Collections & Transfer

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    American Battery, Call2Recycle, partner on lithium-ion battery collection program

    ABTC says the partnership offers more sources of lithium-ion batteries to recycle, namely through Call2Recycle’s consumer-facing collection service, and can help strengthen domestic supply chains for critical materials.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Federal Signal to buy into growing side-loader market via New Way Trucks deal

    Publicly traded Federal Signal expects its purchase of the family-owned truck manufacturer to close by the end of the year. It highlighted New Way’s position as the largest U.S. side-loader manufacturer in a note to investors.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
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    The Rise of Recycling AI

    Artificial intelligence has become increasingly common at MRFs, in collection trucks and even as a tool for consumer education at the point of generation.

    By Waste Dive staff
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    2026 waste and recycling industry conferences

    Mark your calendars for conferences in 2026 that will cover key topics such as recycling, waste management, compost, biogas and more. 

    By Waste Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Vape waste pilot in Missouri aims to shed light on long-term disposal solutions

    Data will be used to craft suggestions for permanent vape waste programs, such as statewide collection sites or an EPR program, said the Product Stewardship Institute and the Missouri Solid Waste Management District O.

    By • Sept. 30, 2025
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    Republic Services acquires Montana landfill and hauler serving Helena

    The deal nets Republic its second landfill in the state. Tri-County Disposal has served the greater Helena area for more than 50 years as a privately owned hauler.

    By • Sept. 26, 2025
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    E360S, major Canadian waste company, preps to enter US market

    The company is now approaching 1 billion Canadian dollars in revenue and hoping to double the size of its business. CEO Danny Ardellini discussed expansion plans, EPR contracts, employee culture and more.

    By • Sept. 24, 2025
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    WM acquires Countrywide Sanitation in North Dakota

    As part of the deal, WM will take over a local residential contract on the North Dakota/Minnesota border. Countrywide also has a landfill and recycling facility.

    By • Sept. 23, 2025
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    Republic Services and Teamsters reach 5-year agreement in Boston

    The new collective bargaining agreement brings a monthslong strike to an end. The strike, which kicked off July 1, triggered a wave of labor action from other Teamsters this summer that at one point included 2,000 workers.

    By • Updated Sept. 22, 2025
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    EPA approves final cleanup plan for Texas Superfund site tied to WM subsidiary

    The final approval comes after years of disagreements between the U.S. EPA, a WM subsidiary and International Paper. Estimated cleanup costs for the San Jacinto River Waste Pits site are $115 million.

    By • Sept. 19, 2025
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    EPA announces intent to defend PFAS hazardous substance designation

    EPA said it also plans to develop a new rule for future hazardous substance designations under CERCLA, saying it would be a “statutory fix to protect passive receivers from liability.”

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
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    LASAN cuts customer fees, mandates organics in RecycLA franchise RFP

    The city is resetting its commercial waste program with an emphasis on cost, while making organics part of baseline service to comply with SB 1383. It also aims to give more work to subcontractors despite Teamsters opposition.

    By • Updated Sept. 18, 2025
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    PET reclaimer rPlanet Earth closes in California

    The closure of the vertically integrated PET recycler and food packaging manufacturer destabilizes the state’s Grade B PET markets. It is the second such closure in 2025, as PET reclaimers have weathered market challenges.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
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    Noble Environmental closes $100M bond as it plans Pennsylvania rail project

    The private company is planning improvements across its landfill and transfer station portfolio in the state, including a possible waste-to-rail project.

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
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    Only 5% of healthcare plastic gets recycled: Eunomia report

    Numerous interventions are needed to recycle more healthcare plastic, but the system is complex, according to a new report. WM, Veolia and other recyclers contributed insight to the report. 

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
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    GFL acquires Superior Waste from private equity group

    The acquisition nets GFL Environmental a fully integrated presence in Oklahoma that includes multiple transfer stations and a municipal solid waste landfill.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
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    EPA opens up $20M in SWIFR grant funding for tribes and intertribal consortia

    The Trump administration plans to select 20 grantees in the latest funding round. It also says the selection process for a $58 million funding round for communities, states and territories is ongoing.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    To raise recycling rates, look to system design: SWANA

    Tailored programs and systems that consider human habits can help boost recycling rates, said design engineers and landfill operators at SWANA’s Pennsylvania chapter conference.

    By • Sept. 5, 2025
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    Waste and the economy: 4 areas to watch for the rest of 2025

    The waste and recycling industry has adapted to a changing economy this year, including effects from a lucrative new tax law, M&A, tariffs and commodity markets.

    By , , • Sept. 3, 2025
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    NWRA among groups pushing back on RFS proposal

    The EPA said it needed to reduce production targets as the transportation market for RNG had become saturated. But industry groups say that misses the point of the federal Renewable Fuel Standard.

    By • Sept. 2, 2025
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    How Bigbelly reshored its waste and recycling bin operations from Mexico

    What started as a college idea about solar compactors has evolved into one of the more recognizable public space waste container brands. Bigbelly doubled production in recent years and sees more growth ahead.

    By • Aug. 27, 2025
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    Stericycle to pay $2M settlement in New York overbilling complaint

    A New York City Business Integrity Commission audit investigation found the company overcharged "multiple customers" in the city. Stericycle hired a consultant to bring contracts into compliance.

    By • Updated Aug. 26, 2025
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    Teamsters v. Republic: Behind the largest sanitation strike in decades

    The two sides have been locked in a dispute that has rippled out from the Boston area since July 1. The struggle signals a contentious new era of labor relations has arrived to the waste and recycling industry.

    By • Aug. 25, 2025
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    Prairie Robotics expands its AI truck tech to more North American cities

    Its recent partnership with Tacoma, Washington, was funded by a $1.8 million U.S. EPA recycling education grant. The company aims to expand its on-truck contamination detection services.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025
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    Quest reports revenue decline after mall business exit

    The company is in the midst of operational efficiency initiatives after a disappointing 2024. These processes have reduced debt and improved cash generation, executives said on a Q2 earnings call.

    By • Aug. 12, 2025
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    Battery recycling facilities and programs ramp up in U.S. and Canada

    Princeton NuEnergy’s black mass facility has opened, while Washington seeks comments on its battery EPR rulemaking and two Canadian programs join forces on battery recycling education.

    By • Aug. 12, 2025