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Westchester County Deploys AI-Powered Robotics at Yonkers MRF
The newly installed robotic unit can operate within a 36-inch reach, execute up to 60 precise picks per minute, and achieve accuracy levels approaching 80 percent.
Century Waste Sues DSNY Over Staten Island Commercial Waste Contract
While implementation has begun in three zones, Staten Island’s start date remains pending, with full transition planned by 2027.Marion Teams Up with Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency to Launch Battery Recycling
This initiative comes in response to recent incidents of fires caused by improperly discarded batteries, including cases in both Linn County and Iowa City.
Plumas County Approves Countywide Curbside Recycling Expansion for Quincy Starting 2026
Downtown Quincy residents, previously served directly by AVCSD, will pay about 39% more than under the existing contract.Monroe County Expands Recycling Program to Include Paper and Plastic To-Go Cups
All collected recyclables are processed at the Monroe County Recycling Center, which has served the region since 1992.Miami-Dade Commissioners Urge FCC, FPL to Explore Joint Bid for New Waste-to-Energy Incinerator Campus
At the county meeting Wednesday, board chair Anthony Rodriguez introduced a motion urging the two consortiums to discuss the possibility of collaborating on a bid.National Stewardship Action Council Marks Decade of Circular Economy Leadership with Release of a Decade of Impact
Following the release of the report, NSAC announced its 2025–2026 Board of Directors officers, reflecting the organization’s growing reach and commitment to collaboration.Howard County Launches Merry Mulch Program for Post-Holiday Christmas Tree Recycling
The Merry Mulch program will operate from December 26 through January 17.Ontario to Complete Shift to Producer-Funded Blue Box Recycling Under EPR by January 2026
The system introduces a standardized, province-wide approach that allows residents to recycle a broader and more consistent range of materials, regardless of location.Kamloops Residents Face Extended Waste Collection Waits Over Holiday Period
To ease pressure on bins during the holiday period, the city recommends maximizing organics carts, which are collected more frequently.EPA Awards $58 Million to Strengthen Recycling Infrastructure in Local Communities
Shoreline will receive $4,448,848 to bring this project to life.Virginia Updates State Solid Waste Plan, Targets Circular Economy and Recycling Growth
Virginia generates around 22 million tons of solid waste annually, with about 17 million tons from within the state.Fort Worth Receives Major EPA Investment for Water Reuse and Recycling Initiatives
The facility will support population growth while treating wastewater for industrial and irrigation reuse.Massachusetts Waste Companies Agree to $170,000 EPA Settlement Over Stormwater Violations
The EPA issued its final order on December 9, stating that the settlement resolves all claims.Colorado Launches Producer Responsibility Program to Expand Free Statewide Recycling
Environmental groups say the initiative could divert hundreds of thousands of tons of waste from landfills annually, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality.Massachusetts commission endorses some EPR plans, punts on packaging
While there were some points of disagreement, the majority of commissioners supported endorsing EPR language for paint and mattresses, as well as batteries and electronics.