Recycling


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    CalRecycle unveils new SB 54 text; Wagoner out as CAA’s California lead

    The agency will host a public meeting May 27 to take feedback. Circular Action Alliance, the packaging EPR program’s PRO, plans to hire a new state lead as former CalRecycle director Rachel Wagoner steps aside.

    By May 22, 2025
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    Plastics reduction advocate and former EPA administrator joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation

    Jennie Romer, known for plastics pollution work at Surfrider and at the EPA's pollution prevention office, will address e-waste, textiles and circular economy policy in her new role at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

    By May 22, 2025
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    Indigenous-led efforts bolster EPR collection in remote parts of Canada

    A new partnership between the Stewardship Agencies of BC and the Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group helps improve recycling programs and training.

    By May 21, 2025
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    Federal grantees reckon with loss of ‘generational’ recycling funding under Trump

    The administration has canceled or limited grant awardees’ ability to access federal funding, changing how plastics and organics recyclers view the federal government.

    By May 21, 2025
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    Washington governor signs laws regulating landfills, expanding organics service and more

    Gov. Bob Ferguson signed five laws, including ones that affected renewable natural gas, PFAS in biosolids and plastic bags.

    By , May 19, 2025
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    WM President John Morris on AI, autonomous equipment and tech investments

    John Morris, who is also the company’s chief operating officer, said AI and tech upgrades for fleets, new route optimization software and autonomous vehicle pilots are helping with labor retention and cost savings.   

    By May 19, 2025
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    Washington Gov. Ferguson signs packaging EPR law

    Ferguson called it the "biggest overhaul of our recycling system in decades.” Washington’s law, the seventh in the U.S., drew opposition from the waste and recycling industry.

    By May 17, 2025
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    How states are thinking about organic waste policy

    Panelists from Divert, CalRecycle and NRDC discussed lessons that can be learned from a rising number of state organic waste policies in California and elsewhere.

    By May 15, 2025
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    3 tips for selling waste businesses in 2025: WasteExpo

    Keeping up with maintenance and finances long before deal discussions begin can lead to more successful outcomes, said WasteExpo speakers from Kinderhook, WM, Wastequip and others.

    By May 15, 2025
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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.

    By , May 13, 2025
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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.

    By Updated May 22, 2025
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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.”

    By May 13, 2025
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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.

    By May 12, 2025
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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. 

    By May 9, 2025
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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.

    By May 7, 2025
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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.

    By May 7, 2025
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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.

    By , May 7, 2025
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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.

    By May 2, 2025
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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.

    By May 1, 2025
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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.

    By April 30, 2025
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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.

    By April 30, 2025
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    Replenysh raises $8M to expand recycled content and data network

    CEO Mark Armen says the company has recently helped expand glass recycling supply chains in California. The company also announced new Chief Operating Officer Andrew Langtry.

    By April 30, 2025
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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.

    By Waste Dive Staff • Updated May 7, 2025
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    WM says tariffs unlikely to affect RNG, MRF plans for 2025

    CEO Jim Fish said the quarter exceeded expectations, despite severe weather. The company also reported ongoing progress as it integrates the Stericycle assets.

    By April 29, 2025
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    CPGs unlikely to hit 2025 PCR goals, Ameripen analysis shows

    Companies have upped recycled plastic in packaging the last few years. But CPGs still face considerable uncertainty about how recycled materials and related technologies could be regulated going forward.

    By April 28, 2025