Amazon Achieved 85% Waste Diversion Rate in 2024

During the previous year, the company reported landfill diversion rate of 85%, up from 84% in 2023 and 82% in 2022.

City of Pensacola Reinstated Curbside Recycling Program

Additionally, the program aims to encourage residents to participate in the program so as to contribute to a cleaner, greener Pensacola.

SWANA Appointed Elizabeth Roe as its New President

Roe will replace Tammy Hayes, who will transition to the role of Past President of SWANA, guiding the board.

Bill for Florida’s Comprehensive Recycling Plan Vetoed by Governor

The bill had received support from various recycling industry groups and local government associations.

City of Portland, MI Ponders Transition to Single-Hauler Waste Collection

On the other hand, concerns were raised about reduced competition, thus leading to monopoly of a service provider.

City of Port Angeles to Resume Glass Recycling

The newly announced recycling service has been launched in partnership with Seattle, Washington-based leading glass recycler Sibelco.

WM Projects up to $29B Revenue in 2027, Driven by Recycling and RNG

WM also sees opportunities in pursuing environmental solutions business in coming years, particularly for hazardous waste, biosolids and PFAS processing and disposal.

Circular Services Takes Over Operations of Two North Carolina MRFs

The new contract will help Circular Service to expand its national footprint into a new region of the Southern U.S.

Utah Renewed 5-Year Electronics Recycling Contract with ATR

The award of the contract follows rigorous, multi-phase scoring process carried out by the State of Utah’s Evaluation Committee.

PureCycle Technologies Earned Greencircle’s Recycled Content Certification

The certification testifies the high post-consumer recycled content in these products, as claimed by the company.

Texas Approved Right-to-Repair Bill for Electronics

The law will come into effect in September 2026.

WM’s Upgraded Germantown Facility Now Accepts More Plastic Types

The facility captures the film, though the end markets for them are limited.

Convertus Group Announced Acquisition of AIM Group of Companies

The transaction covers AIM’s facilities and operations, which were previously owned by Maple Reinders Group.

Meridian Waste Announced Reopening of Huntsville C&D Transfer Station

The facility will operate Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CDT. It will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Veolia Targets 50% Growth, Plans Major Expansion in the U.S.

It expects tremendous growth to its PFAS remediation technologies, including water treatment, incineration, landfilling and deep well injection, in the U.S.

E-Mobility Battery Stewardship Bills Advance in New York and Connecticut

The stewardship program must also provide free, convenient drop-off locations for batteries around the state.

Orange County Sanitation District Recognized with Golden Hub Award

In partnership with HDR Inc., the state-of-the-art Headquarters in Fountain Valley was designed with sustainability and environmental stewardship at its core.