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New York’s Leachate Proposal: PFAS Costs on the Plant Floor
New York’s proposed landfill rule could affect disposal costs and waste acceptance requirements. Here’s what facility…
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New York’s Leachate Proposal: PFAS Costs on the Plant Floor
New York’s proposed landfill rule could affect disposal costs and waste acceptance requirements. Here’s what facility crews should check before the next pickup.
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Recycling & Diversion
AI C&D Sorting: Track Recovery From Belt to Final Use
AI can help sort construction debris, but sorted material still needs a verified destination. Learn how bins, scale…
Waste Data & Reporting
AI Data Center E-Waste: Prepare Your Crew for More Loads
AI equipment upgrades could send more retired electronics through facility loading docks. Clear labels, planned…
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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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
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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
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