Solid Waste News Monitoring

Quorum Court passes three measures addressing solid waste service

The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday (Aug. 24) approved three measures intended to address immediate financial and administrative problems related to solid waste service.  The first provides a $1.1 million supplemental appropriation to Solid Waste …

Red Deer County offers temporary waste relief following hailstorm

Red Deer County is offering temporary solid waste relief to residents affected by the Aug. 23 hailstorm. Beginning Aug. 25 and continuing through Sept. 18, eligible Red Deer County residents can bring storm debris consisting of 100 per cent organic …

To fight garbage truck driver shortage, Shreveport announces $2 pay raise for drivers

In an effort to attract more garbage truck drivers and overcome a current shortage, the city is giving them a raise.  Shreveport's trash collection in recent months has been running behind due to a deficit of garbage truck drivers. Though applications …

Sakaja names expert board to drive Green Nairobi Waste Revolution

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has appointed a seven-member board to steer NCCG-Green Nairobi Limited Company, giving the county-owned waste management company a professional leadership structure. The appointments, gazetted on August 14, formally …

Summit County touts new recycling locations, efforts to divert landfill waste in mid-year work plan update

Summit County officials are reviewing progress on the government’s annual work plan, a comprehensive document detailing major initiatives and projects the county hopes to achieve by the end of the year, including a shift in how residents recycle and reduce …

Nagaland Govt proposes Integrated Zonal Waste Processing Centre at Xukiye

Nagaland Govt proposes Integrated Zonal Waste Processing Centre at Xukiye •     Submission to NGT indicates move comes amid Dobagaon site stall  •     Proposed centre to serve Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Niuland areas Moa Jamir Dimapur | August 25 The …

Hazardous Waste Enforcement: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Amite Sign Printing Business Enter into ...

Download PDF The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) and Kennedy Signs, LLC (“KS”) entered into a May 29th Settlement Agreement (“SA”) addressing alleged violations of the Louisiana hazardous waste regulations. See MM-CN-22-00431. The SA …

Coca-Cola supports local waste management efforts in Sulop and Matanao

19 DAVAO DEL SUR — In keeping with its commitment to helping build more sustainable communities, Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) has partnered with the Municipalities of Sulop and Matanao in Davao del Sur to enhance local waste management …

Workers strike at Metro Vancouver waste-to-energy plant

British Columbia The union representing workers at Metro Vancouver's waste-to-energy plant says members have launched strike action against its employer. Union says about 40 steam engineers, skilled trades workers on picket line The Canadian Press · …

Maxell Develops ER Battery-Sized All-Solid-State Battery Module Supporting Wireless Charging*1

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 25, 2026-- Maxell, Ltd. (TOKYO: 6810) has developed an all-solid-state battery module compatible with a 1/2AA-size (diameter 14.5 mm, height 25.2 mm) lithium thionyl chloride battery (hereinafter ER battery), along with a …

Brazilian Researchers File Patent for Waste-Fermented Aromas to Enhance Plant-Based Meat

4 Mins Read Researchers in Brazil have developed a fermentation process that turns food waste into natural aromas that could be used to enhance the flavour of products like plant-based meat. Can food waste become a catalyst for tastier meat alternatives …

Punjab: Sanitation workers end strike after MC puts waste mgmt project on hold

The sanitation workers on Monday ended their five-day strike after the Jalandhar municipal corporation assured them that the crucial ₹607-crore integrated solid waste management project would not be given final clearance. Strike, which started on Aug 19, …

Davao City waste workers’ Magna Carta pushed

14 A LAWMAKER proposed a landmark measure aimed at providing social protection, health benefits, and institutional safeguards for both formal and informal waste workers in the city. Proponent Councilor Temujin Ocampo titled the proposed ordinance as the “ …

Shifting the cleanup cost of packaging waste to companies could encourage greener packaging – but only if states are ...

Erin Victor, University of Maine Standing in your local retail store, it can be mind-boggling to try to weigh the pros and cons of all the packaging options. Take shampoo, for example. Shampoo can come in a rigid plastic bottle, a flexible squeeze tube, a …

How to Shop Smarter and Waste Less on Clothes

Shopping for clothes can be exciting, especially when new styles appear constantly across social media and online stores. However, buying too quickly can lead to wardrobes filled with pieces that are rarely worn. Smarter shopping begins with slowing down …

EPA awards over $32 million to CNMI Office of Planning and Development for solid waste and recycling infrastructure

WATCH LIVE: Brevard County Commission to Address Fire, Solid Waste and Stormwater Assessments During Tuesday Morning ...

