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Republic Services Boosts Kansas Presence with Second Landfill Deal
The acquisition follows Republic’s recent purchase of the Hamm Sanitary Landfill in Lawrence from Hamm Cos., strengthening its disposal infrastructure serving the Kansas City metro area.Vermont Expands Battery Recycling Program, Adds 100+ Collection Sites
More than 100 collection sites are available statewide at participating retailers and municipal facilities.ReSource Waste Services Acquires C.L. Noonan to Expand C&D Hauling Operations in Eastern New England
The transaction marks another strategic step in ReSource’s regional expansion following its January 2024 investment in Northeast Recycling LLC.Illinois Paint Recycling Program Collects 60,000 Gallons in First Two Months After Launch
Participation is voluntary, allowing residents and businesses to recycle eligible products during regular business hours.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.