Study finds lack of proper battery disposal
The “Michigan 2025 Battery Gap Analysis” finds state residents are mismanaging discarded batteries.
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Recycling access for paper cups hits 20% of US
This figure represents a quadrupling in the past decade, spurred by significant investment and action.
Orange County landfill fees to spike 53%
The rate increase goes into effect July 1 and is the result of a convergence of factors.
Liberty Waste expands in NC with Randolph deal
Allied-backed Liberty Waste has acquired Randolph County Garbage Services, further positioning the hauler in the North Carolina Triad market.
Casella’s Q1 margins expand as acquisition pace accelerates
Casella Waste Systems raised full-year revenue guidance to $2.06 billion–$2.08 billion after closing four acquisitions in 2026 totaling roughly $150...
Why battery EPR doesn’t have a packaging problem
While packaging EPR fights injunctions, battery EPR has achieved a mostly harmonized legal framework across nearly every state that has...
CalRecycle approves SB 54 regulations
CalRecycle approved permanent regulations under SB 54, the state's landmark packaging EPR law. The rules took effect immediately upon filing...
WM Q1 volumes rise despite headwinds
WM posted Q1 2026 revenue of $6.23 billion and free cash flow of $920 million as recycling automation and renewable...
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday
The federal government is urging people to properly dispose of their unwanted medications to protect human health and the water...
Circular Services opens $61m MRF in North Texas
The Dallas Metroplex has a new $61 million MRF. Circular Services launched operations at the 120,000-square-foot facility this week. Construction...
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