Stericycle Agrees to Pay $9.5M Penalty for RCRA Violations

The EPA noted that the company failed to report discrepancies on shipping manifests, which helps in keeping track of the kind of waste being shipped.

NWRA Submitted Comments on OSHA’s Heat Standard

The rulemaking must address specific local conditions, thus allowing them to develop plans appropriate to their operating environment, it noted.

Rare Earth Recycling Market to Hit $871.16 Million by 2032

The use of rare earth elements is growing in a number of high-demand industries, including clean energy, electronics, and automobiles.

Washington DC Leaders Introduced Bill to Reduce Litter, Boost Recycling

Washington D.C. is the eleventh U.S. state to implement such a program.

Berrian County’s Recycling Events in 2024 Touted as Huge Success

Field expressed gratitude to the volunteers and park employees who helped make the event a big success.

Vermont’s New Solid Waste Plan is More Proactive

The significance of public awareness and outreach is emphasized in the new plan. Web-based materials on improved waste management will be made available to the general population.

Rubicon Names Former Circulus Head Dulin as New CEO

In the third quarter of 2024, Rubicon’s revenue was up 8.3% year over year but gross profit was down 26.1%.

Residents Can Now Recycle E-Cigarettes, Lithium Batteries at Ada County, ID Landfill

Items with lithium-ion batteries, like e-cigarettes and vape devices, can be dropped off for free for proper disposal.

Global Electronic Recycling Market to Hit $190.7 Billion by 2032

The report identified North America as the leading electronic recycling market in the world.

MRC’s Bye Bye Mattress Program Now Operational in Oregon

All manufacturers, importers, distributors and renovators of mattresses and foundations sold for use in Oregon must have to register with MRC.

TerraCycle Partners with Huggies to Launch New Recycling Program

The free recycling program will help to keep more personal care and hygiene products out of landfills and from being incinerated.

PLASTICS Announced Changes to Executive Leadership Team

The changes are aimed at accelerating its journey towards creation of a more sustainable plastics industry.

Glass Recycling Market to Hit $5.24 Billion by 2030

Among countries, China is likely to witness significant growth, with the market forecast to reach $931.6 million by 2030, at a CAGR growth of 7.1%.

Fresh Grants to Boost Michigan’s Recycling Rates

The facility currently processes nearly 8,500 tons of recyclables per year.

Alliance to End Plastic Waste Released Playbook on Mechanical Recycling

AEPW president and CEO, Jacob Duer, stated that addressing plastic pollution requires a complex, multistakeholder strategy.

Meridian Waste Announced Asset Acquisition of Foothills Waste Solutions, LLC

According to Meridian Waste CEO Walter Wally Hall, North Carolina is a very productive region for the business.

Bruin Waste to Build Recycling Operation in Grand Junction

Bruin Waste’s proposal received local backing as well.