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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 -
Q&A
Waste Management COO: New Chicago MRF will be 'much more mechanized'
Recently promoted to the C-suite, John Morris spoke to Waste Dive about efforts to improve retention rates, the evolution of landfill operations and the company's recycling "plant of the future."
By Cole Rosengren • May 13, 2019 -
Column
Scrap Collector: U.S. abstains from supporting Basel Convention plastics amendment
Plus, a New York town is fighting legal battle over transfer station's feral cat colony and a U.K. waste and recycling company calls for ban on environmentally unsustainable items.
By Rina Li • Updated May 13, 2019 -
Recyclers request government mandates for recycled plastic content in bags
Twenty-seven industry signatories are asking for recycled content legislation or procurement policies in Canada.
By Katie Pyzyk , Rina Li • Updated July 3, 2019 -
Opinion
Why recycling should be accessible to every American
Recyclops CEO Ryan Smith discusses how global commodity restrictions revealed inequities in the U.S. and what it will take to expand rural access.
By Ryan Smith • May 8, 2019 -
Deep Dive
What recycling end market development looks like in 2019
What was once a public sector-driven effort has more private interest. Now, industry professionals say, there are more players on the field — and they're better at working together.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 8, 2019 -
Study: Biodegradable bags survive soil and water for years
Research from the University of Plymouth that examined plastic-based products in UK environments found they remained usable long after expected.
By Catelyn Scholwinski • May 7, 2019 -
End of Waste Foundation's new blockchain recycling concept starts with glass
This unique "distributed responsibility system" aims to more than double glass recycling rates by 2030 through an injection of new funding into the process. Momentum Recycling is the platform's first industry partner.
By Cole Rosengren • May 6, 2019 -
Q&A
Off the Route: Documentarian Amy C. Elliott on the 'apex of consumerism'
Elliott spoke to Waste Dive about her documentary "Salvage" — starring one of the last publicly accessible town dumps in North America — and our relationship with waste and consumption.
By Rina Li • May 6, 2019 -
Q&A
LA Sanitation director's plans to tackle organics and hit 'zero waste' targets
In the second part of a recent Waste Dive interview, Enrique Zaldivar discusses California's transformative SB 1383 regulations, a large curbside organics pilot and extended producer responsibility.
By Cole Rosengren • May 3, 2019 -
Maine becomes first in the nation to enact statewide foam ban
Other states are in the process of approving or considering similar policies, following cities that have them in place.
By Cody Ellis • May 2, 2019 -
Casella recycling revenue rises, Boston negotiations ongoing
Despite commodity shifts, the company's recycling business is holding steady. Landfill pricing is also on the rise, and acquisition plans appear to be pacing ahead of annual goals.
By Cole Rosengren • May 2, 2019 -
DC public works breaks down successful recycling education campaign
The agency recorded a 9.5% capture rate increase and an 8% decline in contamination after implementing its "Waste Less, Recycle More" campaign.
By Catelyn Scholwinski • May 1, 2019 -
Scrap metal theft bill gains new momentum in Kansas legislature
The measure would activate a scrap metals theft database that has been in limbo for years after a previous version went unfunded.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 1, 2019 -
Advanced Disposal reports two acquisitions, recycling decline
The Florida company has gone into an extended quiet period following news of a planned merger with Waste Management, but its recent quarterly report offers a snapshot of business before the news broke.
By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2019 -
Philadelphia to send all recyclables to Waste Management under new contract
The city had sent about half of its recyclables to a Covanta incinerator for nearly six months after a prior Republic Services contract expired without resolution.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 29, 2019 -
Republic still very much 'in the hunt' for acquisitions, outpacing 2019 plan
Advanced Disposal may not have been the right fit, but executives remain actively engaged in M&A. They also covered recycling turnaround plans, rising landfill costs and more during the company's Q1 earnings call.
By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2019 -
Column
Scrap Collector: Investigation reveals pervasive plastic scrap smuggling into Malaysia
Plus: DSNY scraps supervisor's exam results in wake of cheating revelations, and Philippines President Duterte threatens war with Canada over illegal waste.
By Rina Li • April 26, 2019 -
Waste Management anticipates 15% customer growth from 'transformational' Advanced deal
Company executives offered insights into what's described as their biggest merger in 20 years — along with updates on recycling and E&P expansion.
By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2019 -
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Waste Connections reports acquisitions in 7 states, with more to come
During the company's Q1 call, executives said they're ready to pick up any Advanced Disposal divestments and have stopped counting on Asian export markets for recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2019 -
Q&A
How Los Angeles is adapting to market changes — with an eye toward Mexico
Waste Dive recently met with LA Sanitation Director Enrique Zaldivar to discuss how his city is working through global changes in recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2019 -
Oregon Senate rejects statewide polystyrene foam container ban
The proposed ban was defeated in a 15-14 vote after three Democrats sided with Republican lawmakers in voting against the bill.
By Rina Li • Updated July 8, 2019 -
Lincoln, Nebraska's cardboard disposal decreases dramatically following ban
Viewed as a success, the one-year-old ban has led to a 76% decrease in cardboard going to the landfill – as well as higher overall recycling rates.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 24, 2019 -
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Lakeshore Recycling Systems finalizes purchase of first landfill
Buying the site in western Illinois marks a departure from the company's previous vows to never own disposal assets. CEO Alan Handley recently explained the logic behind this move.
By Cole Rosengren , Rina Li • Updated June 19, 2019 -
Report: Global plastic trade's 'staggering' costs in Southeast Asia
Investigative analysis conducted by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives and Greenpeace East Asia explores the repercussions of plastic pollution for countries that have seen post-China import spikes.
By Rina Li • April 23, 2019
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