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Republic Services Named to Fortune’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies List for Fifth Time
The results incorporate feedback from senior executives, directors, and financial analysts.U.S. Solid Waste Worker Injury Rates Rise in 2024, BLS Data Shows
BLS will release 2024 worker fatality statistics on February 19.Mecklenburg County Expands Recycling Program to Accept Plastic Bags and Wraps
Mecklenburg County’s recycling system processes more than 100,000 tons of material annually, advancing sustainability goals and environmental stewardship across the region.Casella completes acquisition of Mountain State Waste in West Virginia
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter, pending regulatory approvals.New Hanover County, NC Has an Ambitious Goal to Add 40 Years to its Landfill’s Lifespan
County staff have explored some innovative techniques, including a contract with a BP subsidiary to capture, process, and sell natural gas that escapes the landfill.New Jersey Enacts Nation-Leading “Skip the Stuff” Law to Cut Single-Use Plastics
A 180-day public education campaign will accompany the rollout, teaching both consumers and businesses about the financial and environmental benefits of minimizing single-use plastics.
Ceres Hosts Free Community Disposal Day for Residents on Feb. 7
Unsecured loads or vehicles larger than a pickup truck will not be accepted.Waste Eliminator Expands Atlanta Operations with Acquisition of Happy Haulers
The acquisition represents the ninth since Waste Eliminator partnered with private equity firm Allied Industrial Partners in 2021.LoCI Controls Achieves 0% TRIR Over Nine Years in Landfill Operations
The company has maintained a flawless 0% Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) across all field operations, setting a new standard in risk management for the waste management sector.Fayetteville Set to Launch New Single-Stream Recycling Program
The program aims to increase recycling rates, streamline operations, and reduce landfill contributions citywide.Grand Forks Recycling Tonnage Surges 93% Since 2011
While recycling has surged, overall waste generation has also risen.Republic Services Donates $100K to The King Center to Expand Nonviolence Education
The grant underscores the ongoing collaboration between corporate philanthropy and nonprofit initiatives.Mesa County Extends Contract with IT Refresh for E-Waste Recycling in 2026
IT Refresh has served Mesa County since 2015 and has been active statewide since 2013.Construction and Renovation Waste Continues to Rise Across Southeast Michigan, Prompting Shifts in Disposal Planning
As a result, waste planning has become a core component of job-site management rather than a secondary consideration.
Pensacola proposes relocating Summit Boulevard recycling site to curb illegal dumping
City residents WEAR News spoke with are open to the idea.Ameresco and Republic Services Launch RNG Facility at Upper Rock Island Landfill in Illinois
The project supports decarbonization, enhances air quality, and delivers value to local communities.