The Lubricants Packaging Management Association became the first independent producer responsibility organization to gain approval in a state EPR program. | Air Images / Shutterstock
Stories exploring independent PROs, a refuse collection truck acquisition, recycle bin tagging, a drop-off hard-to-recycle center and Colorado EPR progress drew reader attention in October.
The list below shows our top stories published in October in terms of unique page views.
1 | Colorado approval signals path forward for PRO choice
Although a designated producer responsibility organization (PRO) receives much of the attention for any state’s emerging extended producer responsibility (EPR) plan for packaging, independent PROs quietly address more specialized needs.
2 | Federal Signal paves new way with acquisition
Federal Signal Corporation is expanding into the refuse collection vehicle market through a $396 million acquisition of New Way Trucks in a strategy aimed at capturing automated side loader market share.
3 | Study links tagging tactics to lower contamination rates
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.
4 | CAA, Recology open first drop-off hard-to-recycle site
The RecycleOn Oregon center in Ashland opened this month, the first of more than 140 planned in the state. The center is the product of a collaboration between Circular Action Alliance (CAA) and West Coast collection and processing company Recology.
5 | Colorado’s EPR rollout enters next phase of development
The group overseeing Colorado’s upcoming recycling system overhaul is moving forward with new plans to boost participation statewide.