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Alterra Withdraws Proposal to Build Chemical Recycling Plant in Pennsylvania
Alterra Withdraws Proposal to Build Chemical Recycling Plant in Pennsylvania
The company will continue to monitor land opportunities in the nearby area to set up the plant, it said.
Madison Heights, WI Delivers 20,000-Plus Carts for Curbside Pickup
Madison Heights, WI Delivers 20,000-Plus Carts for Curbside Pickup
The city of Madison Heights recently began the rollout of new high-capacity carts for trash and recycling.
Circular Action Alliance Names Emily Coven as California Executive Director
Circular Action Alliance Names Emily Coven as California Executive Director
In her new role, Coven will oversee the development and execution of CAA’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program plan for California.
Union County Announced Free Recycling Events for September
Union County Announced Free Recycling Events for September
The collected documents will be shredded on-site and transported to a recycling facility for further processing.
Casella Waste Systems Honored 2025 Sustainability Leadership Award Winners
Casella Waste Systems Honored 2025 Sustainability Leadership Award Winners
The winners of Sustainability Leadership Awards 2025 are Primo Brands, Dartmouth College, The Arc Otsego, and The University of Vermont Medical Center.
Stericycle to Pay $2M in Settlement of Overbilling Complaints by Customers
Stericycle to Pay $2M in Settlement of Overbilling Complaints by Customers
Stericycle has more than 14,000 customers in New York City. It was not clear how many customers raised complaints.
Austin Resource Recovery to Build a Central Hub for Trash
Austin Resource Recovery to Build a Central Hub for Trash
The proposed transfer station will help the city to offer improved services and reduce emissions caused by disposal trucks.
Guilford County to Host Free Community Recycling Event
Guilford County to Host Free Community Recycling Event
The event will be open to all Guilford County residents.
OSHA, NWRA and SWANA Joined Hands to Ensure Safety of Waste and Recycling Industry Workers
OSHA, NWRA and SWANA Joined Hands to Ensure Safety of Waste and Recycling Industry Workers
The partnership provides the opportunity for SWANA and NWRA to work closely with OSHA on sharing and developing critical resources.
New ABC Analysis Points to Strong Growth in U.S. Landfill Biogas Facilities
New ABC Analysis Points to Strong Growth in U.S. Landfill Biogas Facilities
Also, nearly 60% of the RNG is still used for electricity generation or direct heating.
ADEQ Comment Period for Aluminum Recycling Plant Comes to an End
ADEQ Comment Period for Aluminum Recycling Plant Comes to an End
Also, the noise and air pollution from such facilities will be lower, they noted.
Lawmakers, Recyclers Call for SB 54 Regulations That Reflect Intent of EPR Law
Lawmakers, Recyclers Call for SB 54 Regulations That Reflect Intent of EPR Law
CAA plans to also open a separate process for producers to report baseline 2023 packaging data, with that information due Nov. 15.
Metallium Secures Exclusive Options for Additional U.S. Sites in Massachusetts and Virginia for E-Waste Metal Recovery
Metallium Secures Exclusive Options for Additional U.S. Sites in Massachusetts and Virginia for E-Waste Metal Recovery
The sites are co-located with operating scrap yards processing more than 20,000 tons/month of metal waste.
City of Madison Heights Expands Curbside Recycling Collection
City of Madison Heights Expands Curbside Recycling Collection
In addition to the support from EGLE, the cart purchases are funded by a grant from The Recycling Partnership.
Closed Loop Partners Announced Acquisition of Agri-Cycle
Closed Loop Partners Announced Acquisition of Agri-Cycle
Further to the acquisition, Agri-Cycle’s management team will partner with Closed Loop Partners to expand the company’s reach and services.
Hopkinsville City Council Voted to End Curbside Recycling
Hopkinsville City Council Voted to End Curbside Recycling
An ordinance to end the Hopkinsville Solid Waste Enterprise’s curbside recycling program was earlier approved.
Advanced Technology to Cut U.S. Landfill Emissions, Says Energy Vision Report
Advanced Technology to Cut U.S. Landfill Emissions, Says Energy Vision Report
The above measures would cut U.S. MSW landfill emissions by 49.1% upon comparison with the 2023 level.