The MRF was idled in 2015 after the Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency began a contract that shipped recyclables 65 miles away.

Opposing groups, however, insist the city should fix and reopen its existing MRF rather than haul recyclables more than 60 miles away.

Republic Services of Marshfield stated it “is encouraged that Teamsters Local 25 has ended its strike, which ultimately targeted the communities we serve.”

Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert rejected the bid, pushing the city's Public Works Department to now explore other options.

The bill, Intro. 1574-A, was signed into law by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on November 20.

Mayor Nicholas Fouraker apologized for his previous “out of line” comments, which triggered Waste Pro to file a defamation lawsuit against him in August.

Both contracts will be effective January 1, 2020, and feature bulk item and e-waste pickup for residents in addition to traditional waste diversion and recycling services.

Under the terms of a new contract, all non-recyclable waste generated at one of the manufacturer's production plants will be transported to BioHiTech's Martinsburg HEBioT facility for processing.

The pilot program aims to improve residential and commercial waste and recycling services across the city.

The company now services Colebrookdale, Lower Heidelberg and Washington Townships in Pennsylvania.