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    Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity

    WM acquired a family-owned hauler in Minnesota. Previously, Ally Waste acquired another valet waste provider that also offers brokerage services and Casella Waste Systems acquired a Pennsylvania hauler.

    Updated Sept. 14, 2026
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    Landfill operators push back on New York state leachate proposal

    Regulators want to set a 99.9% removal requirement for a wide range of contaminants, inlcuding PFAS. But operators such as WM and Casella say the proposal is unworkable as currently written.

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    New Jersey delays PCR requirements for food-contact packaging to 2030

    The state’s Department of Environmental Protection said technologies still don’t exist at scale to reliably meet the requirements. The Association of Plastic Recyclers disagreed, citing concerns about stranded recycling assets.

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    Waste Eliminator, Liberty Waste announce CEO for combined company

    Rich Kang joins the newly combined company after more than 15 years in the waste and infrastructure sectors, including a decade-long stint at Republic Services.

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    Rare earths recycler opens first US facility in Arizona

    Cyclic Materials’ $20 million site can recover magnets from wasted automotive parts, robotics and other electronics and repurpose them into rare earths and critical minerals.

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    In the bin or not? How MRF operators decide which packaging to take

    As EPR laws and reputational concerns drive brands to push for their product packaging in accepted material lists, those debates have become increasingly complex.

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    Tracking recycling laws by state

    Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed a law updating existing state recycling guidance. Other laws were also recently signed in Connecticut, Colorado and Maine.

    Updated Sept. 9, 2026
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    ‘The wait is over:’ IRS releases clean fuel credit guidance

    An update released Tuesday affirms some of the key provisions that biogas producers had hoped to see, including specific carbon accounting for fuels derived from different manure feedstocks and food waste.

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    Shrinking Northeast disposal capacity drives waste-by-rail investments

    Companies that have invested in waste-by-rail infrastructure gain access to landfill space in other regions, and may see fuel savings, but logistics and other costs are complicating factors.

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    Triumvirate Environmental acquiring radioactive waste site in Houston

    The company filed a permit modification with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality disclosing its plans to acquire a highly specialized site in Houston.

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    Casella acquires Pennsylvania hauler seeking to triple transfer capacity

    The deal aims to strengthen Casella’s transfer and disposal network in the state. Waste Reduction, Recycling & Transfer plans to expand capacity at its Hanover Township transfer station.

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    Char Tech develops pyrolysis to fuels sites; RNG news from Waga, Neogenyx

    The Ontario-based company is partnering with steelmakers to turn woody biomass into a replacement for metallurgical coal and RNG. It’s also testing its process on other organic waste streams, including biosolids.

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    Colorado to offer $14M in landfill gas grants funded by IRA

    The state plans to prioritize projects at smaller landfills owned by local governments or nonprofits. Operators of such facilities have expressed concern about meeting the state’s new landfill gas regulation.

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    Vermont, lacking PRO, gets assist on household hazardous waste EPR program

    The Agency of Natural Resources is running the program itself. Reverse Logistics Group, a regulatory compliance company, will offer operational support such as billing and data collection.

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    DC expands food waste collection for multifamily housing

    The city's “smart bin” program will add another 20 collection locations. It’s part of an effort to increase multifamily composting efforts to meet DC's goal to divert 80% of waste by 2040.

    Updated Sept. 8, 2026
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    EPA draft guidance on PFAS in biosolids draws mixed reviews

    The agency’s draft guidance is careful not to endorse any action taken on contamination to date. In a recent listening session, some industry voices supported the more limited approach, but environmental groups urged action.

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    Rumpke, PureCycle talk polypropylene PCR partnerships

    The companies say their work together has helped fuel new PCR uptake from packaging companies like IPL Schoeller, which needs to meet state mandates.

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    GFL Environmental closes acquisition of Secure Waste Infrastructure

    The multibillion-dollar transaction was first announced in April. Final negotiations occurred on a “parallel path” with discussions surrounding take-private offers, GFL CEO Patrick Dovigi previously disclosed.

    Updated Sept. 8, 2026
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    Tracking the future of US recycling policy in Congress

    A House Energy & Commerce subcommittee advanced the PACK Act, a bill meant to reduce packaging messaging confusion, and the Recycled Materials Attribution Act, which also addresses recycling claims. 

    Updated Sept. 2, 2026
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    Paper, cardboard recycling rates were flat in 2025: AF&PA

    Recycling rates held steady despite declines in U.S. paper and paperboard production in 2025, which illustrates the industry’s resilience, according to the American Forest & Paper Association.

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    California legislators pass key bills affecting haulers and recyclers

    A bill that could change hauler franchise agreements, plus bills to manage medium-format batteries, vape waste, food donations and landfill temperature events, are nearing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. 

    Updated Sept. 2, 2026
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    Viably looks to expand with Harp Renewables deal

    The equipment provider formerly known as Komptech Americas is looking to ramp up a broader platform of offerings, starting with a deal for the Irish digester company, said President Brandon Lapsys. 

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    Messy packaging EPR process provides opportunities for brands, recyclers

    Moving forward with EPR implementation is a complex process, but one that offers new ways to build better systems for long-term recycling improvements, speakers said during a Be Waste Wise panel on Wednesday.

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    Oregon EPR law doesn’t violate Constitution, judge rules

    The federal judge disagreed with plaintiff National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors’ claims, saying Oregon showed “innovative leadership” with its EPR law. The decision could influence other in-progress litigation over EPR laws.

    Updated Aug. 28, 2026
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    State regulators grapple with food depackaging rules

    Regulators from three states discussed the steps they’re taking to ensure depackaging equipment doesn’t add contamination to organic waste streams, during a Tuesday webinar hosted by BioCycle.