Municipal solid waste

U.S. Postal Service Sets Broad Goals to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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New, sweeping sustainability targets aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, grow the circular economy and increase environmental awareness across the organization

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  • New, sweeping sustainability targets aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, grow the circular economy and increase environmental awareness across the organization
    WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced a set of new, ambitious sustainability targets for fiscal year 2030 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste at every level of the organization's operations.
  • The goals are the latest in a series of actions the Postal Service has taken to enhance sustainability across its network and day-to-day operations.
  • While accomplishing these operational cost and sustainability initiatives the Postal Service plans to grow its business by several billion dollars.
  • The Postal Service is reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the organization by moving freight from air to ground transportation, optimizing delivery routes for trucks and carriers, and procuring reduced-emission and zero-emission vehicles.

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. to Host Conference Call on Its Fourth Quarter 2023 Results

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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The company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • The company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • Individuals interested in participating in the call should register by clicking here to obtain dial in and passcode details.
  • A replay of the call will be available on the company’s website and accessible using the same link.
  • For further information, contact Charlie Wohlhuter, Director of Investor Relations at (802) 772-2230, or visit the company’s website at http://www.casella.com .

J C Bamford (JCB) Excavators Digital Transformation Strategy Report 2023: Technology Focusand Initiatives, Partnership, Investment & Acquisitions Network Map, ICT Budget and Major Contracts

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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DUBLIN, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "J C Bamford Excavators Ltd. - Digital Transformation Strategies" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "J C Bamford Excavators Ltd. - Digital Transformation Strategies" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report offers comprehensive insights into JCB's technology activities, providing valuable information for those interested in understanding the company's digital transformation efforts.
  • It delves into JCB's digital transformation strategies and innovation programs, shedding light on how the company is leveraging technology to drive growth and innovation in its industry.
  • Furthermore, the report presents an overview of JCB's technology initiatives, encompassing details about partnerships and product launches.

WASTE CONNECTIONS ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF ACQUISITION OF SECURE ENERGY WASTE DIVESTITURES IN WESTERN CANADA

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or "the Company") today announced the closing of the previously announced acquisition of the Secure Energy Services Inc. (TSX: SES) ("Secure") portfolio of 30 energy waste treatment and disposal facilities in Western Canada for an aggregate purchase price of CAD$1.075 billion.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or "the Company") today announced the closing of the previously announced acquisition of the Secure Energy Services Inc. (TSX: SES) ("Secure") portfolio of 30 energy waste treatment and disposal facilities in Western Canada for an aggregate purchase price of CAD$1.075 billion.
  • "We are pleased to expand our R360 E&P waste operations into Canada, and we welcome the former Secure employees to the Waste Connections family," said Ronald J. Mittelstaedt, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Waste Connections ( wasteconnections.com ) is an integrated solid waste services company that provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal services, including by rail, along with resource recovery primarily through recycling and renewable fuels generation.
  • You should not place undue reliance on forward‑looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

Action Environmental Awarded Largest Number of Commercial Waste Zones Under NYC Law 199

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Action Environmental Services, Inc. ("Action"), a leading innovator and provider of solid waste and recycling services in New York City, today announced its selection as an authorized waste and recycling hauler under New York City's Commercial Waste Hauling Program, Local Law 199 .

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Action Environmental Services, Inc. ("Action"), a leading innovator and provider of solid waste and recycling services in New York City, today announced its selection as an authorized waste and recycling hauler under New York City's Commercial Waste Hauling Program, Local Law 199 .
  • Following an extensive review process, Action has been awarded 14 out of 20 zones, more than any other hauler.
  • Local Law 199, adopted on Nov. 20, 2019, mandates the creation of 20 Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ) across New York City and authorizes up to three waste and recycling carters selected through a competitive process to operate in each zone.
  • The CWZ program aims to create a safe and efficient commercial waste collection system that advances the City's Green New Deal and zero waste goals while providing high-quality service to NYC businesses.

Driven by Waste Charging Baguio wins new contracts for smart food waste recycling machines for large residential estates

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Baguio Green Group Limited ("Baguio" or the "Group", Stock Code: 01397.HK) is pleased to announce that following last year's success in securing a smart recycling machine contract from the Environmental Protection Department ("EPD") of the HKSAR Government ("the Government"), the Group has won new contracts for two large private residential estates for the provision of smart Food Waste Recycling Machines ("Food Waste Recycling Machines") and maintenance services.

