste Dive - Latest News
The long-anticipated rule is expected to prevent the release of 14,000 tons of pollutants annually as a result of more stringent regulations, especially for nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide. Waste Dive - Latest News
The funding, which will go to two private haulers and three local governments, comes as more diesel-powered heavy-duty vehicle fleets are transitioning to cleaner fuel types. Waste Dive - Latest News
Athens Services handles material for more than a third of the city-managed recycling program at its Sun Valley MRF. The Los Angeles Board of Public Works also raised rates at a city-owned transfer station. Waste Dive - Latest News