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Maryland Extends Battery Safety Commission to Address Fire Risks
As part of expansion of its work, additional members from the insurance sector, towing industry, and the Maryland Port Administration will join the commission.
WM Canada Advances Edmonton Recycling Facility Construction for 2027 Launch
The project includes expansion and modernization of an existing WM-owned property.
Free Recycling Program for Union County Residents Continues This June
Union County offers free mobile paper shredding events from March through October, giving residents a secure and convenient way to dispose of personal documents on-site.Fairfax City, VA Seeks to Reduce Waste, Increase Recycling with Updated Trash Management Plan
Council members unanimously voted May 12 to accept the 87-page plan with 54 actions planned across two decades.Recycle Utah Seeks Community Input to Shape New Expanded Recycling Center
In a public statement, Recycle Utah said the next phase of development is focused on creating a center that reflects local needs while supporting sustainability goals.Cleveland Pushes Recycling Program Improvements to Boost Participation
The Public Works Department has hired consultants to evaluate communication strategies and encourage more households to participate.Idaho National Laboratory and eCyclers of Idaho Launch Regional E-Waste Collection Drive
The first collection event is scheduled for May 22 at the Madison County Transfer Station, with additional dates planned throughout the summer.Casella Waste Systems and Waga Energy Launch RNG Facility in New York
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on May 14 to mark the formal opening of the facility, which has been operational since January this year.Cincinnati Secures $5M Federal Grant to Replace Recycling Carts, Expand Access
City officials said that out of the around 100,000 recycling carts currently deployed, nearly 80% were distributed during the 2010s.Kentucky Awards $6 Million to Cut Landfill Waste, Boost Recycling Efforts
Furthermore, he stated that this program is about leaving Kentucky’s next generation with a cleaner, safer place to call home.Rumpke Wins Platinum U.S. Best Managed Company Honor for Seventh Straight Year
This year’s honorees all showed they could withstand economic ups and downs and still invest in their future
Reversible Conductive Glue Could Revolutionize E-Waste Recycling
Professor Volker Pickert thinks this could push manufacturers to rethink how they connect electronic parts, balancing performance with sustainability.Community Recycling Event In Santa Monica May 16
Items outside of this list will not be accepted and must be disposed of properly outside of the event. For questions, call customer service at (866) 311-7266.SWANA Releases New ARF Report on Horizontal Landfill Gas Collection Systems
This research was conducted through SWANA’s Applied Research Foundation, which supports collaborative, member-driven research on critical waste and resource management issues.Somerset County Hosts Free Secure Shred Event May 16
No business vehicles or business materials will be accepted.Keep America Beautiful Reports Sharp Drop in U.S. Litter
The survey for the first time measured litter density along coastal regions and found that coastal areas have 8-13 times the density of litter per mile as other areas.