Legislation & Regulations
Recycling Legislation & Regulations news and updates from U. S . A. states and cities
Auburn, Alabama Sets Free HHW, Electronics Recycling and Shredding Event for Oct. 10
Auburn, Alabama residents can dispose of household hazardous waste, recycle electronics and securely shred documents for free during the city's fall collection event on October 10.
West Virginia DEP Awards $70K to Expand Electronic Recycling
West Virginia will distribute $70,480 to nine county and solid waste programs for electronics recycling collection events and ongoing e-waste services through the state's Covered Electronic Devices Recycling Grant Program.Plumas County Residents Can Recycle Tires Free in Quincy and Chester
Plumas County residents can drop off unwanted passenger and light-truck tires free of charge at simultaneous tire recycling events in Chester and Quincy on October 17.Renewable Energy Plant Will Convert Landfill Emissions, Support Fort Worth, TX’s Trash Demands
Fort Worth expects a renewable natural gas plant at its Southeast Landfill to begin operations by the end of 2028. The project would capture landfill gas and could generate an estimated $2.5 million to $5…
Connecticut Tightens Bottle Deposit Rules to Curb Redemption Fraud
Connecticut has strengthened its beverage container deposit rules, introducing criminal penalties for large-scale fraudulent redemption of out-of-state bottles and cans as the state works to stabilize its 10-cent deposit system.Mattress recycling event set for Saturday at Benton County Fairgrounds
Benton County residents can recycle unwanted mattresses and box springs for free at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Corvallis on Saturday, October 3, through the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program.Rep. Flick, Mamoth Join Hands to Host E-Recycling Event
Residents of Pennsylvania's 83rd Legislative District can bring unwanted electronics to a community e-recycling event in Williamsport on October 3. Rep. Jamie Flick and Berwick-based recycler Mamoth will accept many devices free of charge, with…Casella Secures Permit to Expand New York C&D Landfill Capacity
Casella Waste Systems has received regulatory approval to expand its Hakes C&D Landfill in Campbell, New York, by approximately 43.3 acres. The company estimates the project will add 5.8 million cubic yards of disposal capacity…Orland Park Electronics, Shredding and Drug Take-Back Set for Oct. 9
Orland Park will hold a free recycling and disposal event October 9 at Orland Square Mall, accepting electronics, sensitive documents and prescription medications. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon, with electronics limited to…Ally Waste Expands Gables Residential Partnership Across Nearly 40 Communities
Ally Waste Services has expanded its partnership with Gables Residential from an initial Houston relationship to nearly 40 multifamily communities nationwide, adding waste leveling, bulk trash handling, dumpster support and a pilot of Ally Waste's…Rockford to Host Super Shred and Recycling Event for Household Items
The collection program will accept paper for secure shredding, unused or unwanted medication, eyeglasses and retired American flags.City of Albuquerque Launches Biweekly Recycling Pilot
Meanwhile, the pilot will not change weekly household trash collection. Residents will continue receiving regular curbside garbage service, as usual.Lewis County, GreenSheen Join Hands for Paint Recycling Event
Participants are encouraged to pre-register online, although registration is not mandatory.Nashville Tire Recycling Event Collects Truckload of Old Tires
The initiative was aimed at keeping discarded tires out of yards, roadside ditches and other unsuitable locations.NWRA Opens Nominations for 2027 Hall of Fame Class
Nominees are evaluated on criteria such as industry recognition, long-term contributions, personal values, leadership and service to NWRA and its chapters.Park Forest to Host Fall Shred/Drug Take-Back Event Oct. 3
Park Forest will hold its fall Shred/Drug Take-Back Event October 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the corner of Main Street and Orchard Drive. The free drive-up event is open regardless of residency and…