The policy addresses different categories of noncompliance differently.

Groups are filing lawsuits to stop the incineration of PFAS compounds.

An op-ed in The Wall Street Journal calls out mismanaged plastic waste as the major issue behind the plastics pollution crisis.

The law, which is enforced at the state level, prohibits retail stores from providing single-use plastic bags, with some exceptions.

The city’s Recycle Right campaign aims to improve recycling practices and includes multiple “tactics” such as social media ads and community events.

Mayor Grover Robinson is donating his annual $100,000 salary to residents’ bills for trash pickup.

Grants will fund the assessment, removal and disposal of marine debris from Hurricanes Michael and Florence in Florida and North Carolina.

Trash, recycling and organics collection continue on schedule; some delays expected.

SWANA is urging state and local governments to include waste management in emergency orders being issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Stericycle participated in NWRA’s March 19 webinar, “Managing COVID-19 Waste,” to discuss the safe handling of waste during this pandemic.