Colorado is set to embark on a major expansion of recycling. Small businesses are filing lawsuits saying it’s not that fast.

Colorado is set to embark on a major expansion of recycling. Small businesses are filing lawsuits saying it's not that fast.

Consumer product groups are suing to block Colorado’s “producer responsibility” fees on packaging materials that are a key part of Colorado’s recycling expansion efforts, arguing that its introduction violates both the U.S. Constitution and the state law that made it possible. The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA), a group of packagers and distributors not affiliated … Read more

Orillia has been moved to a recycling cart, collected every other week.

Orillia has been moved to a recycling cart, collected every other week.

“We are pleased to offer Orillia residents an enhanced and convenient recycling program,” said Circular Materials officials news releaseorillia city***********************Starting July 2, 2026, Orillia residents will enjoy an enhanced residential recycling program, including processing all materials in a single recycling cart. Recycling collection takes place every two weeks. This widely used automatic recycling cart program … Read more

Australia’s solar panel waste problem is growing every year

Men in black clothes stand on a terracotta tile roof and remove solar panels.

The annual level of solar panel waste generated in Australia is expected to increase by 30,000 tonnes by 2030, according to projections from the federal government department working to develop the national recycling plan. In January, the federal government announced a $24.7 million three-year solar panel recycling pilot to develop a national plan for solar … Read more

Muskegon County seeks grant for countywide recycling center

Muskegon County seeks grant for countywide recycling center

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Muskegon County officials hope to fill a recycling gap by establishing new recycling centers countywide. The Muskegon County Commission in January approved a measure directing officials to apply for up to $500,000 in recycling infrastructure grants from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Funding is being sought to … Read more