Recycling trade associations still see potential to grow export markets

A new National Waste & Recycling Association program is the latest in a series of efforts to expand markets for scrap commodities, as well as for goods and services.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 12, 2019

Report: Retailers 'failing' at plastic reduction

Greenpeace evaluated 20 grocers and ranked Aldi, Kroger and Albertsons highest when it comes to plastics action — though none earned a passing grade.

By Jessica Dumont • June 12, 2019

Palo Alto, California approves sweeping single-use plastics ban

The city is the first in the Bay Area to ban distribution of plastic produce bags in grocery stores and farmers markets. It also passed a deconstruction ordinance to limit C&D waste.

By Rina Li • June 11, 2019

Scrap Collector: Mount Everest now 'world's highest garbage dump'

Plus: Cruise operator fined $20 million for repeated environmental violations, and France announces ban on destruction of unsold consumer goods.

By Rina Li • June 7, 2019

Republic attempting to exit Connecticut MRF contract via lawsuit

A suit against the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority alleges contamination rates are well above contractual limits. This is Republic's first use of such a tactic post-National Sword.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated June 5, 2019

Philadelphia cancels recycling rewards program

The city has ended its Philacycle initiative amid challenging market conditions and launched a recycling educational campaign to reduce contamination.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 5, 2019

Southern California city rejects new recycling contract amid market volatility

The proposed agreement with Allan Company would have increased Santa Monica's recycling costs from $25 to $67 per ton — or approximately $1 million annually.

By Rina Li • June 5, 2019

Keurig Dr Pepper commits to 100% recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025

Beyond plastic in packaging, this list of new efforts addresses waste, water and carbon emissions — each of which will likely require some shifts in the supply chains of Keurig Dr Pepper's brands.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 4, 2019

Scrap Collector: Malaysia returning 3,300 tons of contaminated plastic scrap

Plus: Labor union protests Maryland county contract awarded to Republic Services, and London mayor comes out against "archaic" incinerators.

By Rina Li • May 31, 2019

Cincinnati chosen as next 'Beyond 34' city

The city aims to boost its recycling rate by adopting a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation initiative focused on both environmental and economic benefits.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 29, 2019

Congress advances push for 'national recycling strategy'

The original report attached to the FY 2020 Interior-Environment Funding Bill directs EPA to analyze "the value of implementing a national system of standardized recycling labeling," among other initiatives.

By Rina Li , Max Witynski • Updated June 21, 2019

Doubt and discord ahead of New York franchise bill introduction

The much-anticipated legislation launches today after years of planning, but it likely won't be what the city's Department of Sanitation envisioned.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated May 30, 2019

Letters to the editor: WTE is the true circular solution

Two experts in the WTE field respond to last week's op-ed, "A broken link in the circular economy," with a focus on why landfills shouldn't get a pass in the discussion.

May 24, 2019

Conversations with execs from 8 key industry companies

Catch up on Waste Dive's interviews with Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Covanta, WCA Waste, FCC Environmental and Rubicon Global from WasteExpo 2019.

By Waste Dive Team • May 24, 2019

Kentucky city's suspension of paper recycling ripples through region

Lexington defends the move to stop processing mixed paper at its MRF as "fiscally responsible." Some of the city's dozen-plus local customers, as well as state officials, say they were surprised by the lack of advance notice.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 22, 2019

TerraCycle's Loop expands to 5 new states

The circular packaging concept, described as a grand experiment, kicked off its first U.S. pilot in May. The program is now expanding in the Northeast due to increased demand.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated July 10, 2019

Straight talk with WCA Waste CEO Bill Caesar

One of the industry's largest private operators discusses satisfaction with the company's current geography, pressures on landfill operations and why carbon pricing is likely inevitable.

By Cole Rosengren • May 21, 2019

Waste Connections may be third-largest, but don't accuse it of being a 'big company'

President Worthing Jackman talks caution on recycling, adapting to landfill regulations and efforts to maintain employee engagement amid a period of exponential growth.

By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2019

A broken link in the circular economy

Scott Sherman, a former official with the EPA and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, outlines why he believes renewed talk about WTE over landfills is ill-advised.

By Scott Sherman • May 16, 2019

GFL Environmental aims to be 'one of the largest players in the continent'

Waste Dive recently spoke with the Canadian company's CEO and CFO about progress on integrating last year's major Waste Industries acquisition — and why their North American expansion is "just getting started."

By Cole Rosengren • Updated May 17, 2019

WWF 'activation hub' to help companies make good on plastic pollution commitments

The ReSource: Plastic initiative will hold participants accountable to report on their pollution reduction progress. Six major consumer packaging and food brands have signed on to start.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 15, 2019

Waste Management and Casella confirm plastic export policies

Following comments from a CFO panel at this year's WasteExpo, environmental groups have sought verification that recyclers would no longer send plastics to international markets.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 17, 2019

New Republic Services president: 'Death of landfills has been overexaggerated'

Waste Dive met with Jon Vander Ark to discuss retention strategies, why recycling may grow faster than solid waste, what's next for landfill operations, and the risks and opportunities of climate change.

By Cole Rosengren • May 15, 2019

FCC Environmental plans to 'grow faster' in US, start acquiring

While the Spanish giant has secured a notable presence in the U.S., CEO Inigo Sanz told Waste Dive there will be more expansion.

By Cole Rosengren • May 14, 2019

Washington becomes 10th state to pass EPR for paint

The program could help divert more than 1.3 million gallons of latex and oil-based paint each year.

By Catelyn Scholwinski • Updated May 16, 2019