Legislation & Regulations
Recycling Legislation & Regulations news and updates from U. S . A. states and cities
Norwalk To Hold Mattress, Box Spring Recycling Event
Norwalk scheduled a free mattress and box spring recycling collection for September 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Norwalk Public Works Center. The program is limited to city residents, and accepted mattresses and…
SWANA Shares Details of RCon 2026
SWANA also holds its annual Awards Celebration during RCon to recognize the individuals and organizations advancing innovation, safety, leadership, and excellence in waste and resource management.Allen County to Host Electronics Recycling Event Saturday
Collected electronics will be sent to a certified recycling contractor, Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), in Plainfield, Indiana, where the equipment will be demanufactured, officials noted.City of Alliance, KAB Launches Pilot Curbside Recycling Program
Unlike Alliance’s existing single-stream recycling services, the pilot requires residents to separate materials and keep them clean and dry.Totowa Library to Host Community Recycling and Freecycle Event
Residents can also contribute nonperishable food items for distribution through local food pantries. The Lions Club will collect unwanted eyeglasses and hearing aids from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.California Carpet Recycling Rate Reaches 37% in 2025
Carpet reuse also recorded a major increase. Nearly 3.5 million pounds of carpet was redirected for reuse in 2025, more than four times the volume reported in 2021.Casella Waste Systems to Acquire Northeastern Pennsylvania Waste Firm
The company operates a fleet of about nine trucks and runs a transfer station in Hanover Township.Richmond to Host Free Recycling and Waste Disposal Event on Sept. 12
Household hazardous waste accepted at the event includes oil-based paints, insect sprays, pesticides, rodent-control products and herbicides such as RoundUp and Weed B Gon.City of Owasso Announces Free Cleanup and Recycling Events
Residents can bring up to 10 tires, automotive and household batteries, computers, printers, electronics and small appliances weighing less than 50 pounds. Fees will apply to certain monitors and televisions.Spokane County Plans Curbside Recycling Expansion
Local waste companies, including Waste Management Services and Sunshine Disposal, would have until April 2027 to provide recycling collection to households newly added under the plan.Electronics recycling drop-off and Labor Day hours
Drop-offs may include computers, monitors, electronic keyboards, televisions, scanners, fax machines, copiers, cell phones, video recorders, cameras and more.Reworld Acquires Long Island-Based Clean & Green Recycling Corporation, ClearFlo Technologies and EnviroTec
The Lindenhurst MPF adds to the long-standing presence of Reworld on Long Island and reinforces established relationships with municipalities and businesses across the area.Greensboro Recycle Rodeo to Accept Electronics, Hazardous Waste and Styrofoam
The free event will run from 8 a.m. to noon at Evangel Fellowship Church of God, located at 2207 E. Cone Blvd. It is open to residents of Greensboro and Guilford County.
Denver’s Universal Recycling Ordinance Takes Effect
The ordinance covers multifamily properties, commercial buildings, food-related businesses, permitted events and construction and demolition projects. Its main goal is to reduce landfill waste by keeping recyclable and compostable materials out of landfills.Arlington to Hold Free Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event
Households can bring up to two banker-box-sized containers of paper per vehicle. The documents will be shredded at the site itself. However, the service will be available only until the shredding truck reaches capacity.GFL Environmental Completes SECURE Waste Infrastructure Acquisition
GFL said more than 2,000 SECURE employees will join its workforce. SECURE management, including Allen Gransch, will continue to work under GFL ownership.