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- Despite Increased Participation, Dayton, OH Recycling Rates Remain the Same October 28, 2024While household participation is on the rise in Dayton, Ohio’s recycling program, city data shows that recycling rates remain the same.
- 150 Georgia Schools Adopt Food Donation Program for Families in Need October 28, 2024A middle school student saw some of her classmates going hungry at school and noticed food was being wasted, which spurred her and her mother to start the Helping Hands Ending Hunger program.
- Waste World Episode 3: Let's Talk About Reuse with Jessica Gonzalez of Happen Ventures October 28, 2024This week, Stefanie and Gage are joined by Jessica Gonzalez of Happen Vetures to discuss reuse and how to effectively reuse in the modern world.Stefanie Valentic, Gage Edwards
- Q&A: Meridian Waste CEO Walter Hall Discusses Mergers and Acquisitions October 28, 2024Well-calculated acquisitions drive waste management companies’ growth. In this Q&A, Meridian CEO Walter “Wally” Hall, Jr shares some of the Charlotte, North Carolina-based operation’s M&A strategies. The company now serves about 525,000 residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers in eight states.Arlene Karidis
- PurposeEnergy Opens Food Waste to Energy Facility in Vermont October 28, 2024
- SWANA Announces All-New Event For 2025 That Shifts Emphasis to Waste As A Resource October 25, 2024The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) announced its new event – RCon™. This premiere event, to be held for the first time November 12–15, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio, will live SWANA’s principles of activating resource management and being climate champions.
- Boise, ID Recycling Now Includes Plastic Bottles, Food Tubs Thanks to Facility Upgrades October 25, 2024Thanks to recent upgrades at the Republic Services Idaho Recycling Center, residents of Boise, Idaho can now recycle food tubs and water bottles.
- Stericycle Opens State-of-the-Art Regulated Medical Waste Incineration Facility in Nevada October 25, 2024Stericycle unveiled its latest state-of-the-art Hospital, Medical and Infectious Waste Incinerator (HMIWI) facility located at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center in McCarran, Nevada.
- ERI Brings AI and Robotics Driven ITAD Services to Northeast Region October 25, 2024
- Reworld Employees Lead Cleanup Efforts for World Cleanup Day Across Long Island October 25, 2024
- This Week in Waste: Top Stories October 21 – October 24, 2024 October 24, 2024This week, Waste360's top stories include a look at SWANA's new guidelines on EPR, an expansion for Frontier Waste Solutions, and October's Fire Report.Gage Edwards
- Vanguard Renewables Breaks Ground on Organics-to-Renewable Gas Facility in Virginia October 24, 2024
- Florida’s Waste Professionals Share Update on Front Line Conditions Post-Helene and Milton October 24, 2024Florida's waste workers continue to help communities recover from the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with efforts involving municipal employees and contractors working long hours to clear debris.Arlene Karidis
- Waste Connections Reports Strong Q3 2024 Results, Raises 2025 Outlook October 24, 2024Waste Connections, Inc. has announced its financial performance for the third quarter of 2024, which exceeded expectations and positions the company for continued growth in 2025.Gage Edwards
- Leading Retailers Accelerate Industry Collaboration to Eliminate Single-Use Bag Waste October 24, 2024
- TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables Start Construction of New Farm-Based Renewable Natural Gas Project in Virginia October 24, 2024
- OC San Honored with Distinguished Budget Presentation Award October 24, 2024To receive the award, OC San met nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation for the biennium beginning July 2024. These guidelines assess how well budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications tool.
- How GreenCircle Certified Helps Businesses Prove Sustainability and Gain Consumer Trust October 23, 2024Sustainable customers are becoming more prevalent and they’re seeking out a multitude of ways to be eco-friendly in their everyday lives. While this includes actions like using less plastic and being overall waste conscious, these customers are also seeking out companies who are making eco-friendly pledges. Now, businesses are under more pressure than ever to […]Gage Edwards
- Jefferson, ID Approves $1 Million Purchase for Landfill Expansion October 23, 2024A $1 million purchase for 36.6 acres has been approved by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, which will be used for the County Line Landfill’s expansion and as a gravel pit for the Road and Bridge Department.
- Walmart to Pay $7.5 Million in Lawsuit over Improper Hazardous Waste Disposal October 23, 2024Following a lawsuit filed by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office and other agencies, Walmart Inc. has agreed to a $7.5 million payout after it was found dumping hazardous products into California landfills.