The latest update to nonprofit ReFED’s data engine offered new details on food waste but found little change in how surplus food is handled once it enters the waste stream. Waste Dive - Latest News
The state’s top court ruled that Casella’s 2020 permit to expand the Bethlehem, New Hampshire, landfill was issued legally, reversing a prior decision made on an appeal from the Conservation Law Foundation. Waste Dive - Latest News
The Can Manufacturers Institute’s report proposes several ways to help MRFs weather the economic impacts felt when deposit return systems expand. It’s a response to an earlier report from NWRA. Waste Dive - Latest News
The agency published draft rules and a covered materials category list pertinent to SB 54, as well as the SB 343 preliminary findings report. Waste Dive - Latest News
December closed out with Ares Management acquiring Burnham RNG, Waga Energy completing its second Canadian facility and the announcement of a major food waste-to-RNG facility in New Jersey. Waste Dive - Latest News
The proposed rule would lead to further collection of landfill methane emissions, which are responsible for about 80% of the state’s industrial methane pollution. Waste Dive - Latest News
California, Connecticut, Washington and Rhode Island are among the jurisdictions enforcing new laws, including bottle bill updates and organics mandates. Waste Dive - Latest News
NWRA, SWANA, Waste Connections, WIN Waste Innovations, LRS, DTG Recycle and others all announced notable changes for key leadership roles. Waste Dive - Latest News
Look back on the year through data points on issues such as labor, M&A, federal funding, state policy and commodity pricing. Waste Dive - Latest News
The recycLA program has seen positive results, but haulers are lagging on diversion targets and organics service. The city is trying to amend the program, could resort to a new RFP or possibly even take over service itself. Waste Dive - Latest News