Waste & Recycling

VLS Environmental Solutions Announces Acquisition of Clearfield MMG in Virginia

Clearfield’s extensive capabilities include processing non-hazardous waste items such as petroleum-contaminated soil, industrial waste, oil-water separator sludge, and off-spec materials.

Light House Launches First-of-its-Kind Circular Solutions Program to Tackle Construction Plastic Waste in B.C.

Collected plastics from all projects will be processed by Ocean Park Recycling before being recycled into a reusable plastic pellet, which will be integrated into the manufacturing of a range of new building products.

Waste Pros in Southaven, MS Save Resident’s Life

To show her family’s appreciation, Mrs. Miller came to the local Southaven divisional office to thank these two workers and share their story with their managers.

Massachusetts’ Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $4 Million to 285 Municipalities and Regional Groups for Recycling and Waste Reduction

MassDEP also is awarding five large-scale grants for municipal projects that will expand the scope or effectiveness of reuse, recycling, composting, or household hazardous waste programs.

Northeast Recycling Council’s Fall Conference Focuses on Environmental Issues and Embraces Waste Challenges

Then, Megan Schulz-Fontes, NERC’s Executive Director, remarked that it was great to be there and partner with the CSMM at SUNY ESF.

South Coast Air Quality Management District Grants Cal State LA $150,000 for Advanced Battery Competition

South Coast AQMD’s sponsorship will fund critical hardware, software, and travel expenses, helping the team excel in this competition.

EREF Announces 2025 Fall Classic in Chicago

Additional sponsorship opportunities will be opening in Spring 2025 for industry partners.

Kent County, MI Department of Public Works Adds New Waste Reduction Educator

For Dillman, her dedication to waste reduction and sustainability is more than a job.

Fairfax County, VA’s Plastic Bag Tax Successfully Reduces Waste and Supports Sustainable Efforts

Protecting and preserving the environment through efforts such as waste reduction is a key focus of the Countywide Strategic Plan.

Teton Valley, ID Community Recycling Celebrates 10 Years of Comprehensive Waste Diversion Plan

Diversion rate was lower than 20% before the plan was written. With a growing community, to keep that same level of recycling and even increase it to 37% is impressive.

Waste Pro Celebrates Lake Mary Little League World Series Champs

The company’s community involvement is a testament to its dedication, as it sponsored the team’s homecoming block party and parade earlier this year and is now showing its team spirit with a custom-designed truck wrap featuring the team.

Vermont’s Chittenden Solid Waste District Seeks New Recycle Center Site

The district needs at least 10 acres of industrially zoned property, Reeves said, ideally centrally located in the county.

Bristol, NH Considers Program Modeled After Foam Recycling in Gilford

With Rose’s help, Gilford got a full grant to purchase a machine that allows the town to package up foam for a Canadian company able to reuse it.

Phoenix, AZ Considers New Programs to Reduce Plastic, Bio Solid Waste in Landfills

The second pilot program would focus on processing bio solids and sludge and converting them into products like bio crude oil and liquid fertilizer.