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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…Bay City, Flint, MI Celebrate Recycling Successes
Flint and Bay City have reported record recycling volumes as Michigan’s statewide recycling rate reaches 26%. Both cities expanded cart-based collection with state support, while Flint and Genesee County are preparing additional recycling infrastructure and…Union County Announces Final Recycling and Hazardous Waste Events of 2026
Union County, New Jersey, will hold October 2026 paper shredding, scrap metal and household hazardous waste events across Berkeley Heights, Linden, Cranford, Rahway and Scotch Plains. The free programs have material limits and residency requirements…U.S. Hazardous Waste Capacity Shortfall Could Cut 2033 Output by $82.4B
A Charles River Associates analysis commissioned by Veolia projects U.S. hazardous-waste generation could reach 37.4 million tons annually by 2033. CRA modeled that a 1% to 3% shortfall in management capacity could reduce projected 2033…Reno to Host Hazardous and Electronic Waste Disposal Event This Weekend
Accepted household hazardous waste during the event includes paint, pesticides, algicides, gasoline, oil, cleaning chemicals, fluorescent bulbs and large batteries, including lithium batteries.Ecowaste Solutions Expands Georgia Footprint with Taylor Waste Acquisition
The acquisition also supports Ecowaste’s expansion across South Georgia, North Florida and Southwest Georgia.Tukwila to Host Free, Unlimited Paint Recycling Event on October 10
Also, residents do not need to dry out the material before drop-off.Nespresso-Backed Program Expands Aluminum Recycling in Westchester County
More than 900,000 residents served by Westchester County's Refuse Disposal District can now place used Nespresso capsules and other small aluminum items in curbside recycling. New sorting infrastructure at the county's material recovery facility is…U.S. Recycling Systems Struggle to Keep Pace With Changing Packaging Mix
The report estimates that an average U.S. household generates about 705 pounds of recyclable material annually, down by 12% when compared with 2020.Fort McCoy Recycling Program Generates Over $1.1 Million in FY26
Fort McCoy’s Qualified Recycling Program generated more than $1.1 million during fiscal year 2026, led by five competitive sales of 140 tons of scrap brass shell casings. The Wisconsin installation also recycled unusable shipping containers…Hamilton Township Police to Host Safe Shredding Event on September 26
Staples and rubber bands do not need to be removed, but binder clips, cardboard, and other non-paper materials are not allowed.Philadelphia, PA Officials Unveil ‘Modernized Strategy’ for Trash Disposal Amid Contract Debate
One of the main questions surrounding the city’s solid waste contract is how much waste would be sent to the company’s incinerator in Chester, Pennsylvania, and whether City Council will approve the agreement.Colorado EPR Program Expands No-Cost Recycling Access Across Communities
The effort are aimed at effective implementation of Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act, HB22-1355.