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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.Accomack County Collects Nearly 66 Tons at Farm Tire Recycling Event
The initiative was sponsored by the Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District in partnership with the Accomack County Farm Bureau.Parkersburg Takes First Step Toward Restoring Citywide Recycling Service
The ordinance requires a second reading before final approval.Recycle Utah to Relocate After 35 Years, Plans New Four-Acre Recycling Facility in Summit County
However, with the current lease ending in August, Recycle Utah faces a timing gap before the new facility is completed.Jefferson County Explores New Solid Waste Transfer Station Site
The Highway 104 and 19 property received the highest overall score of 331, while the existing Cape George station ranked lowest at 180.