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Superfund enforcement of PFAS started Monday. Where does waste and recycling go from here?
The regulation exposes certain parties to liability for cleanup of contamination from certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. While the EPA has said some disposal facilities won’t be targeted, concerns about cost remain.
By Jacob Wallace • July 8, 2024 -
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Reverse vending machines for recycling are gaining traction outside of bottle bill states
Recent investments in companies such as Olyns and Cycle, as well as support from partners like Ball and Coca-Cola, show increasing interest in the space. Stadiums, college campuses and other venues are considered ideal settings.
By Hollie Stephens • July 3, 2024 -
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Recycling label requirements proposed in draft federal bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley is circulating a draft bill regarding truth in labeling. Packaging groups want it to preempt laws in states such as California and Oregon.
By Megan Quinn • July 2, 2024 -
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SWANA joins Canada Plastics Pact
The association, already a member of the U.S. Plastics Pact, says joining the Canadian counterpart further affirms its recent emphasis on shifting from solid waste management to resource management.
By Megan Quinn • June 28, 2024 -
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California carpet EPR bill aims to restructure recycling program
The bill calls for ending the carpet recycling program in favor of a new EPR model that adds artificial turf, carpet pads and “resilient flooring.” CARE, which runs the program, says the plan would destroy carpet recycling in the state.
By Megan Quinn • June 26, 2024 -
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Enviri outlines long-term plans for ‘complete suite’ of PFAS services, rail divestment
During an investor day event, Enviri touted plans to offer a broad range of PFAS services as part of its move to become a full-service environmental remediation company and potentially hit $2.7 billion in revenue by 2027.
By Megan Quinn • June 25, 2024 -
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Massachusetts Senate calls for EPR study commission in broader plastics bill
The state Senate’s bill aims to ban certain types of plastic bags and limit plastic utensils and straws. Meanwhile, a proposed bottle bill expansion was added to a pending climate bill.
By Megan Quinn , Maria Rachal • June 24, 2024 -
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WM begins work on new Ontario MRFs as part of Canadian EPR program
The Toronto-area recycling facilities aim to manage materials from Ontario’s changing EPR for packaging program while helping WM establish its residential recycling business there.
By Megan Quinn • Updated June 27, 2024 -
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Balcones Recycling opens new $68M MRF in San Antonio
Built in part to handle recycled materials from Balcones' 15-year municipal recycling contract with the city, the facility is among the most automated MRFs in the U.S., the company says.
By Megan Quinn • June 20, 2024 -
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New Hampshire battery disposal ban bill heads to governor
The bill expands the state’s battery disposal ban to include all electronics and lithium-ion batteries, a move meant to decrease the number of fires at waste and recycling facilities.
By Megan Quinn • June 18, 2024 -
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CompuCycle expansion in Houston further separates mixed plastic from recycled electronics
The improvements, meant to attract OEMs and customers from other markets, come as electronics recycling certification bodies move to comply with the Basel Convention’s restrictions on mixed plastic shipments.
By Megan Quinn • June 17, 2024 -
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Battery EPR bill heads to Illinois governor’s desk
The bill had industry support from NWRA, LRS and other haulers, who see the legislation as a way to more responsibly manage batteries and prevent fires.
By Megan Quinn • June 12, 2024 -
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Deep DiveHow California Treasurer Fiona Ma became ‘obsessed’ with waste and recycling
That obsession could affect the industry if Ma wins her bid for lieutenant governor. She has received backing from state waste companies over the years but has not always aligned with them on policy.
By Mary Catherine O'Connor • Updated Sept. 3, 2024 -
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New York EPR for packaging bill fails to pass before end of legislative session
The state Senate approved the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act on Friday, but the bill stalled in the Assembly. Bottle bill expansion and mattress EPR legislation also failed to advance.
By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren • June 10, 2024 -
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NYC officials spotlight commercial waste zone selection, pricing and M&A
A tense council hearing elicited more context about how the Department of Sanitation selected companies for coveted 10-year contracts but little new information on implementation timing beyond the first zone.
By Cole Rosengren • June 7, 2024 -
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WM-Stericycle acquisitionWM CEO says medical business growth makes Stericycle deal an attractive fit
During the Stifel Cross Sector Insight Conference, WM executives shared more insight about how Stericycle’s positioning in the medical waste and recycled paper markets aligns well with their long-term plans.
By Megan Quinn • June 6, 2024 -
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Colorado’s PRO appoints executive director to manage state’s EPR rollout
Juri Freeman, CAA’s new executive director for Colorado, joins as the state buckles down on EPR implementation. Currently an RRS principal, he has served in numerous recycling and composting roles across the state.
By Megan Quinn • June 5, 2024 -
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AMP, Virginia waste company collaborate on AI-powered facility to divert recycling from MSW
AMP and Recycling and Disposal Solutions say a newly built facility will divert about 60% of MSW previously headed to the landfill. AMP’s technology is meant to be co-located at landfills and transfer stations.
By Megan Quinn • June 4, 2024 -
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Republic shareholders nix Teamsters’ proposal to report labor impact of climate policies
A strong majority of shareholders voted against the proposal, which sought to compel Republic to more explicitly detail how its investments in automation and artificial intelligence affect workers.
By Jacob Wallace • May 30, 2024 -
Senate hearing touts federal funds and private sector teamwork for recycling wins
At a recent committee hearing, speakers from The Recycling Partnership, North Carolina DEQ and Seattle Public Utilities urged continued federal funding for recycling projects and the passage of two bipartisan recycling bills.
By Megan Quinn • May 29, 2024 -
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What to know about 4 EPR bills still in play in California
Bills meant to clean up SB 54 packaging rules and establish new programs for marine flares, textiles and household hazardous waste are still under consideration before the legislative session ends in August.
By Megan Quinn • Updated May 29, 2024 -
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Experimentation with label-less containers advances, in effort to improve recyclability
Embossing, laser engraving and direct-to-packaging printing are some of the methods to ease the recycling process, as is using organic inks and labels that easily separate during the sink/float process.
By Hollie Stephens • May 24, 2024 -
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Minnesota governor signs packaging EPR law with mixed response from recyclers
Minnesota became the fifth state to pass an EPR for packaging bill. The decision comes as California, Colorado, Maine and Oregon are working to implement detailed, complex packaging EPR programs of their own.
By Megan Quinn , Maria Rachal • Updated May 23, 2024 -
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Litter audit data could drive more litigation and policy, experts say
A recent global analysis identified Coca-Cola as the source of 11% of all branded plastic found in litter surveyed globally. This type of data is part of growing transparency around packaging outcomes.
By Maria Rachal • May 22, 2024 -
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Minnesota legislature passes packaging EPR bill with ‘shared responsibility’ model
If signed by the governor, Minnesota could soon become the fifth state to enact such a law. Eureka Recycling heralded the outcome, and Ameripen described the legislation as “a fair compromise.”
By Maria Rachal • May 21, 2024
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