Recology reports strong service metrics for Mercer Island, small 2026 rate increases tied to county disposal costs Recology told the Mercer Island Utility Board that customer satisfaction and key service metrics improved in 2025, while King County disposal costs and CPI adjustments produce modest 2026 rate increases ($0.30 for a 20-gallon cart, $0.19 for multifamily). The company also previewed outreach and state policy impacts.

Recology celebrated a stellar 2025 with a customer satisfaction score of 4.7, but residents should brace for minor rate increases in 2026 due to rising disposal costs.

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Maryland Environmental Service reports landfill plans, FY26 tipping fee and recycling program changes to Talbot County Council Maryland Environmental Service presented on Mitchell landfill operations, announced a FY26 tipping fee of $71.50 per ton (brush $46.50), a reduced sewage surcharge of $5/ton starting Jan. 1, 2026, regulatory impacts from a methane rule, plans for new landfill cells to extend capacity to 2042 and changes to the county recycling program including bin

Maryland Environmental Service unveils crucial updates on landfill fees, recycling changes, and future capacity planning that could impact Talbot County’s environmental strategy!

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Basin Disposal briefs Pasco on unlimited collection, state recycling bills and potential cost impacts Basin Disposal updated council on Pasco's municipal collection contract, the company's unlimited weekly set-outs and seven drop-box recycling locations, and the implications of two state bills that could require curbside organics collection by 2030 and expand mandatory curbside recycling.

Pasco residents can look forward to unlimited waste collection and new recycling initiatives, but upcoming state bills could reshape their waste management landscape dramatically.

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State Recycling Reform Act places new obligations on producers; Ecology outlines timeline and county implications A Department of Ecology presenter told Clallam County's Solid Waste Advisory Committee that the Recycling Reform Act creates an extended producer responsibility program for consumer packaging, establishes a producer responsibility organization (PRO) to collect fees, and requires service-provider registration and reporting. Ecology said service-prop

A new Recycling Reform Act in Clallam County is shifting the burden of waste management onto producers, promising better recycling for 500,000 residents by 2031!

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Committee hears proposal to create tax credit for bottle-bill distributors to offset operating costs Representative Whitworth and industry witnesses urged the committee to create a half-cent-per-container income tax credit (House Bill 48 25) for distributors who manage collection, transport, and recycling of returnable beverage containers, citing rising operating and capital costs and uneven historical reimbursement.

A new proposal could provide Michigan distributors with crucial tax credits to help offset skyrocketing costs of managing the state's bottle-deposit system.

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Oregon DEQ reviews recycling systems and discusses deposit return options with European experts Oregon DEQ examines recycling inefficiencies and considers deposit return systems for improvement.

Massachusetts is diving deep into Extended Producer Responsibility, uncovering how it could revolutionize recycling without raising consumer prices.

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Council Approves One-Year Extension for Waste Management Recycling Contract Council votes to extend waste management contract until July 2027 with 6% CPI increase.

Anacortes City Council just approved a controversial one-year extension for Waste Management, raising costs amidst a backdrop of evolving recycling regulations and community needs.

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Recyclers tackle packaging issues as waste management costs rise Recycling processors struggle with complex packaging as waste disposal costs continue to escalate.

Recycling is facing a crisis as evolving packaging materials outpace our ability to process them, leaving us to wonder: who’s really to blame for the waste?

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California passes legislation to improve recycling and regulate transporters California enacts legislation to regulate haulers, enhancing recycling efforts and sustainability.

San Francisco is taking a bold step towards a greener future with new legislation to regulate waste transporters and enhance recycling efforts!

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Maryland House adopts extended producer responsibility program for packaging and paper products Maryland passes amendments for packaging and paper product recycling regulation program.

Maryland takes a bold step towards sustainability by adopting an Extended Producer Responsibility program that holds companies accountable for their packaging waste!

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Elliot Hostar introduces LB607 to revolutionize Nebraska's recycling and waste management LB607 aims to enhance recycling technologies and establish a battery stewardship program in Nebraska.

Nebraska is on the brink of a recycling revolution with LB607, a groundbreaking bill designed to transform waste management and boost the local economy.

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Senator Bostar promotes bill addressing Nebraska's solid waste and recycling challenges Senators discuss comprehensive strategies for Nebraska's solid waste management and recycling innovation.

Nebraska lawmakers are tackling the urgent challenges of solid waste management and recycling, emphasizing that waste doesn't just disappear—it demands innovative solutions!

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Warren County launches composting initiative while Washington County struggles with recycling enforcement Washington County faces criticism for ineffective recycling management and neglecting environmental responsibilities.

Washington County is in turmoil as residents demand urgent changes to their failing waste management system, revealing shocking truths about pollution and recycling failures.

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