What We're Reading
Industry reads hand-picked by our editors
Oct 01, 2025
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Louisville Courier Journal
In Louisville, Kentucky, substantial cost disparities found between public and private waste pickup service.
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WKRN
Tennessee solid waste task force looks to tackle mounting trash problem.
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CBC News
After reducing garbage pickup to biweekly, London, Ontario, sees uptick in illegal dumping.
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The Detroit News
Macomb Township, Michigan, holds off on fining Priority Waste amid performance issues.
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East End Beacon
Patriot Recycling faces questions over yard waste management in Long Island town.
Sep 30, 2025
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Recycling Today
Republic Services says its polymer center’s rPET flake has a reduced carbon footprint.
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The Sum & Substance
Is chemical recycling really recycling? Colorado may soon decide.
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Tech Crunch
Startup aims to be the “Salesforce for the waste management industry.”
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Fox 43
York County, Pennsylvania, is raising its MSW tipping fees.
Sep 29, 2025
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Fort Collins Coloradoan
Fort Collins, Colorado, launches organics pilot offering discounts for program use and data collection.
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ABC 3340
Anniston, Alabama, starts new collection contract with 121 Disposal over Republic Services.
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WAVY
Virginia authority ends local waste contract over ‘significant performance deficiencies.’
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The Park Record
Summit County, Utah, allows recycling facility to fix alleged violations and continue operating.
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The Newport Daily Express
End of trash and recycling services in Westport, Vermont, leaves residents angry.
Sep 26, 2025
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Supply Chain Dive
Trump sets tariffs on pharmaceuticals, trucks, furniture
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KCEN
Waco, Texas, opens new landfill and transfer station.
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WTMJ
Waukesha, Wisconsin, considering special charge for waste and recycling services.
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San Francisco Chronicle
A California man is tackling repeated illegal dumping in Oakland one bag at a time.
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Progressive Grocer
Divert partners with Raley’s grocery stores to collect food waste in California and Nevada.
Sep 25, 2025
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The Statehouse News Bureau
The legal battle over toxic waste disposal in southeast Ohio.
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KCCI
Ames, Iowa, to shutter waste-to-energy system by 2027.
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BioCycle
Washington state prison compost program shows results.
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Packaging Dive
Philadelphia sues CPGs over plastic bag recyclability claims.
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Alaska’s News Source
New trash surcharge aims to clean up Anchorage, Alaska, parks.
Sep 24, 2025
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The Baltimore Banner
Officials face deadlines in their bid to close Reworld’s Montgomery County, Maryland, incinerator.
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WSBT
Three-day compost fire in LaPorte County, Indiana, under control but expected to smolder for days.
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WCJB
Marion County, Florida, leaders approve $128 increase in solid waste fee.
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Waste Today
Reworld celebrates construction milestone at Florida waste-to-energy facility.
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The Washington Post
Trump’s nuclear ‘renaissance’ rests on risky plan for radioactive waste.
Sep 22, 2025
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Packaging Dive
Oil packaging group’s individual program plan approved for Colorado EPR.
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Michigan Capitol Confidential
Portage, Michigan, chooses WM for exclusive contract after 30 years with Best Way.
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Press Democrat
Resynergi facility needs solid waste permit, say officials in Sonoma County, California.
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KTVB
Idaho waste company asks residents not to toss hazardous items after six fires this year.
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Axios
City of Austin, Texas, to build fleet facility for waste trucks.