Home » Home » WATCH LIVE: Brevard County Commission to Address Fire, Solid Waste and Stormwater Assessments During Tuesday Morning Meeting Meeting starts at 9 a.m. Tuesday ABOVE VIDEO: Brevard County Commission to Address Fire, Solid Waste and Stormwater …

Why environmental performance is becoming a business priority for solid waste

For solid waste operators, environmental performance has always been essential. What’s shifting now is its central place in core business strategy. Regulatory standards are tightening, and disposal options are getting trickier to navigate. Legacy …

Dubuque County landfill could handle data center waste, official says

DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) — Dubuque County’s landfill has never received 40 million pounds of trash from one project, but the site’s administrator says it would be ready. Google and QTS data center construction in Cedar Rapids sent 40 million pounds of …

Water On Demand Moves to Form Capital Finance Subsidiary to Lend on Water Projects

Water On Demand™ has received a counsel memorandum on Texas commercial lending and is forming its own lending subsidiary to originate water-project financing. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Water On Demand, Inc. …

374Water's Mobile AirSCWO System Completes Phase 3 of the St. Cloud, MN Mobile AirSCWO Deployment; Begins Phase 4

Multi-feedstock campaign advances the State of Minnesota's evaluation of AirSCWO for permanent PFAS destruction 374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO) MORRISVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO) (…

Environmental Leader Jessica Jane Robinson Featured on Next Level CEO

New Business Show Hosted by Shark Tank’s Daymond John ALAMEDA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco Bay Area environmental leader and educator Jessica Jane Robinson will be featured on the influential new …

BLUE TECH STARTUP DIVERSICAN INTRODUCES CHEMICAL-FREE CENTRIFUGE TO ELIMINATE BALLAST WATER POLLUTION

New Device is Engineered to eliminate harmful bacteria and invasive species without toxic chemical byproducts SUWANEE, GA, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nhut Dang launched Diversican in 2024 to solve the growing global …

Recycled Copper Market Set to Surpass USD 103.51 Billion by 2033, Expanding at 10.8% CAGR | Coherent Market Insights

recycled copper market is estimated to be valued at USD 55.94 Bn in 2026 and is expected to reach USD 103.51 Bn by 2033. BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Recycled Copper Market (2026–2033) research report …

Rhinoflux and Swing Launch Sewage Sludge-to-Power and CO2 Capture PoC Trial in Japan

The PoC will test Hydro Chemical Looping as a new pathway to convert sewage sludge into power and 99.9%+ pure CO2 without combustion KYOTO, JAPAN, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rhinoflux Inc., a Kyoto University spinout developing Hydro …

Central States Water Resources Promotes Aaron Silas to Vice President, Customer Experience and Regulatory Operations

Expanded leadership role reflects the company’s focus on aligning regulatory strategy, customer service and operational execution ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Central States Water Resources (CSWR), 10th …

New analyses show limited impact of clean fuels on Canadians’ food costs, household budgets

Advanced Biofuels Canada data show that biofuels are an economic boost to Canada VANCOUVER, CANADA, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) released a statement by Fred Ghatala, President, sharing recent …

Ostomy Drainage Bags Market Insights Highlight Segment Expansion And Market Leadership

The Business Research Company's Ostomy Drainage Bags Market Insights Highlight Segment Expansion And Market Leadership LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The ostomy drainage bags market has …

Repeat Customers & Referrals Drive Black Dog Junk Removal's Fourth-Year Growth

Black Dog Junk Removal’s fourth-year growth is being driven by repeat customers and referrals from homeowners and businesses throughout the Charleston area. CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Black Dog Junk Removal is …

Greener processing makes novel material cheaper for water decontamination

Researchers show greener processing can reduce estimated production cost for novel materials that remove heavy metals from industrial wastewater. BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- University of Birmingham …

Leobit Introduces an AI-Native SDLC to Accelerate Customer Software Delivery

Leobit is evolving into an AI-first engineering organization with a new AI-native SDLC that embeds AI across the delivery process, with engineers in control. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leobit has introduced …

D&B Engineers and Architects Promotes Two Principals: Adriana S. Restrepo, P.E., ENV SP and Michael G. Savarese, P.E.

The promotions reflect the firm’s continued growth and commitment to leadership excellence, technical innovation, and client service. WOODBURY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- D&B Engineers and Architects, a leading …

College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving Joins 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

9 College HUNKS franchise locations have earned a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving, the …

NAE Cleaning Solutions Releases Guidance for Austin Businesses Evaluating Commercial Cleaning Providers

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NAE Cleaning Solutions has released guidance for Austin business owners and facility managers. The guidance covers how to evaluate commercial cleaning providers. It focuses on …

Silex World Advances India as Strategic Base for Critical Materials Processing and International Growth

Silex World combines UK-developed technology with Indian industrial capability to build a strategic base for critical materials processing and global growth. LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Silex …

Top 10 Kitchen Sink Drain Clog Service Providers 2026: Driving Excellence in Residential Plumbing Solutions

Addressing Rising Demands for Reliable Clog Removal in Commercial and Residential Kitchens CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MATTHEWS, N.C., Aug. 19, 2026 — Happi Plumbing Corporation, a Matthews-based …

Chartered Institute's CESC™ Program Sets a New Global Benchmark for Energy Supply Chain Risk & Resilience Leadership

Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications Launches CESC™ Program to Empower Energy Supply Chain Disruption and Risk Management Professionals SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Chartered Institute of …

BIXOLON Launches XT6-60N 6-Inch Industrial Label Printer for Large-Format Labelling Applications

BIXOLON’s NEW premium industrial printer delivers wide media support, precision printing and flexible connectivity for demanding applications SEONGNAM-SI, GYEONGGI-DO, SOUTH KOREA, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BIXOLON Co., Ltd., a leading …

Hypertherm’s HySpeed® Technology Accelerates Plasma Cutting Performance for Powermax SYNC® Systems

Achieves laser-like cutting speeds for air plasma cutting HANOVER, NH, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hypertherm Associates, a U.S.-based leading manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, launched its new …