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- New York Cracks Down on PFAS Amid Rising Wave of State Restrictions July 9, 2026New York State has advanced two landmark PFAS bills. The Drinking Water Standards for PFAS (S3207-B/A8634-B) and the PFAS Discharge Disclosure Act (S4574A/A5832A) passed the senate and assembly and have headed to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk.Arlene Karidis
- EPA Study Validates Efficacy of PFAS Destruction at Reworld® Thermomechanical Treatment Facility July 9, 2026Reworld®, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, today introduced the results from a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study conducted at its Lake County Thermomechanical Treatment Facility (TTF) in Okahumpka, Florida.PRESS RELEASE
- Reworld® Expands Access to Zero Waste-to-Landfill Solutions in Fort Wayne, IN, Through New Transfer Model July 9, 2026Reworld®, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, has launched operations at a new United Dumpsters transfer station in Fort Wayne, providing local manufacturers with a cost-effective pathway to achieve zero waste-to-landfill.PRESS RELEASE
- Battery and Vape Fires in the UK Waste System on Course for Record Year, New Public Tracker Shows July 9, 2026A fire caused by a binned battery or vape has been publicly reported in the UK waste system every 9 days so far in 2026, according to a new public tracker that maps every reported incident for the first time.PRESS RELEASE
- California’s Textile EPR Sets Out to Transform Supply Chains July 9, 2026The fashion and textile industry, notorious for its massive waste footprint, has long operated in silos. But California’s textiles extended producer responsibility (EPR) law–the nation’s first—is set to change that. At least in California.Arlene Karidis
- Veolia Celebrates Close of $3B Acquisition and Expansion of Hazardous Waste Capacity in South Providence July 8, 2026Veolia last week marked the official closure of its roughly $3 billion acquisition of Clean Earth with a ribbon cutting celebration at its newly rebranded hazardous waste facility on Allens Avenue in South Providence, signaling a major expansion of treatment capacity in Rhode Island and nationwide.PRESS RELEASE
- Landfill Gas Continues to Drive U.S. Renewable Natural Gas Growth July 8, 2026Landfills are the largest source of captured biogas in the U.S., driving record investment in renewable natural gas (RNG) production, according to new data released today by the American Biogas Council (ABC)PRESS RELEASE
- Woman-Owned Coast to Coast Disposal Brings Roll-Off Dumpster Rental to the Memphis Metro July 8, 2026Coast to Coast Disposal, a woman-owned dumpster rental company, now serves the Memphis metro across Tennessee, Mississippi, and ArkansasPRESS RELEASE
- Ecowaste Solutions Wins First Municipal Contract in Alabama by Securing Bayou La Batre July 8, 2026Ecowaste Solutions, a regional waste and recycling company operating across ten states, announced today that it has been awarded a new municipal contract with the City of Bayou La Batre, Alabama.PRESS RELEASE
- Public Disclosure Rule Dooms Whistleblower Suit Against Republic Services July 8, 2026A federal court dismissed a whistleblower lawsuit alleging that Republic Services of Montana violated the False Claims Act by billing government customers for undersized dumpsters and overage fees. The court found the claims were barred because the allegations had already been publicly disclosed during state regulatory proceedings, the plaintiffs were not original sources under the […]Barry Shanoff
- Waste Connections to Develop Regional PFAS Treatment Hub at Anson Landfill July 7, 2026Chambers Development of North Carolina, Inc., a Waste Connections company (“Anson Landfill”), plans to develop a regional per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) treatment system at its Anson Landfill in North Carolina, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to responsible landfill management and proactive environmental protection.PRESS RELEASE
- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Appointments July 7, 2026Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company, today announced that Damian Ribar will join its executive leadership team as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective July 20, 2026.PRESS RELEASE
- The Wilmington Group Launches OneWaste℠, a Fully Managed Waste and Recycling Service for Multi-Site Operations July 7, 2026The Wilmington Group, a leading recycling, secure destruction, and managed waste services provider, today announced the launch of OneWaste℠, a fully managed waste and recycling service for organizations operating across multiple locations.PRESS RELEASE
- Tana Strengthens New Zealand Presence with AB Equipment Partnership July 7, 2026Tana Oy, a leading provider of solid waste management and recycling machines, has appointed AB Equipment as its new authorized distributor in New Zealand.PRESS RELEASE
- U.S. Battery Supply Chain Report: Sustaining Momentum and Closing Gaps Through Policy July 7, 2026The U.S. auto and energy sectors are charging ahead to build a battery supply chain that could be worth $400 billion-plus by the end of the decade due to the boom in lithium-ion technology. This shift has transformed the market, with the share of energy-dense batteries surging from roughly 10% in 2013 to nearly 90% […]Arlene Karidis
- Waste Pro USA, Inc. Announces Closing of $150.0 Million Florida Development Finance Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds July 6, 2026Waste Pro USA, Inc. ("Waste Pro"), a regional privately-held provider of non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services, announced today that it has completed the sale of $150,000,000 Florida Development Finance Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Waste Pro USA, Inc. Project), Series 2026 (the “Bonds”).PRESS RELEASE
- First Oregon EPR Report Shows Early Implementation of Producer-Funded Recycling System July 6, 2026Circular Action Alliance (CAA) Oregon today released its first annual report on the state’s paper and packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program.PRESS RELEASE
- Yolo County and Redtail Renewables Execute Landmark Agreement July 6, 2026The Yolo County Board of Supervisors and Redtail Renewables have executed an agreement for the development and long-term operation of a landfill gas beneficial reuse project at the Yolo County Central Landfill. The landmark public-private partnership will transform landfill gas – a potent greenhouse gas – into clean renewable natural gas.PRESS RELEASE
- Six Months In: Building Momentum for "Skip the Bin! Turn Your Batteries In!" July 6, 2026In January 2026, the National Waste & Recycling Foundation (NWRF), together with a licensing agreement with the U.S. Forest Service to tap into the iconic character of Woodsy Owl, debuted an effort that looked different from any ever undertaken by the industry.Genevieve O’Sullivan
- University of Georgia Pioneers Ag Waste Innovation to Lower Dual Methane Emissions and Boost Livestock Yields July 2, 2026University of Georgia researchers are engineering a novel livestock feed from postharvest food loss, aiming to achieve a "triple win.” It’s designed to divert agricultural waste from landfills, boost cattle growth, and simultaneously cut climate-warming enteric methane emissions (from cow burps).Arlene Karidis