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India extends timeline for plastic scrap import ban
India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has clarified the policy won't take effect until later this summer.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated March 12, 2019 -
City of Phoenix
How Phoenix's multimillion-dollar recycling investment will place them in 'catbird seat'
The Phoenix Public Works Department leadership team has outlined plans to increase monthly revenue by as much as $250,000 and halve residual rates at one of the city's two MRFs.
By Cole Rosengren • March 7, 2019 -
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NWRA seeks Trump's help in reversing China's scrap ban
While the trade association's latest letter urges the President to "seek a mutually beneficial compromise" on China's ban, some of its largest members — and other industry groups — have emphasized the need to move on.
By Rina Li • March 7, 2019 -
Nespresso
Nespresso collaborates with Sims, NYC on curbside coffee pod recycling
The company has committed $1.2 million toward finding recycling solutions for difficult-to-recycle aluminum products.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 5, 2019 -
Glenn Kulbako
SWANApalooza: Marine plastic pollution requires more research, investment
A keynote session at last week's conference highlighted lingering questions and possible solutions around the growing crisis.
By Rina Li • March 5, 2019 -
Column
How to manage your e-waste liability and avoid becoming the next cautionary tale
With environmental and legal consequences catching up to more e-waste processors, Rich Thompson offers tips on finding a responsible recycling partner.
By Rich Thompson • March 4, 2019 -
MRF operators come out in force against New York bottle bill expansion
Sims Municipal Recycling, Waste Management, multiple counties and even the Natural Resources Defense Council say Governor Cuomo's proposal would weaken curbside programs.
By Igor Geyn • Updated March 1, 2019 -
California bills advance that would set 75% plastic packaging reduction goal
The California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act aims to supplement existing state recycling targets by setting new benchmarks for single-use products.
By Bryan M. Gold • Updated May 31, 2019 -
Walmart unveils plan to reduce plastic packaging waste, boost How2Recycle
The retailer is setting big goals, including one to achieve "zero plastic waste," by partnering with suppliers on sustainability efforts.
By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Cole Rosengren
Exclusivity question hangs over NYC franchise zone plan in latest step forward
A draft environmental impact statement from the city's Department of Sanitation offers fresh data about whether non-exclusive zones are the right move, along with commentary from Waste Connections and other companies.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Facility closure prompts Virginia communities to suspend, alter recycling programs
Communities throughout the state are losing recycling partners, cutting materials and weighing the feasibility of continuing their programs.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Cole Rosengren
Casella only bidder on new Boston recycling contract, higher than any disposal bid
Waste Management declined to bid for the first time in years, leaving city officials with a case of sticker shock and limited options. Three other companies are also vying for the city's residential waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated March 1, 2019 -
Elizabeth Regan
Michigan MRF upgrade approved, heralding switch to single-stream
The Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority is moving ahead with plans for a nearly $6.3 million construction project that will also revive glass recycling.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Aug. 14, 2019 -
Courtesy of Casella Waste Systems
Casella Waste: 2018 was 'year to refocus on growth,' more to come
Higher pricing due to ever-tightening Northeast disposal capacity, along with a heightened pace of acquisitions, has left the Vermont company energized heading into 2019.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 25, 2019 -
Advanced Disposal caps off 'solid' 2018, projects M&A uptick
While the company's core solid waste business remains stable, CEO Richard Burke projects continued price hikes related to recyclables collection — even for customers that have already seen an initial round of increases.
By Rina Li • Feb. 25, 2019 -
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Scrap Collector: Report highlights plastic's hidden global health costs
Plus: EPA accused of stealing Nintendo soundtrack for online recycling game, and Canada refusing to sign hazardous waste treaty amendment amidst ongoing dumping scandal.
By Rina Li • Feb. 22, 2019 -
Major glass, plastic recycling changes proposed in Washington state
One bill would create a plastic EPR strategy, the other seeks to eliminate glass from curbside collection, and both have drawn notable industry attention.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 21, 2019 -
Elizabeth Regan
Massachusetts city, hauler head to trial over post-China recycling contract terms
A recent ruling in an ongoing suit between New Bedford and ABC Disposal found that while National Sword doesn't qualify as a force majeure event, it might still count as an "uncontrollable circumstance."
By Igor Geyn • Feb. 20, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Is New York's 2030 'zero waste' goal receding from reach?
Three key initiatives — single-stream recycling, curbside organics expansion and "save-as-you-throw" — are on hold indefinitely. Now, both skeptics and boosters are questioning whether it's practical or possible to hit the mark.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 20, 2019 -
Cole Rosengren
Waste Management going on sustainability 'offensive,' buying more landfills
As the company's results continue to reach record highs, its stated focus is to keep spending on "technology and people" — including shareholders.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 15, 2019 -
Cole Rosengren
Waste Connections did $1B worth of acquisitions in 2018, foresees another 'outsized year'
During the Q4 earnings call, executives also discussed public pressure on plastics, the viability of franchising and ongoing labor trends.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 15, 2019 -
Hawaii State Senate approves bill to limit and ban single-use plastics
The legislation, which targets straws, polystyrene foam containers, plastic bags and other items, is now headed to the House.
By Bryan M. Gold • Updated March 6, 2019 -
LA Sanitation
Los Angeles City Council approves RecycLA settlement with seven service providers
A new contract amendment will bring a number of changes to the major franchise program — including city funding to cover controversial recycling service fees and a higher contamination threshold.
By Cole Rosengren , Rina Li • Updated Feb. 20, 2019 -
Cole Rosengren
Inside Republic's recycling messaging, and an Arizona MRF, with two VPs
Pete Keller and Richard Coupland, the company's primary public faces on recycling, recently met with Waste Dive to talk contract pricing, GHG calculations, end markets and more.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Nashville to expand curbside recycling collection with $2M state grant
The city is doubling its collection frequency by adding 16 new trucks at a time when others are scaling back curbside programs.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 12, 2019
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