Matt Spencer says he'll draw from previous industry experience, including time in the field, and a relationship with Macquarie to help cement a vision for the company's M&A, infrastructure and safety investments.
EPA grants for MRF projects in Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey and Ohio aim to bolster recycling in underserved areas, battle contamination and boost the capture of valuable materials like PP or aluminum.
The proposed rule will lead to the containerization of an estimated 20 million pounds of waste per day. It builds on recently-enacted requirements targeting food establishments and larger retail chains.
County commissioners approved the closure of a fire-damaged Covanta location in Doral and the exploratory review of three potential replacement sites, even as community opposition begins to coalesce.
Richard McHale has more than 30 years of experience with the agency. He has also led the Texas SWANA chapter and the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Municipal Waste Management Association.
The companies will also work with American Battery Technology Co. and Toda Advanced Materials to build a North America-based battery value chain.
The Plastics Industry Association says its campaign is meant to overcome “anti-recycling” rhetoric by educating lawmakers and brands. Some advocacy groups say the effort ignores plastic recycling's challenges.
Despite pressure from advocacy groups, the city's 10-year waste plan anticipates landfill and incineration assets will continue to serve a key role as the city works to increase recycling.
The nearly 100,000-square-foot MRF is meant to be WM's processing hub in Ohio. It's part of a plan to invest $1 billion in recycling infrastructure by 2026 to raise recycling rates and collect more valuable materials.
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