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H.I.G. Infrastructure Completed Acquisition of Best Trash
H.I.G. Infrastructure Completed Acquisition of Best Trash
Best Trash is a premier waste collection platform, providing world-class services to more than 450,000 homes across more than 350 contracts.
Pamlico County cuts recycling program
Pamlico County cuts recycling program
Oriental restaurant owner Brantley Norman understands the budget cuts but says the closures will cost him more.
Report questions circularity of chemical recycling
Report questions circularity of chemical recycling
Journalist group ProPublica finds advanced recycling techniques are not matching mechanical recycling’s rate of converting discarded plastic into new plastic.
WPI Received Funding to Support Efforts to Cut Down on Plastic Waste
WPI Received Funding to Support Efforts to Cut Down on Plastic Waste
This funding will help WPI to purchase equipment to perform plastics conversion process.
Deschutes County Selects Future Landfill Location
Deschutes County Selects Future Landfill Location
The “Moon Pit” site was unanimously recommended as the location for its new landfill earlier this spring by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC).
PureCycle ramps up production at Ironton recycling facility
PureCycle ramps up production at Ironton recycling facility
The company produced more than 900,000 pounds (408 tonnes) of recycled polypropylene pellets in June, still short of its 4.45 million pounds output goal
Conservation Commission advocates for school recycling program
Conservation Commission advocates for school recycling program
Since RIRRC’s February presentation, the commission has been working with the town to find ways to improve recycling habits of residents.
NWA Council taking applications from local businesses for free glass recycling program
NWA Council taking applications from local businesses for free glass recycling program
For businesses interested in joining the program, the deadline to sign up is Aug. 31.
Recycling staff to issue bans on violent customers
Recycling staff to issue bans on violent customers
Fifteen of the incidents took place at household recycling centres.
San Diego Announced Community-Driven Trash and Debris Cleanups
San Diego Announced Community-Driven Trash and Debris Cleanups
The City noted that the initial cleanup event downtown requires nearly 200 volunteers.
City of Mount Pleasant Approved New Trash Hauler
City of Mount Pleasant Approved New Trash Hauler
In addition, they will have to pay for a 96-gallon recycling cart as well.
CEPI says Europe’s recovered paper exports rose in 2023
CEPI says Europe’s recovered paper exports rose in 2023
Mills in Europe that consumed fewer raw materials led to a 2.3 million-metric-ton increase in scrap paper exports last year.
Recycling Center closed for training
Recycling Center closed for training
The recycling center will reopen Monday with its normal business hours of 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Busy street closed after firefighters respond to Dayton recycling center fire
Busy street closed after firefighters respond to Dayton recycling center fire
Several firefighters responded to a fire at a Dayton recycling center early Wednesday morning.
Recycle Do’s and Don’ts for Jefferson Residents to Remember
Recycle Do’s and Don’ts for Jefferson Residents to Remember
City Council member Matt Wetrich also serves on the city recycling committee and says when it comes to plastics, items that have a number one, two or five, or have a twist-top can be recycled.
Paudling County Announced Free Recycling Event
Paudling County Announced Free Recycling Event
The event will be restricted for Paulding County residents only.
Montrose Environmental Group Announced Acquisition of Spirit Environmental
Montrose Environmental Group Announced Acquisition of Spirit Environmental
The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.