Lewisburg, Ohio, is seeking bids for new trash & recycling services after the village’s trash truck was damaged in a crash. The city is temporarily using a Rumpke Waste and Recycling for emergency use of a truck but says it can’t afford to do so long-term:

Oregon just opened the nation’s first free drop-off center for hard-to-recycle materials. The RecycleOn Oregon Center in Ashland is the first of 140+ sites launching under the state’s Recycling Modernization Act:

Athens, Ala., is suspending its curbside recycling program immediately after being unable to find a processor for its materials. Both Decatur and Florence cited labor shortages preventing them from taking on the service:

Police in Montgomery, N.Y., responded to an explosion at ASAP Scrap Recycling that left one employee dead. Officials say the 50-year-old was using a cutting torch when the blast occurred. The investigation remains ongoing:

.@Metafoodx, a leader in AI-driven foodservice tech, announced that @pomonacollege—one of California’s top schools for campus dining—has transformed its dining ops with the Metafoodx AI Scanner, cutting food waste & boosting efficiency:

We’re surrounded by EVs, portable electronics & likely within 10 ft of someone with a disposable vape. Lithium-ion batteries power daily life—but create big waste challenges. Here’s how to handle them safely & who’s leading the charge in recycling:

Kristen Aldred, PhD, Director of Government Affairs, North America at @Stericycle_Inc (now part of @WasteManagement), explores how at-home medical waste is surging. With National Care at Home Month ahead, it’s time to highlight the issue & what can be done: https://t.co/JAbiOAhnqR

FCC Environmental Services announces its selection by Pinellas County to operate & maintain the County’s Waste-to-Energy Facility under a new 10-year, $704.6 million Operations & Maintenance contract.

As states advance their own EPR frameworks, packaging manufacturers face both challenges and opportunities. I spoke with Zach Muscato of Plastic Ingenuity about how EPR is driving innovation, partnerships, & sustainability across the packaging value chain.

Horry County, S.C., may soon shorten hours at its 25 recycling and convenience centers. Officials are considering reducing the schedule from 12 hours to 10½ hours a day to improve staffing during peak times and make hiring easier across the locations.

Houston rolled out new recycling trucks this week to tackle ongoing collection delays. The new fleet, which includes a heavy-duty “grappler” truck for large pickups, began operating Tuesday to help clear recycling pile-ups across the city, officials said.

.@NSRecycle, a national leader in sustainability-oriented managed waste and recycling solutions, announced the acquisition of Waste Technology Services, LLC (“WTS”).

Blancco's Fredrik Forslund outlines the financial case for sustainable data sanitization in this @Waste360 article for #Internationalewasteday. https://t.co/b2JfNku8I7

The two-week government shutdown is intensifying. On Oct. 10, the Trump administration moved forward with plans for “substantial” layoffs of federal workers amid the budget stalemate. Read more:

.@TerraCycleTCGF is bringing environmental education into Thai classrooms with its new Green School program—an immersive initiative empowering students living near some of the world’s most polluted waterways to lead change in their own communities.

The Lubricants Packaging Management Association (LPMA) announced that the Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment has approved its Individual Program Plan—making LPMA the first industry-led PRO approved under Colorado’s EPR law.

Each year, #InternationalEWasteDay highlights how companies are tackling the growing challenge of discarded electronics. E-waste isn’t just a consumer issue; it’s key to resource recovery, environmental health, and circular economic growth. Read more:

Hamblen County, Tenn., is converting its garbage trucks to an automated side loader fleet to improve efficiency & be a good steward of taxpayer dollars. The transition will take time, with collection routes & days adjusted during the rollout. Read more:

.@NYCHA handles 140,000 tons of waste each year across 335 communities. 🚛♻️ From electric augers to pneumatic systems, we’re innovating how waste is managed at scale. Learn more via @Waste360: https://t.co/19wAEcK5S3 📸: @Waste360 #Sustainability #WasteManagement

Fire incidents at waste & recycling facilities are rising worldwide. In the U.S. & Canada, Sept. hit a record high—following record-setting July & Aug. The cause? Improperly discarded devices with lithium-ion batteries: https://t.co/SyUarX8BzF