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Industry civil suit heading to trial in 2025

Sonrai suit alleges breach of fiduciary duty against former employee.

Waste Pro cites contract success in 2024

Regional waste and recycling firm says it signed $900 million worth of municipal contracts in 2024 and made 15 acquisitions.

NWRA commentary: Comprehensive immigration reform could be legacy defining moment for the second Trump administration

Comprehensive immigration reform is needed to assure the waste industry can sustain best practices.

EPA takes steps to require MSW incinerators to report toxic chemical emissions

The decision comes in response to a 2023 rulemaking petition by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility and the Energy Justice Network.

Food waste composting system coming to Canadian province next year

The Earth Flow composting system from Green Mountain Technologies is part of the Cariboo Regional District’s new solid waste management plan.

Updated: CAA submits final draft program plan in Oregon

Public comment now closes Jan. 31, 2025, at 5 p.m. PDT rather than Jan. 17.

Enviri names new president of Harsco Environmental business

Christophe Reitemeier previously served as vice president and CFO at Harsco and will be based in England.

Bureau of Labor: Fatality rate increased for waste collection in 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows a significant increase in the fatality rate for refuse and recyclable materials collectors.

Atlanta awarded $3.2M to support electric vehicle fleet transition

The funding includes the replacement of a Class 6 diesel refuse hauler with a Class 7 electric alternative.

Baltimore nonprofit opens zero-waste facility

West Baltimore facility houses the nation’s largest indoor 24-hour composter.

Divert adds to executive team

Massachusetts food diversion company adds VPs of industrials, IT, food service and transportation and supply chain.

WM of Pennsylvania awarded RNG vehicle funding

The Pennsylvania DEP awarded more than $2.55 million to fund the state’s alternative fuel transportation infrastructure.

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