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Monmouth County Announces Free Shredding Event in Eatontown on May 9
Monmouth County Announces Free Shredding Event in Eatontown on May 9
The event will conclude either at the scheduled time or once truck capacity is reached.
Liberty Waste Strengthens Greensboro Presence with New Acquisition
Liberty Waste Strengthens Greensboro Presence with New Acquisition
Since receiving backing from Allied Industrial Partners in 2022, Liberty has modernized its fleet, adopted advanced routing technologies, and expanded its service offerings.
Bradford National Bank to Host Free Spring Shredding and Recycling Day on May 9
Bradford National Bank to Host Free Spring Shredding and Recycling Day on May 9
Now in its 16th year, the program allows residents to safely shred items such as bank statements, canceled checks, tax records, bills, and investment documents.
Greenfield to Roll Out Automated Recycling Carts Under New EPA-Funded Program
Greenfield to Roll Out Automated Recycling Carts Under New EPA-Funded Program
Mayor Ginny Desorgher said the transition marks a major step forward in protecting sanitation workers while simplifying recycling for residents.
City of Erie to host annual tire and electronics recycling event
City of Erie to host annual tire and electronics recycling event
To help residents responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle materials and reduce landfill waste, the event is free and open to City of Erie residents only (photo ID required) and will be held as a drive-through.
SWANA Updates Key Technical Policies
SWANA Updates Key Technical Policies
The SWANA Policy Committee led the review process and the SWANA board of Directors approved the updated policies on April 19, 2026.
Shafer Park to Host Boonsboro Recycling Event on May 9
Shafer Park to Host Boonsboro Recycling Event on May 9
Electronics recycling will be supported by Spichers Appliance & Electronics, while reusable items will be collected by Horizon Goodwill.
Momentum Recycling Diverts 32,237 Tons from Utah Landfills in 2025
Momentum Recycling Diverts 32,237 Tons from Utah Landfills in 2025
Founder John Lair noted that consistent and accessible recycling programs have driven community engagement, enabling small individual actions to deliver significant environmental impact over time.
Coshocton County Offers Solutions for Hard-to-Recycle Items Like Tires and Batteries
Coshocton County Offers Solutions for Hard-to-Recycle Items Like Tires and Batteries
For battery recycling, residents can turn to retailers like Staples, which accepts various battery types after the county’s previous program with Cirba Solutions ended.
Republic Services Expands Organics Processing Capacity Amid Rising Demand and Regulations
Republic Services Expands Organics Processing Capacity Amid Rising Demand and Regulations
In 2026, Republic Services plans to add 355,000 tons of annual organics processing capacity, significantly boosting its existing 1.1 million tons reported in 2025.
Essex County to Host Electronics Recycling Day on May 16
Essex County to Host Electronics Recycling Day on May 16
The initiative aims to promote responsible recycling and reduce environmental harm caused by improper disposal of electronic waste.
U.S. Waste Sector Emissions Flat in 2024 Amid Reporting Uncertainty: UMD Report
U.S. Waste Sector Emissions Flat in 2024 Amid Reporting Uncertainty: UMD Report
The waste sector accounted for 166 million metric tons, showing little year-over-year change.
Tamarac to Host Semi-Annual Hazardous Household Waste Recycling Event on May 2
Tamarac to Host Semi-Annual Hazardous Household Waste Recycling Event on May 2
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the initiative to responsibly discard items that cannot be placed in regular household trash.
City of Toledo Opens New Clean Toledo Recycling Center
City of Toledo Opens New Clean Toledo Recycling Center
The initiative expands the city’s Clean Toledo program by offering a reliable alternative to seasonal drop-off events traditionally held during summer.
Recycle Rama, Lansing's largest recycling event, to be held this Saturday
Recycle Rama, Lansing's largest recycling event, to be held this Saturday
Lansing Board of Water and Light electric customers also get a rebate if they bring in old humidifiers or air conditioners.
Wake County, NC Awards $34,000 in Grant Funds to Local Organizations for Waste Prevention
Wake County, NC Awards $34,000 in Grant Funds to Local Organizations for Waste Prevention
Grants range in value from $1,000 to $10,000 and must be used to create projects that encourage activities such as reducing waste, increasing recycling, reusing durable goods and composting.
Ontario County Launches May Recycling Events, Promotes Composting to Cut Landfill Waste
Ontario County Launches May Recycling Events, Promotes Composting to Cut Landfill Waste
In addition to recycling efforts, the county is promoting backyard composting by offering composting kits for $25 through early May.