CalRecycle approved permanent regulations under SB 54, the state's landmark packaging EPR law. The rules took effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. They also published updated producer guidance that same day.

State lawmakers backing New York's Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act introduced nearly 150 amendments, aligning the bill's definitions and compliance timelines with EPR frameworks in Minnesota and California as legislators push for passage before landfill capacity runs out.

The hauler also raised full-year guidance by CA$90m as it eyes an H2 close on its acquisition of SECURE Waste Infrastructure.

WM posted Q1 2026 revenue of $6.23 billion and free cash flow of $920 million as recycling automation and renewable natural gas investments drove earnings growth despite a drop in commodity prices.

Waste Connections reported Q1 2026 revenue of $2.371 billion, up 6.4% year over year, with recycled commodity revenue posting its first sequential gain in seven quarters. Q1 2026 highlights: Revenue: $2.371 billion (+6.4% YOY) Adjusted EBITDA: $769.5 million (+8% YOY), margin of 32.5% Core price: 6% Adjusted free cash flow: $246 million Old corrugated cardboard (OCC) averaged $89 per ton...

The Dallas Metroplex has a new $61 million MRF. Circular Services launched operations at the 120,000-square-foot facility this week. Construction for the MRF project in Frisco, Texas, began in March 2025, and is touted as one of the most “significant investments in recycling infrastructure in the region,” according to the company. Joaquin Mariel, chief commercial officer at Circular Services, previously...

Oregon DEQ released its first quarterly producer status list under the Recycling Modernization Act on April 9, flagging 250 companies — including Yamaha Motor, Mercedes-Benz North America, and Papa John's — for failing to register, report, and/or pay required fees.

Knowing what your food label is telling you about your food's expiration date could save you hundreds in grocery bills each year.

Apple hit a record 30% recycled content across all 2025 products while debuting two new recovery technologies it's now sharing with the broader electronics recycling industry.

Outgoing CEO Keefe Harrison will remain until August with the organization she built from the ground up.