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Community Spotlight: Atlanta’s recycling still improving

Published: July 8, 2025
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The recycling program in Atlanta, Georgia, has continued to improve recycling rates, but still lags behind the national recycling rate. | Luisa P Oswalt/Shutterstock

Editor’s Note: Community Spotlight was a feature that appeared in the monthly Resource Recycling print edition for several years until mid-2020. This week, we are reviving it as a periodic feature in the Resource Recycling e-news. Have an idea for a municipal program that should be featured? Email us at [email protected]. Continue Reading

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WM outlines investments in recycling infrastructure

Published: July 1, 2025
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WM truck on a city street.

During an investor presentation, WM leaders outlined investments in recycling and automation. | 2p2play/Shutterstock

Leaders at hauling giant WM discussed expansions in the company’s recycling infrastructure and automation at a recent investor day, expressing optimism for WM’s future as landfill closures increase demand for collection and recycling. Continue Reading

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Oregon bill could expedite a MRF’s troubled permit process

Published: June 24, 2025
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A recently introduced bill could allow a proposed solid waste facility in Lane County, Oregon, to bypass its turbulent permitting process. | Courtesy of Bulk Handling Systems

Officials in Lane County, Oregon, are pushing state lawmakers to support a new bill that would allow the construction of a controversial recycling and composting facility.  Continue Reading

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Paper operations close in Georgia, Texas

Published: May 28, 2025
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Containerboard and paper facilities in Georgia and Texas are set to close this year. | Worradirek/Shutterstock

Two major manufacturers of recycled paper products are closing locations in Georgia and Texas, the companies announced earlier this month, though it’s uncertain whether the facilities in question are using recycled fiber. Continue Reading

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