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Study links tagging tactics to lower contamination rates

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A new report from the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) examines the role penalties and education play in reducing curbside contamination, enhancing bale quality and increasing the effectiveness of curbside programs.

 

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Fiber plummets, cans and plastics flatten

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Paper grades dropped by 15% or more from September, while plastic and aluminum bales stabilized.

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Waste Pro expands post-collection footprint across SE

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As it approaches its 25th anniversary, Waste Pro is broadening operations beyond collection through a series of acquisitions across the Southeast.

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Plastics Recyclers Have the Capacity to Recycle More. Now Let’s Use It.

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Mechanical recyclers across North America have the capacity right now to recycle significantly more plastic.

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Maine Distributors Move Forward with Bottle Bill Reform

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Distributors face a formidable task turning the state’s bottle bill stagecoach into an airplane.

Compressed plastic bottles. The concept of waste sorting.

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