BCMRC 2025 session preview: How to safely handle batteries

During the conference, industry experts will share best practices for safely handling and disposing of batteries while reducing risks like contamination and fire hazards.

Detroit suburb signs $37M contract with Priority Waste

The five-year contract will cost Livonia, Michigan, $7.2 million annually and an additional $4.14 million from the city’s refuse fund to purchase new trash and recycling carts.

South Tahoe, California, receives grant to help with recycling cart rollout

Every Bottle Back invests $305,600 to help improve recycling convenience as communities transition to a semiautomated collection program.

Frontier Waste awarded contract in Texas

The Dallas-based company will provide solid waste and recycling services for the city of Tomball, Texas, beginning in October.

Updated: John’s Disposal awarded contract in Wisconsin

Waukesha, Wisconsin, will transition its refuse and recycling collection services from WM to John’s Disposal in March 2025.

American Beverage funds grant in Connecticut

American Beverage selects West Haven, Connecticut, to receive a $256,000 grant to fund upgraded curbside recycling carts.

Illinois city receives recycling grant

Rockford, Illinois, will receive $225,000 through the Every Bottle Back initiative.

DSNY announces contracts for commercial waste zones

The first commercial waste zone is scheduled to roll out in Queens this fall.

New Orleans awards new waste collection, recycling contracts

IV Waste and Richard’s Disposal have entered into a seven-year agreement with the city.

Closed Loop Partners invests $15M in recycling this year

The investments have helped to finance new collection carts and recycling technologies, supporting municipalities in advancing local circular economies.

Product Spotlight

New and updated products for the recycling industry