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TrackerTracking recycling laws by state
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an EPR for packaging law. In Washington, an EPR for packaging bill and two right-to-repair bills await Gov. Bob Ferguson’s signature.
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TrackerTracking the future of US recycling policy in Congress
House lawmakers plan to reintroduce the COMPOST Act, which would have the U.S. Department of Agriculture recognize composting as a conservation practice.
Updated May 14, 2025 -
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As New England market consolidates, Boston Green Environmental Services expands
The family-owned company recently scaled with new locations in Maine and New Hampshire, with another one on the way.
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Ameripen names new executive director
The new head has a background in food service packaging and sustainability work and will lead the association “through one of the most consequential periods for packaging policy in U.S. history.”
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How the Republican budget proposal affects biogas credits and waste funding
Programs funding climate initiatives would be slashed and eligibility for tax credits would shrink. But the proposal did extend one credit that the industry has been asking for.
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Maryland Gov. Moore signs packaging EPR into law
Maryland becomes the sixth state with an EPR for packaging law. It ramps up reimbursement between 2028 and 2030.
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Hydrogen-fueled refuse trucks are ‘just a matter of when,’ manufacturers say
Manufacturers like New Way Trucks, Paccar and more believe the future for hydrogen fuel cell-powered refuse vehicles remains bright, despite setbacks for the technology.
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WasteExpo: No ‘one easy fix’ for battery fires, but plenty of options
Industry professionals at this year’s conference called for coordinated battery fire prevention strategies, including integrating newer tech like x-ray sorters, to fight growing battery waste streams such as vapes.
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Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity
WM acquired WB Waste in Maryland; Waste Connections acquired Atlantic Coast Recycling in New Jersey; GreenWaste acquired a transfer and recycling facility in California; Denali acquired two North Carolina compost sites.
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Healthcare waste in residential streams keeps growing. Now what?
A combination of policy and education is necessary to prevent worker injuries from needlesticks and hazardous waste exposure, speakers from Stericycle and PSI said at WasteExpo.
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GreenBlue shares How2Recycle label updates, launches tube and thermoform group
The group announced a new timeline for redesigned labels, and a collaboration on hard-to-recycle items that includes groups such as the Recycled Materials Association and Solid Waste Association of North America.
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Waste Harmonics Keter looks for growth opportunities after merger
Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Mohan outlined plans for the combined waste brokers to scale, including potential M&A. The company recently cut staffing at a New York office as part of the integration process.
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Florida legislature passes bill calling for new state recycling plan
The recycling industry backed a bill to revive the conversation about progressing toward the state’s 75% recycling goal. Meanwhile, disposal politics stalled an auxiliary container bill, and other industry priorities advanced.
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WM acquires DC-area WB Waste Solutions
The private, Maryland-based operation was formed by industry veterans Willie K. Goode and Bruce Bates. It includes a range of commercial and industrial hauling and post-collection assets.
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Top 5 waste companies spent nearly $1.5B on M&A in Q1
Republic Services’ purchase of Shamrock Environmental led spending for the quarter. Other notable deals include Waste Connections’ purchase of Atlantic Coast Recycling in New Jersey.
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Grants of up to $50K aim to boost compostable packaging recovery
A new program — launched by the Composting Consortium, U.S. Composting Council and Biodegradable Products Institute — aims to help organics recyclers and local governments scale their efforts.
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Ohio University composting program turns cafeteria scraps to brown gold
The university processes more than five tons of food waste every day into soil amendments it uses on campus. The school has also adjusted parts of the ongoing program due to contamination issues.
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Biogas market awaits RFS guidance; plus RNG news from WM, Viridi, Vision
The U.S. EPA is overdue to set new alternative fuel targets under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The market for transportation fuels made from biogas may be suffering as a result.
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Casella notes positive Q1, recycling efficiencies and insulation from tariffs
Casella also noted four acquisitions so far in 2025 and plans to continue internalizing more landfill tons and updating fleets.
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Environmental groups launch coalition to halt the use of biosolids as fertilizer
The Coalition for Sludge-Free Land, made up of local, regional and national groups, is pushing for biosolids to be dewatered and landfilled instead.
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Republic Services acquires pair of private haulers in Wisconsin
The purchase of Town & Country Sanitation and Peterson Sanitation caps off decades of private ownership. The transaction is part of Republic’s intention to spend at least $1 billion on M&A this year.
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GFL plans to build on existing post-collection asset footprint amid M&A push
Executives said the company is on track to meet or exceed the high end of their acquisitions guidance this year, fueled by proceeds from the sale of GFL’s environmental services business.
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Q1 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2025
Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems and Clean Harbors.
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Glacier raises $16M in funding to advance AI-enabled sorting tech at MRFs
Glacier recently installed its technology at Recology's Seattle MRF. The company aims to expand its presence in major U.S. markets as MRFs continue to face operational, policy and economic pressures.
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Clean Harbors exec says Safety-Kleen business ‘has turned a corner’
Co-CEO Mike Battles said other used oil collectors are following Clean Harbors’ lead on a charge-for-oil model, keeping volumes stable. Elsewhere, executives remain optimistic about the business amid an uncertain economy.
