What We're Reading: Page 11
Industry reads hand-picked by our editors
Jan 08, 2025
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WRTV
Indiana OSHA cites WM for ‘serious’ workplace safety violation after workplace death, proposes $7K fine.
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The Signal
Los Angeles County considers life after Chiquita Canyon Landfill closure.
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Waste Today
McNeilus unveils fully integrated, electric front-loading collection vehicle.
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Resource Recycling
Tennessee’s packaging EPR bill re-introduced.
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FFXnow
Fairfax County, Virginia, weighs options for landfill development after ski resort stalls.
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13 WHAM
3 injured as SUV strikes Casella garbage truck workers in Batavia, New York.
Jan 07, 2025
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Packaging Dive
EPR for packaging laws: Dates to know.
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The Press Democrat
Fight breaks out in Sebastopol, California, as Recology criticizes city staff, tries to keep grips on contract.
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Bridge Michigan
Michigan trashes $500M+ worth of materials in landfills each year, according to EGLE-funded report.
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9News
Denver fast-tracks compost bins while pulling back on recycling services.
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Mountain View Voice
Looking to divert more trash from landfills, Mountain View, California, residents hit obstacles.
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AgWeb
Senate agenda to start 2025 includes new farm bill.
Jan 06, 2025
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Canary Media
New York City now mandates composting. Next comes the hard part.
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Waste Today
Blizzard interrupts collection routes in several major cities.
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Wisconsin Public Radio
After failed attempts, Wisconsin lawmakers will try again to address PFAS.
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TAPintoSparta
Sussex County, New Jersey, man sentenced for vandalising 40+ WM garbage trucks.
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HawaiiNewsNow
Hawai’i state lawmakers to discuss Oahu’s future landfill with environmental, water officials.
Jan 03, 2025
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POLITICO
At EPA, Trump’s second term is already having consequences.
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MLive
From yogurt cup to countertop: Michigan entrepreneurs give life to plastic waste.
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Niagara Gazette
Reworld Niagara workers in New York vote to unionize with IBEW.
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QNS
Fines begin today for NYC trash container violations under new DSNY rule.
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Waste Today
Portage, Michigan, launches food scraps recycling pilot program.
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TAPintoFlemington/Raritan
Hunterdon County, New Jersey, extends contract with WM for transfer station amid ongoing sale, contract talks.
Jan 02, 2025
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The New York Times
EPA promotes fertilizer carrying PFAS, long after 3M shared risks.
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CBC News
How Quebec’s recycling system is changing in 2025: A lot more can go in the bin.
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WTOV 9
Ohio AG Yost vows to hold waste operators accountable in ongoing state legal battles.
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Times Union
New York regulators renew permit for Dunn landfill operated by Waste Connections, with plan to reduce truck traffic.
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BirminghamWatch
Birmingham, Alabama, streamlines waste pickup schedules, sets twice-a-month bulk trash collection.
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Waste Today
Enviri names new president of Harsco Environmental business.
Dec 20, 2024
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Packaging Dive
US Plastics Pact charts incremental progress, signals new opportunities.
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ESG Dive
White House targets 61-66% GHG reductions by 2035, including focus on methane.
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Springfield News-Sun
Angry Clark County, Ohio, residents oppose Rumpke facility; meeting ends amid shouts.
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New Hampshire Bulletin
NH lawmakers on rules panel approve controversial landfill regulations, block public testimony.
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Waste Today
Republic Services opens Colorado hauling facility with EV charging infrastructure.
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AP News
Group says New Jersey toxic waste dumping caused $1B in harm, calls settlement inadequate.
Dec 19, 2024
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KATV
Arkansas judge sued over deal to switch waste contract from WM to LRS as $600K debt looms.
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Packaging Dive
EPA to formally review vinyl chloride risks, may evaluate styrene.
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TechCrunch
Fleet software platform Hauler Hero raises $10 million to continue expansion.
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WZTV
Nashville, Tennessee’s first waste director identifies routing, equipment issues to city council.
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Resource Recycling
PureCycle opens secondary sorting plant targeting PP in Pennsylvana.