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  Mid-Missouri Waste Management District asks for public input on solid waste plan
The Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District is asking for public input to develop its regional solid waste management plan. The plan covers Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Osage counties. According to a news...
    
  $200M AI-powered recycling revolution coming to Hampton Roads
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) has approved a transformative 20-year contract with Commonwealth Sortation LLC (an affiliate of AMP Robotics Corporation) to deploy advanced waste-management technologies across...
    
  Using Recycling Boxes Responsibly in Japan
Japan Data Society Lifestyle Environment Nov 4, 2025 A survey in Japan found that many people were unaware that recycling boxes next to vending machines are not meant for nonrecyclable trash, and that there should be no leftover liquid in...
    
  Charleston trash, recycling collection schedules released for holiday season
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The City of Charleston has announced its trash and recycling collection schedules for the holidays. Residents whose trash/recycling is collected by the city on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday will have that date moved up...
    
  Horseheads offers free electronic recycling event November 10–14
If you have unwanted electronics at home, a free recycling event in Horseheads will give you a chance to dispose of them safely. The electronic recycling event will run from Monday, November 10th, through Friday, November 14, at REACT E-Cycling,...
    
  Darlington plastic recycling plant sparks health fears and local petition
Plans to install UK’s inaugural large-scale plastic film recycling facility at the former Cleveland Bridge site in Darlington, County Durham, in the northeast of England, have prompted a local campaign and a petition over health concerns. Endolys...
    
  Fire Crews on scene of a fire at a recycling facility
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Evansville Fire crews are responding to a blaze at a facility in Evansville on Wednesday evening. Authorities said the call came in around 5:30 p.m. regarding a possible fire at the recycling drop-off facility on Harriet...
    
  Henkel launches packaging recycling laboratory in China
Amid global circular economy efforts and the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Henkel is proactively responding by establishing the Packaging RecycLab in Shanghai. This integrated center combines development, testing,...
    
  A breath of fresh air for plastic recycling
A river filled with garbage in Manila. Talks on a global treaty to combat plastic pollution are coming to the crunch - Copyright AFP Noel CELIS Scientists have succeeded in breaking down plastic using a simple, inexpensive catalyst and air. This...
    
  MI holds successful recycling event
Mercer Island’s Fall Recycling Event was a huge success on Oct. 25 at the boat launch. In all, more than 500 cars dropped off nearly 21 tons of recyclable material. That’s an average of 82 pounds of material per vehicle that will be kept out of...
How one recycling plant is using AI to help make sorting process easier, faster
    
  Lessons from abroad: Learning from global recycling success stories
From The Customer-centric Entrepreneur Project As Ghana stands at the threshold of transforming its plastic waste crisis into an economic opportunity, the experiences of countries that have successfully tackled similar challenges offer invaluable...
    
  VIDEO// New Moldova's environment minister announce priorities: forests, clean waters, waste management
Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu officially introduced new Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder to the team today. Hajder has earlier served as Secretary of State. The PM emphasized the importance of continuing with reforms and aligning Moldova's...
    
  NEA Begins Installation of Lights at Banchare Danda Landfill Site for Nighttime Waste Management
The installation of lights has begun at the Banchare Danda landfill site to facilitate nighttime waste management. The Nepal Electricity Authority’s Nuwakot Distribution Center has erected poles at the landfill site on Monday for the installation...
    
  Joint position paper 'From flat to circular: Rethinking glass in construction' - Recycling Europe
    
  Christmas Lights Recycling Program gets early start
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City is getting an early start on the holiday season with the annual Christmas Lights Recycling Program. A total of 12 recycling collection bins have been set up this week throughout the community for disposal of...
Regional trash authority approves contract with AI-led disposal, recycling provider
CHESAPEAKE — The regional authority that handles South Hampton Roads cities’ waste disposal will offer a contract to a provider that plans to use artificial intelligence to help improve recycling efforts for member cities, repurpose waste and...
    
  Black Gold Recycling acquires a majority stake in Reteck Envirotech Pvt. Ltd.
Black Gold Recycling, a Hyderabad-based circular economy startup, has acquired a majority stake in Reteck Envirotech Pvt. Ltd., an Indian subsidiary of Hong Kong and US–based Li Tong Group, a global leader in reverse supply chain management and...
    
  Plastic-wrapped waste bales stored outside a recycling plant on the Greek island of Corfu, part of a groundbreaking waste-management programme
Barron, WI (54812) Today Sunny skies. High 56F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight Clear during the evening followed by cloudy skies overnight. Low 33F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: November 3, 2025 @ 1:27 am
Winston-Salem crews at the scene of fire at recycling center