Sen. Kavanaugh defends mattress recycling EPR bill as colleagues press concerns about hidden costs and auditing Lawmakers pressed the sponsor of S.1463 on whether a mattress extended producer responsibility (EPR) program would shift hidden costs to consumers and create new auditing burdens. The sponsor defended New York's EPR model and the committee advanced the bill to the calendar.

Sen. Kavanaugh is championing a controversial mattress recycling bill, but concerns about hidden costs and industry opposition are heating up the debate in New York!

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Experts tell committee dry cask storage is proven but permanent disposal and recycling remain unresolved policy choices NEI and industry consultants told the committee dry cask storage has been used safely for decades, but permanent disposal options (geologic repositories or boreholes) and recycling choices require state‑level deliberation and clear governance; DOE's RFI and the nuclear waste fund were discussed as potential levers and constraints.

Experts reveal that while dry cask storage has proven effective for decades, the search for permanent nuclear waste disposal and recycling solutions is far from over.

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We process SMW in two ways:

🔄 Resalable items in packaging or for reconditioning go to our GAP Reuse department for assessment.

💥 For end-of-life disposal, we offer a full destruction service in our automated SMW shredding plant.

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We process SMW in two ways:

🔄 Resalable items in packaging or for reconditioning go to our GAP Reuse department for assessment.

💥 For end-of-life disposal, we offer a full destruction service in our automated SMW shredding plant.

#SMW #Recycling #SustainableDisposal

We process SMW in two ways:

🔄 Resalable items in packaging or for reconditioning go to our GAP Reuse department for assessment.

💥 For end-of-life disposal, we offer a full destruction service in our automated SMW shredding plant.

#SMW #Recycling #SustainableDisposal

Brentwood residents discuss transition to automated trash pickup and bulky item collection Residents propose plans for automated trash pickup and enhanced bulky item disposal options.

Brentwood residents are pushing for hands-on experience with new trash bins as they debate a shift to automated waste collection that could redefine their community's approach to disposal!

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Bonner County council debates reducing household sticker limits for waste disposal Council discusses minimizing household waste disposal stickers to combat misuse by out-of-state residents.

Bonner County officials are reevaluating the number of waste disposal stickers per household to curb misuse and ensure responsible management amid rising tourism pressures.

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We process SMW in two ways:

🔄 Resalable items in packaging or for reconditioning go to our GAP Reuse department for assessment.
💥 For end-of-life disposal, we offer a full destruction service in our automated SMW shredding plant.

#SMW #Recycling #SustainableDisposal

We process SMW in two ways:

🔄 Resalable items in packaging or for reconditioning go to our GAP Reuse department for assessment.
💥 For end-of-life disposal, we offer a full destruction service in our automated SMW shredding plant.

#SMW #Recycling #SustainableDisposal

We process SMW in two ways:

🔄 Resalable items in packaging or for reconditioning go to our GAP Reuse department for assessment.
💥 For end-of-life disposal, we offer a full destruction service in our automated SMW shredding plant.

#SMW #Recycling #SustainableDisposal

We process SMW in two ways:

🔄 Resalable items in packaging or for reconditioning go to our GAP Reuse department for assessment.
💥 For end-of-life disposal, we offer a full destruction service in our automated SMW shredding plant.

#SMW #Recycling #SustainableDisposal

We process SMW in two ways:

🔄 Resalable items in packaging or for reconditioning go to our GAP Reuse department for assessment.
💥 For end-of-life disposal, we offer a full destruction service in our automated SMW shredding plant.

#SMW #Recycling #SustainableDisposal

Council approves five-year contract for city manager amid spring cleaning initiatives City council authorizes five-year contract for city manager while promoting Bokey Waste Day.

Barre City Council is taking big steps for spring cleaning with the approval of a new city manager contract and the exciting Bokey Waste Day just around the corner!

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