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  • HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Baguio Green Group Limited ("Baguio" or the "Group", Stock Code: 01397.HK) is pleased to announce that following last year's success in securing a smart recycling machine contract from the Environmental Protection Department ("EPD") of the HKSAR Government ("the Government"), the Group has won new contracts for two large private residential estates for the provision of smart Food Waste Recycling Machines ("Food Waste Recycling Machines") and maintenance services.
  • Currently, Hong Kong only recycles about 200 tonnes of food waste per day, lower than the total amount of food waste produced.
  • The Government intends to extend the installation of the Food Waste Recycling Machines in all public housing estates in Hong Kong this year.
  • With waste charging set to take effect, the Government is proactively offering financial aid for private estates to install Food Waste Recycling Machines through the Recycling Fund and the Environment and Conservation Fund.

Emergent Waste Solutions Inc.’s Partner, Magnum Group, Arranges the Sale of Two ATS2000 Plants

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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Vancouver, B.C., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emergent Waste Solutions Inc. (“EWS” or “the Company”), is pleased to report that it’s technology collaborator and strategic investor, Magnum Group International (“Magnum”), has announced that they have arranged the sale of two ATS2000 plants in Hong Kong.

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  • Vancouver, B.C., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emergent Waste Solutions Inc. (“EWS” or “the Company”), is pleased to report that it’s technology collaborator and strategic investor, Magnum Group International (“Magnum”), has announced that they have arranged the sale of two ATS2000 plants in Hong Kong.
  • The ATS2000 units will be employed in the processing of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in Hong Kong.
  • With the ATS plants Magnum Group intends to manufacture biochar, activated carbon, and, potentially, bio-coal and methanol.
  • We believe this will help expedite the adoption of the ATS as a solution to waste challenges around the world.”

Middlesex Water Company Names New President & CEO

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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ISELIN, N.J. , Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) has named Nadine Leslie as its new President & CEO effective March 1, 2024.

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  • ISELIN, N.J. , Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) has named Nadine Leslie as its new President & CEO effective March 1, 2024.
  • Ms. Leslie joins Middlesex following a comprehensive search for a successor to outgoing President & CEO Dennis W. Doll, who will retire from the Company February 29, 2024.
  • Prior to her appointment as CEO of SUEZ North America, Ms. Leslie served as Executive Vice President - Health & Safety for the Paris-based SUEZ Group.
  • "I am thrilled to join the Middlesex Water Company team and grateful for the trust and confidence placed in me by the Middlesex Board of Directors” said Ms. Leslie, incoming President and CEO.

TEAMSTERS AWARDED NEARLY $300,000 GRIEVANCE SETTLEMENT AGAINST REPUBLIC SERVICES

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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ORANGE, Calif., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 952 won an estimated $293,262.73 grievance settlement against Republic Services for violating a collective bargaining agreement established between the local and the company by illegally subcontracting over 50 percent of municipal solid waste disposal.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 952 won an estimated $293,262.73 grievance settlement against Republic Services for violating a collective bargaining agreement established between the local and the company by illegally subcontracting over 50 percent of municipal solid waste disposal.
  • "This settlement sends a strong message to Republic and other greedy corporations that when you violate a Teamster contract, we will fight back, and we will win.
  • Over the next nine months, Republic is estimated to owe Local 952 members an additional $96,229.28, bringing the total settlement amount to $293,262.73.
  • "Time and time again, Republic Services has shown a complete indifference to the rule of law," said Chuck Stiles, Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division.

ACE Green completes successful handover of emissions-free lead recycling facility to ACME

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Monday, January 15, 2024
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TAIPEI, Jan. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACE Green Recycling (ACE) has successfully delivered the first of three phases of its proprietary zero-emissions modular lead battery recycling technology to ACME Metal Enterprise's facility in Keelung City, Taiwan. As part of the agreement, ACE will provide equipment and proprietary chemicals to enable ACME to produce "GreenLead™" in a safe, sustainable and economical way. This marks the second successful deployment of ACE's pioneering lead battery recycling technology.

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  • TAIPEI, Jan. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACE Green Recycling (ACE) has successfully delivered the first of three phases of its proprietary zero-emissions modular lead battery recycling technology to ACME Metal Enterprise's facility in Keelung City, Taiwan.
  • This marks the second successful deployment of ACE's pioneering lead battery recycling technology.
  • ACME is Taiwan's leading lead recycler, with over 40 years of successful operation.
  • ACE is a market leader in both lead and lithium-ion battery recycling technologies and is partnering with companies worldwide to help them set up environmentally friendly battery recycling facilities.