Senate confirms John Busterud to lead EPA waste office

Busterud has a background in environmental law and previously served as administrator for EPA Region 9. This is the first time the position has been filled since 2021.

New York’s commercial waste program expands with Bronx launch

Carters earned $16.5 million during the first six months of a pilot zone in Queens. Meanwhile, the industry is pushing back on a proposal to exempt medical waste generators and the city announced 2026 zone launch timing.

Smarter, more profitable waste management

Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity

Arcwood Environmental acquired an environmental services firm; Seaside Equity Partners launched an environmental services platform in Oklahoma; Capital Waste Services acquired a Georgia hauler.

With multifamily pilot, Mill hopes to prove customers use its device even when it’s free

The company shared the results of a multifamily pilot it ran in California. Mill hopes to convince municipalities and corporate partners that its devices earn strong participation, even from customers who didn’t pay for their own device. 

Middletown, Connecticut’s pay-as-you-throw program on the ropes after initial reports of success prove false.

Ottawa residents throw out less waste in first year of 3-item garbage limit.

Exxon steps back from Texas Gulf Coast plastics plant.