Community Relations
BIR World Recycling Convention 2025: Global shredder count crosses 1,200
Operators of the world’s growing fleet of auto shredding plants are focusing on fire safety and metals recovery.
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NWRA announces national awareness campaign about battery hazards
The association will use the Forest Service’s “Woodsy Owl” character to promote its message.
Recycle From Home adds another California city
The California CRV beverage container collection service is now available in Huntington Beach.
Creating a greener game day
WM is building partnerships with sports leagues, teams and venues to advance recycling and sustainability initiatives.
NRC seeks speakers for October event
Accepted speakers will make their presentations at the 2025 National Recycling Coalition congress Oct. 1-3 in Wichita, Kansas.
Greenville, Mississippi, launches aluminum can recycling program
The city has partnered with Every Can Counts U.S. and Replenysh.
Empowering communities through education
New learning centers aim to transform the way people understand and think about recycling.
Athens Services terminates contract with San Marino, California
The company elected to exercise its termination clause after failed contract negotiations.
Astera runs into NIMBY concerns in Colorado
Operators of plastics recycling venture reportedly agree to relocate a planned facility to a nearby industrial zone.
Update: Indianapolis awards solid waste contract, updates recycling drop-off program
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, LRS will provide collection services to Indianapolis residents in seven solid waste districts.
Miami-Dade Innovation Authority launches fifth Public Innovation Challenge
The challenge invites early-to-growth stage companies to submit solutions to reduce waste and educate residents.
