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SWACO Piloting Program To Recycle Marine Shrink Wrap
Despite these challenges, the Ohio Shrink Wrap Recycling Program diverted more than 65,000 pounds of marine shrink wrap away from landfills in 2024.
Alberta’s Shift to EPR System to Boost Circular Economy
Meantime, the EPR system will not include industrial-sized hazardous materials.Interstate Waste Services Announced Acquisition of Pinto Service, Inc.
It must be noted that IWS had recently announced acquisition of several companies including Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling and Marangi Disposal.
Brightmark’s Ashley Recycling Facility Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
As part of the plan, the company plans to sell assets related to its Ashley pyrolysis facility.AROW Awards Honored Wisconsin Recycling and Waste Reduction Efforts
Recycling Connections in Stevens Point, WI was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Waste Reduction and Recycling Award.Portage County to Hold Electronic Waste Collection Event
In addition, the maximum number of items allowed per vehicle will be 25, event organizers said.Ally Waste Declared as Winner of 2025 NAA Top Employers Award
An anonymous survey that measures employees and their satisfaction forms the basis in determining the finalists and winners of various category of awards.Casella Partners with UVM to Launch New Recycling Research Center
The center will bring together leading scientists, engineers and materials management experts.
NU Researchers Developed Innovative PET Plastic Recycling Technique
As per the new process, inexpensive, non-toxic molybdenum catalyst is first combined with activated carbon.New Trash Service Coming to Indianapolis, IN in 2026, with Curbside Recycling by 2028
They will take over the 157,000 units currently covered by Waste Management and Republic Works.Commissioners Sign Off on Improvements to Local Recycling Center
Another addition will be a restroom, which will have a keyed door so that personnel from the county sheriff’s office and sewer department will be able to access it.City eWaste Partners with Williamson County to Offer Electronics Recycling
Establishing safe drop-off locations that provide citizens with free service is the partnership's goal.Licking County Recycling Collection Recorded Decline in 2024
The recycling collection in 2024 is a little lower than what has been collected in prior years, said to Andrea Krava, the recycling director for Licking County.Prosser City Council Ponders New Curbside Recycling Program
If the minimum participation level is not met, the City will not move forward with the program.Washington Senate Approved Plan to Overhaul its Outdated Recycling System
Glass, metal, paper, and plastic bottles, cans, and boxes are all covered by the law.Veolia Announced Takeover of Vancouver WTE Facility
The Burnaby plant generates approximately 180,000 megawatt-hours of electricity per year, which is sold to local utility BC Hydro.