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Why a waste district took the ‘waste’ out of its name

Published: August 1, 2022
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ReGen Monterey's MRF seen from an aerial view.

ReGen Monterey operates an advanced MRF among other diversion operations. | Via ReGen Monterey video

A prominent waste management district in California sees state policies and investments opening up the possibility of a zero-waste future, and its new name reflects that vision.

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Aggressive organics bill passes in Pacific Northwest

Published: March 15, 2022
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Compost operations at Dirt Hugger

Composting operations such as Dirt Hugger of Dallesport, Wash. could benefit from an aggressive organics diversion bill that passed the Washington legislature this month. | Jared Paben/Resource Recycling, Inc.

Washington state lawmakers have sent the governor a sprawling bill focused on diverting organics from landfills.

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How one operator forged a path on electric collection trucks

Published: February 22, 2022
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EcoCycle electric truck launch

Eco-Cycle recently held a launch event for their 100% electric truck. | Credit: Kay Beaton

Nonprofit hauler and processor Eco-Cycle is bringing the first electric collection truck to Colorado’s streets, but it took a series of other firsts – and plenty of patience – to get there.

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California programs gear up as organics mandate takes hold

Published: December 21, 2021
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Organics compost collection bin filled with scrap food.

Starting in 2022, California law will require that every municipality across the state provide organics collection service, among other mandates. | Thomas Holt/Shutterstock

In January, California municipalities must begin meeting requirements of what some stakeholders are calling the most significant waste reduction legislation in decades.

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