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Public Utilities, Waste Management

Miami Residents Face Increased Trash Fees to Combat Recycling Costs

September 7, 2023

Via: Waste360

FWTrash collection fees could impact residents of Miami-Dade County soon to make up for increased costs. The increase is due to several factors, including the ever climbing operational, staffing, and global recycling costs that have been exacerbated by the ongoing […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Some Michigan Cities Consider Eliminating Recycling Programs

April 9, 2019

Via: Waste360

Recycling in Michigan is projected to undergo massive changes in the coming months and years as cities across the state consider whether to abandon recycling due to higher costs. The global recycling market has been affected since China implemented its […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

U.S. Cities Continue to Struggle Under Volatile Recycling Conditions

March 18, 2019

Via: Waste360

As recycling costs continue to rise, many cities across the country are ending their residential recycling programs and turning to burning and landfilling more waste. China’s ban on certain recycled imports, which took effect in January 2018, has prompted volatility […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Global Market Changes Mean Higher Recycling Costs

August 10, 2018

Via: Waste360

Disruptions in the global markets—particularly China’s import ban and now the recent tariffs China is enacting on North America—have created some headwinds for U.S. solid waste and recycling companies. And those disruptions will end up trickling down to residents’ pocketbooks. […]