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Citys Fleet of Natural Gas Solid Waste Trucks Paying Off Big
2026-06-03 14:00:00| Waste Age
As fuel prices soar, the City of Spokanes Solid Waste Collections department is realizing millions of dollars in cost savings thanks to its adoption of compressed and renewable natural gas fuel for its fleet of collection trucks.
Category: Energy and Environment
Labrie Environmental Group Acquired by Hiab in $1.035B Deal
2026-06-02 14:27:07| Waste Age
Hiab is making a major move into the North American waste and recycling market. The Finland-based provider of load-handling equipment announced on June 1 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Canadian refuse collection vehicle manufacturer Labrie Environmental Group for $1.035 billion.
Category: Energy and Environment
Kauai Wants To Expand Its Only Landfill Again
2026-06-02 14:00:00| Waste Age
With a new landfill still a decade away from opening, the Garden Isle is running out of room for its trash. So, to buy time, the county hopes to expand its 73-year-old Kekaha landfill at a cost of up to $43 million.
Category: Energy and Environment
One year on: Vape ban cuts waste, but millions still evade recycling
2026-06-02 14:00:00| Waste Age
One year on from the UKs single-use vapes ban coming into force, Material Focus has warned that it still remains harder to recycle a vape than to buy one.
Category: Energy and Environment
Priority Waste Appoints Seasoned Industry Leader Aaron Johnson as Chief Executive Officer
2026-06-02 14:00:00| Waste Age
Priority Waste announced the appointment of Aaron Johnson as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Category: Energy and Environment
Police close off Crewe tip following reports of 'suspicious package'
2026-06-02 14:00:00| Waste Age
Police closed off Crewe's tip to the public on Sunday 31 May, following reports of a "suspicious package" at the site.
Category: Energy and Environment
Waste World - Episode 65: J.T. Marburger on Tracking Recycling Beyond the Bin
2026-06-02 13:00:00| Waste Age
In this episode of the Waste World Podcast, Gage Edwards chats with J.T. Marburger, CEO of Circular Solutions, about the importance of recycling verification and how better data can help improve transparency across the industry.
Category: Energy and Environment
RecycleNation Launches RecycleAI, Simplifying the Recycling Process for Users
2026-06-01 15:11:08| Waste Age
RecycleNation.com has launched a first-in-industry, user friendly enhancement called RecycleAI which allows users to ask questions and receive assistance regarding recycling.
Category: Energy and Environment
Phase One of the Corner Board Pilot Is Complete, 60,000 Diverted from Landfill, Phase Two Launches July 1st
2026-06-01 14:56:33| Waste Age
Marrad, Recirculated, and PLA Solutions today announced the successful completion of Phase One of the Recover and Reuse corner board pilot program and the launch of Phase Two, opening July 1st to new partners across the produce supply chain.
Category: Energy and Environment
Hiab Significantly Strengthens its Position in Waste & Recycling by Acquiring Refuse Collection Vehicle Manufacturer Labrie Environmental Group
2026-06-01 14:42:20| Waste Age
Hiab Corporation (Hiab), a leading provider of smart and sustainable on-road load handling solutions, significantly strengthens its position in the North American waste and recycling market by entering into an agreement to acquire Labrie Environmental Group.
Category: Energy and Environment