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NWRA announces national awareness campaign about battery hazards

The association will use the Forest Service’s “Woodsy Owl” character to promote its message.

SWACO rolls out new commercial recycling and food waste programming

The central Ohio agency's Business Recycling Champion program provides free education and recycling containers and reimburses local businesses for costs associated with starting or improving their existing landfill diversion programs.

WM to debut 4 recycling, RNG projects

The projects are part of WM's plans to invest $3 billion in its sustainability growth strategy through 2026.

Baldwin County, Alabama, opens $25M recycling facility, RNG plant

The MRF will process up to 40,000 tons of recyclables annually using advanced sorting technology to separate plastics, paper, metals and cardboard.

Alberta, Canada, looks to encourage growth of biodigester, biogas industries

Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson tabled Bill 44, the Agricultural Operation Practices Amendment Act, which intends to clarify rules related to handling digestate.

Casella commits $1.5M to launch circular economy center at the University of Vermont

The Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability aims to find viable ways to solve sustainability challenges.

Dynamic Renewables, BC Organics, National Organics combine to form Sagepoint Energy

The business will focus on the development, operation and execution of waste-to-energy solutions in the U.S.

Rumpke celebrates record-setting year

The Cincinnati-based firm reported annual revenue of nearly $1.2 billion and completed 10 acquisitions in 2024.

Legislation would require Oregon landfills to use aerial, drone or satellite monitoring

Senate bill proposes stricter methane monitoring and reporting requirements for state’s landfills.

Updated: Republic acquires Shamrock Environmental

Houlihan Lokey and BGL advised on the acquisition of Shamrock, a portfolio company of CenterOak Partners.

Landfill Insights: Managing landfill airspace

Making the right push, pack and cover choices can maximize your landfill's airspace utilization factor.