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Casella acquires Pennsylvania hauler seeking to triple transfer capacity
Casella Waste Systems announced the acquisition of Pennsylvania waste handler WRRT, which plans to increase the transfer station's daily processing capacity from 500 tons to 1,500 tons, with related permit modifications pending approval.
Colorado to offer $14M in landfill gas grants funded by IRA
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced a $14 million grant program to assist landfill operators in meeting the state's new methane regulations. Funded by the federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, the initiative prioritizes smaller local government and nonprofit landfills, with applications open until 2029.
Vermont, lacking PRO, gets assist on household hazardous waste EPR program
Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources has enlisted Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) to provide operational support for the state's household hazardous waste extended producer responsibility program, covering billing, data collection, and other administrative tasks. The move comes as no industry-led producer responsibility organization has stepped forward to manage the program, which was established by a 2023 law. A new state law signed in June may encourage future PRO participation, with provisions allowing multiple PROs for specific product categories starting in 2027.
Temu has Signed an Agreement with ERP Italia Consortium to Support Sellers’ EPR Compliance in Italy | Waste Dive
Temu has signed an agreement with ERP Italia Alliance to help sellers more clearly fulfill Italian EPR obligations, covering reporting, environmental contributions, and product traceability, while strengthening coordination with local recycling systems.
Temu Expands Cooperation with Latvia PRO Zaļā josta to Support Seller Textile EPR Compliance | Waste Dive
Global e-commerce platform Temu announced the expansion of its partnership with Latvian producer responsibility organization Zaļā josta, including textiles in its EPR compliance services. This initiative aims to help platform sellers meet Latvia's extended producer responsibility requirements for textiles and support the development of the local textile recycling system.
Hazardous Materials Transportation Continues to Evolve: Why Choosing the Right UN-Rated Packaging Matters | Waste Dive
The hazardous materials transport sector is facing new challenges, with a United Nations expert panel reviewing the classification structure for Class 9 hazardous materials. In this context, choosing UN-certified packaging that has undergone performance testing becomes key to ensuring safe and compliant transport. Clean Earth Systems, with a network of 18 warehouses and a diverse product line, offers reliable packaging and professional guidance to companies.