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Legislation & Regulations

Recycling Legislation & Regulations news and updates from U. S . A. states and cities
Tacoma might eliminate curbside recycling, add fees to deal with tightening market
February 13th 2019
Changes in China's acceptable recycled material is putting a crimp on recycling in America, including the Tacoma Recycling Center in Tacoma, Washington.
Why Amazon’s new streamlined packaging is jamming up recycling centers
February 12th 2019
Over the past year, Amazon has reduced the portion of shipments it packs in its cardboard boxes in favor of lightweight plastic mailers, which enable…
How to recycle in Weld County
February 11th 2019
For as well-meaning as most recycling junkies can be, the extra effort to make the world a better place can be confusing to those less-practiced.
Recycling program shifts to one day per month
February 11th 2019
Effective this month, the recycling will transition to a one-day-per-month program with different collection points in Mercer and Lawrence counties
Yuba City City Council approves recycling expansion
February 8th 2019
City Council decision ends dispute between Stop the Dump, Recycling Industries
Dothan recycling continues with changes to drop-off sites
February 8th 2019
The city of Dothan plans to continue the recycling program after finding potential ways to cut costs.
California-based business set to open pay center for recyclables in Willard
February 7th 2019
A California-based recycling company is using the True Value store as its hub for Willard-area residents to bring in recyclable plastic, aluminum and cardboard for…
In South Florida, more and more recycling is landfill bound
February 6th 2019
Cities rethink recycling as global demand for used materials plummets
Global Recycling Foundation: combat climate change by championing recycling
February 5th 2019
The landmark agreement announced at COP24 in December 2018 has seen governments around the world agree to a robust set of guidelines for implementing the…
Problems in recycling program on council agenda
February 5th 2019
The Bullhead City Council will hold a joint work session with the Franchise License Commission this afternoon to talk about the city’s recycling program.
Oregon bottle recycling rate hits record-high
February 5th 2019
Oregonians recycled 2 billion glass bottles last year through its bottle deposit system, more than ever before.
Colorado hair salon goes green with new recycling program
February 4th 2019
The beauty industry has a dirty little secret, it produces a lot of garbage. Everything from the shampoo bottles to the hair dye and hair…
Indiana urged to improve recycling
February 4th 2019
Avoiding landfill could create jobs
Utah's waste-tire program fuels a robust recycling industry, but audit suggests it is falling flat
January 31st 2019
Back in the early 1990s, illegally dumped tires piled up by the millions across northern Utah.
Garbage and recycling schedule changes in Lima
January 31st 2019
Due to extreme weather, there will be no City of Lima garbage & recycle collection on Thursday.
Washington's Department of Ecology hopes to address recycling issues with new legislation
January 30th 2019
The country's National Sword policy would seriously ratchet down how much contamination was considered acceptable for shipments of plastics, paper and other recyclables bound for…
Costs expected to rise for Mahoning County recycling program
January 30th 2019
Mahoning County is taking bids for its drop off recycling program, and customers can expect costs to rise.