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Comstock Metals Secures California DTSC Approval for Zero-Landfill Solar Panel Recycling Facility
As solar installations mature, demand for compliant recycling solutions is accelerating.
Coral Springs Police to Host Free Shred-A-Thon Event
Plastic or garbage bags will not be accepted, and all documents must be free of trash, plastic materials, binders, clamps, or metal rings.Casella Q4 Revenue Rises 9.7%; Sets Strong 2026 Outlook
Recycling revenues rose 9.1%, although average commodity values per ton fell 27%.Vanguard Renewables Acquires E-Z Recycling to Expand Midwest Organics Recycling Network
Minnesota remains a strategic market due to its strong food and beverage manufacturing base and landfill diversion policies.Waste worker fatalities fell in 2024, but industry still 5th deadliest: BLS
Deaths at MRFs fell slightly from nine in 2023 to eight in 2024, with four of those fatalities considered transportation incidents.Glass Returning to Single-Stream Recycling Gets Tentative Approval from Summit County, CO Commissioners
In 2014, after conversations with waste haulers, the county stopped allowing glass in single-stream recycling.Macomb Community College to Host Free Drive-Through E-Recycling Event
Light bulbs, smoke detectors and appliances containing Freon are not accepted.Clean Harbors Delivers Strong Q4, Robust 2026 Guidance
The company generated record adjusted free cash flow of $509.3 million in 2025, meeting or exceeding previously announced financial guidance targets.Carton Council Reports 2.5 Million Household Increase in U.S. Carton Recycling Access in 2025
According to the The Recycling Partnership, approximately 73% of U.S. households have access to recycling services overall, underscoring strong carton compatibility within existing systems.Augusta to Host Free Recycling Event on February 21 to Curb Illegal Dumping
City officials encourage residents to arrive early and ensure they meet participation requirements.Vancouver Expands Flexible Plastics Recycling with New Pink Carts
Accepted materials include bread and produce bags, overwrap packaging, stand-up pouches, chip bags, cereal liners, bubble wrap and plastic net bags.Elk County Approves Updated Solid Waste Management Plan Through 2034
County officials reported a decline in violations over time, attributing improvements to consistent enforcement and public awareness.Mesa County Extends Clean Harbors Contract for Hazardous Waste Disposal Services
Opened more than 20 years ago, the facility now processes over 280,000 pounds of hazardous waste annually requiring specialized handling.Kent County Diverts 66 Million Pounds from Landfills in 2025, Expands Recycling Efforts
The DPW’s Swap Shop collected 24,515 pounds of reusable household materials and redistributed nearly 11,000 pounds to residents.Waste Connections previews AI, RNG investments for 2026
Waste Connections continues to work on its renewable natural gas facility plans, with five such facilities already online and the other five expected to be operational by the end of 2026.Baldwin County, Alabama Solid Waste Authority Launches Curbside Recycling Program in Spanish Fort
Spanish Fort’s new curbside recycling program is part of an effort by SWDA to expand recycling access across Baldwin County.