Municipal & Government

Minnesota city declares state of emergency over waste collection
St. Paul, Minnesota, mayor suspends zoning regulations to allow for waste collection while a zoning dispute is settled.
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Michigan township extends contract with Priority Waste
Waterford Township trustees voted unanimously to extend the contract for one year through March 31, 2026.
Update: Indianapolis awards solid waste contract, updates recycling drop-off program
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, LRS will provide collection services to Indianapolis residents in seven solid waste districts.
Kent County, Michigan, highlights hazardous waste disposal programs
In observance of Poison Prevention Week, Kent County emphasizes its SafeChem program and Swap Shop.
Miami-Dade Innovation Authority launches fifth Public Innovation Challenge
The challenge invites early-to-growth stage companies to submit solutions to reduce waste and educate residents.
City eWaste, Williamson County, Tennessee, offer electronics recycling stations
The partners are offering electronics recycling at no cost to jurisdictions and residents.
IWS ramps up NJ MRF
Interstate Waste Services says its northern New Jersey plant can accept 350,000 tons per year of recyclable materials.
Cards renews municipal contract with Harrah, Oklahoma
The company will continue to service approximately 3,000 homes and 200 commercial accounts.
Veolia assumes operations at Canadian WTE facility
The facility processes approximately 25 percent of Metro Vancouver’s waste.
New Hampshire House committee advances amended landfill moratorium bill
House lawmakers agreed to shorten proposed pause on new landfills in hopes of moving legislation forward.
EverGen announces updates
The Canadian company has reportedly invested in a series of environmental performance improvements to meet regulatory standards.