Recycling
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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 Megan Quinn • Oct. 1, 2025 -
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APR launching its 1st total-package recyclability assessment tool
Citing demand from members and EPR-related needs, the Association of Plastic Recyclers’ tool will test packages against the most up-to-date versions of the longstanding Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 1, 2025 -
Explore the Trendline➔
AlamyTrendlineThe 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.
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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 -
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 Megan Quinn • Sept. 30, 2025 -
California recyclers look for new PET solutions in wake of rPlanet closure
Some recyclers are calling for more direct help from California state lawmakers and agencies, while others say they're choosing between holding onto the material or selling for little profit in the Eastern U.S. or elsewhere.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 29, 2025 -
Chemical recycler Resynergi announces plans to leave California
The company faced opposition from local residents. The company is moving to an unnamed industrial location it says offers more streamlined permitting, tax incentives and space to expand.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 26, 2025 -
Tomra to acquire Clynk, operator of bag drop programs in Northeast US
Tomra, known for its reverse vending machine technology, sees Clynk's bag drop offerings as a complementary service. The company aims to expand in bottle bill states.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 25, 2025 -
How far can EPR drive recycled content uptake?
Questions remain around how to effectively track recycled content in packaging and how to incentivize sourcing recycled material within North America. States such as Colorado are debating this as they enact EPR programs.
By Marissa Heffernan • Sept. 24, 2025 -
The People’s Depot announces expansion plans in Oregon
The beverage container redemption center, which employs and serves canners, is at capacity and expects to process 10 million containers this year. Its expansion is prompted in part by a new state law.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 24, 2025 -
Q&A
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 Cole Rosengren • Sept. 24, 2025 -
Coca-Cola reports jump in packaging deemed recyclable
The beverage giant’s metrics for recycled plastic ratios and overall virgin plastic volumes both rose in 2024.
By Maria Rachal • Sept. 23, 2025 -
GreenMantra receives $10M loan from Closed Loop infrastructure group
The company plans to increase processing capacity at its Ontario-based chemical recycling facility. Closed Loop Partners has backed GreenMantra several times as part of its overall interest in chemical recycling projects.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 17, 2025 -
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 Cole Rosengren • Updated Sept. 18, 2025 -
California lawmakers approve organics capacity bill for growers
Meanwhile, a bill related to marine flare recycling is now a two-year bill and a compensation bill for residents near Chiquita Canyon landfill was added to the state budget bill.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 16, 2025 -
California lawmakers ban PFAS in food packaging, limit microbeads
The bills now await a decision from Gov. Gavin Newsom. Legislators declined to act on a bill that had backing from Republic Services related to recycled content in beverage containers.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 15, 2025 -
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 Megan Quinn • Sept. 12, 2025 -
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 Megan Quinn • Sept. 11, 2025 -
MRF projects from FCC, BHS and Metaspectral attract new funding in US and Canada
Spurred in part by EPR changes, new and upgraded MRFs in Texas, Colorado, California and Canada come with more AI features and film recycling fixes.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 10, 2025 -
Deep Dive
Can recycling advancements get black rigid plastics off packaging’s blacklist?
More MRFs are adding technologies to sort the material, but some brands and manufacturers are still switching away from the color. As black plastic reaches a tipping point, end market challenges create uncertainty about its future.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 10, 2025 -
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 Jacob Wallace • Sept. 9, 2025 -
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 Megan Quinn • Sept. 5, 2025 -
Wisconsin updates MRF operations requirements for first time in 20 years
An update to the state’s recycling program rules means MRFs will need to meet new residual limits and glass recycling rates and start budgeting for specific cleanup and closure costs.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 4, 2025 -
Screenshot: Foodservice Packaging Insitute/YouTube
Adding new commodities brings recycling education challenges
The Foodservice Packaging Institute updated its toolkit to help create recycling education campaigns. Stakeholders underscore the need for collaboration and taking a “careful step-by-step approach” when adding new items.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 3, 2025 -
Deep Dive
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 Cole Rosengren , Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace • Sept. 3, 2025 -
Circular Action Alliance taps new California executive director
The role was vacated earlier this year by former CalRecycle director Rachel Wagoner. The new appointment comes as SB 54 rules are still being hashed out and CAA wants producers to report supply data by Nov. 15.
By Maria Rachal • Aug. 28, 2025