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News from CalRecycle, Paper and Packaging Board and more

Posted on August 11, 2025

CalRecycle, California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, is accepting public comment for the draft approval of the Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program, a fund for bottle collection programs, until Aug. 19.

Casella Waste Services announced CEO John W. Casella will be stepping down at the end of the year and will be succeeded by current company president Edmond R. “Ned” Coletta.

Private investment firm Declaration Partners acquired a majority stake in sorting technology company CP Group with a mission to expand R&D and operational capacity.

The Paper and Packaging Board will end the paper and packaging industry’s national research and promotion program following a referendum by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in which 74% of paper manufacturers and importers voted to end the program.

Packaging company Smurfit Westrock announced the closure of its corrugated packaging facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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