Oakland recycling contract scheme draws federal scrutiny
Federal prosecutors say a former California mayor received bribery payments and services in exchange for agreeing to extend a recycling...
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CA publishes material list, source reduction updates
The recyclability and compostability of materials covered under California's extended producer responsibility law for packaging got an update recently, as...
CA shares source reduction baseline, list update
The recyclability and compostability of materials covered under California's extended producer responsibility law for packaging got an update recently, as...
California battery-bearing device rulemaking continues
California regulators will accept public comments in December on regulations laying the groundwork for adding new battery-containing devices into the...
DMD Systems Recovery acquires Basket Materials
Arizona-based ITAD firm DMD Systems Recovery has acquired Basket Materials in a bid to provide services to California's growing tech...
SB 54 draft rules generate debate on rates, review
Industry players said the latest draft of California's extended producer responsibility for packaging permanent regulations is an improvement, but there...
CA, Walmart settle e-scrap disposal case for $7.5 million
Several years after the State of California first sued Walmart over the alleged unlawful disposal of e-scrap, hazardous and medical...
Organics collection programs take care, creativity
Setting up successful organics diversion – whether statewide or just in one city – requires creativity, flexibility and a strong...
Comment period opens for final California EPR rules
Producers, recyclers and the public have another chance to comment on California's SB 54 extended producer responsibility for packaging permanent...
In nationwide first, California passes EPR for textiles
California has become the first state to approve extended producer responsibility for textiles, after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation enacting...
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