Recycling & Diversion
New Recycling Plant? Verify Capacity Before You Switch
A new recycling facility nearby could give your plant another outlet for waste. Check its startup date, material rules,…
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New Recycling Plant? Verify Capacity Before You Switch
A new recycling facility nearby could give your plant another outlet for waste. Check its startup date, material rules, available capacity, and service terms before changing…
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Waste Data & Reporting
Sustainable Packaging Needs Better Waste Handling Data
New packaging materials create new questions at the waste bin and loading dock. Better records help crews sort…
Hazardous & Special Wastes
The Next Phase of e-Manifest: Preparing for Fully Digital Hazardous Waste Manifests
EPA has proposed ending paper hazardous waste manifests, but the rule is not final yet. Facility teams can use this…
Hazardous & Special Wastes
House Battery-Recycling Bill: What Facility Crews Need
The House passed a bill that could change how recyclers store lithium-ion batteries before processing them. Here’s what…
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From Waste to Value: Building the Business Case for PPE Diversion
Learn how to evaluate PPE diversion using real costs, operational impact, downstream reporting, and environmental outcomes—and build a business case your team can test. Read more
How to Build a Funding Case for Your Diversion Project
A strong diversion proposal starts with waste weights, actual bills, and a workable floor plan. Learn how to show what will change, what it will cost, and how you will measure results. Read more
Packaging Changed? Check Your Recycling Instructions
New packaging can create sorting problems before anyone updates the signs. Walk receiving and unpacking areas, confirm what your recycling partners accept, and give every shift clear instructions. Read more
PFAS Policy Changes: Can You Defend Your Waste Profile?
A waste profile can fall behind when plant processes or receiving-facility requirements change. Learn how to check your records, flag gaps, and resolve questions before the next pickup. Read more
EPA Pulled PFAS Permit Guidance: What to Review Next
EPA’s withdrawal of PFAS permit guidance does not automatically change your facility’s permit. Review monitoring duties, waste handling procedures, and renewal questions before changing work on the… Read more
When the Incinerator Stops: Which Waste Fails First?
An incinerator outage can turn a routine waste stream into a storage and compliance problem. Find the weak points now, before drums stack up and deadlines close in. Read more
Satellite Methane Alerts: Who Owns Your Site’s Response?
A satellite methane report needs a named owner, a field check, and a documented response. Here is how to assign the work and keep waste crews, contractors, and managers on the same page. Read more
Can Customers Actually Recycle Your Plant’s Packaging?
A recyclable material does not guarantee a working recycling route at your customer’s plant. Test real bins, pickups, and vendor requirements before expanding packaging claims or take-back programs. Read more