Recycling Tips
Top tips for recycling your household rubbish, reducing your waste, and reusing whenever possible. There are little things each of us can do to help preserve and protect the environment. Being careful to recycle the right items in the correct way will ensure the recycling process is as efficient as possible.
Missouri Bill to Eliminate Solid Waste Districts Sparks Statewide Debate
Bill sponsor Brad Banderman said abandoned landfills pose environmental risks that demand action.WM signals optimism in Q4 despite healthcare solutions integration
In 2025, WM completed automation upgrades at five recycling facilities and added facilities in four new markets, which contributed to strong volumes in 2025.Louisiana Recycling Coalition to Host Inaugural Symposium in Mandeville
Early bird registration is available through February 3, 2026, offering the best attendee rate. Both LRC members and non-members are encouraged to attend.Summit County Seeks Public Input to Extend Three Mile Landfill Life by 10 Years
Loveday noted that constructing a new landfill in Summit County is unlikely due to environmental concerns.Metro Awards Reuse Impact Fund Grants to 16 Portland Nonprofits
The pilot cycle prioritizes textiles, furniture, appliances, electronics, tools, bicycles, and building materials.Kansas Nonprofit Boosts Schools, Charities Through Aluminum Recycling
Despite fluctuations in aluminum prices, the group’s commitment to community impact has remained constant.San Diego Unveils Aid Program to Cut Trash, Recycling Bills
Officials estimate approximately 7,000 households will qualify.Ontario County Draft Plan Targets Recycling, Composting Ahead of 2028 Landfill Closure
The plan also underscores the need for substantial infrastructure investment and transfer station upgrades.Republic Services Named to Fortune’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies List for Fifth Time
The results incorporate feedback from senior executives, directors, and financial analysts.U.S. Solid Waste Worker Injury Rates Rise in 2024, BLS Data Shows
BLS will release 2024 worker fatality statistics on February 19.Mecklenburg County Expands Recycling Program to Accept Plastic Bags and Wraps
Mecklenburg County’s recycling system processes more than 100,000 tons of material annually, advancing sustainability goals and environmental stewardship across the region.Casella completes acquisition of Mountain State Waste in West Virginia
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter, pending regulatory approvals.New Hanover County, NC Has an Ambitious Goal to Add 40 Years to its Landfill’s Lifespan
County staff have explored some innovative techniques, including a contract with a BP subsidiary to capture, process, and sell natural gas that escapes the landfill.New Jersey Enacts Nation-Leading “Skip the Stuff” Law to Cut Single-Use Plastics
A 180-day public education campaign will accompany the rollout, teaching both consumers and businesses about the financial and environmental benefits of minimizing single-use plastics.
Ceres Hosts Free Community Disposal Day for Residents on Feb. 7
Unsecured loads or vehicles larger than a pickup truck will not be accepted.Waste Eliminator Expands Atlanta Operations with Acquisition of Happy Haulers
The acquisition represents the ninth since Waste Eliminator partnered with private equity firm Allied Industrial Partners in 2021.