AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCircular Economy: Iligan City and the EU signed an agreement to advance a proposed 23-hectare facility that would recover recyclable materials and turn organic waste into useful products, reducing reliance on landfill. Landfill Pressure: Construction and demolition waste from data-centre projects helped push Cedar Rapids-area landfill volumes above 200,000 tons in fiscal 2026. With capacity estimated at 10 to 13 years, the agency is exploring shipping some waste elsewhere. New Rules: Odisha is planning stronger source separation, scientific processing and remediation of legacy dumps under its 2026 solid waste rules, with tighter oversight of large waste generators. E-Waste Value: Kenya’s discarded electronics contained an estimated $48 million to $50 million in recoverable metals in 2025, but improper disposal risks releasing hazardous substances. Industry Deal: Kuwait’s Metal and Recycling Company will collect and recycle plastic waste from Equate Petrochemical’s operations. Mattress Recovery: Connecticut’s recycling programme collected a record 219,675 mattresses and foundations, though it recycled 69% of material handled, short of its 75% goal. Waste Business: EQT agreed to acquire Australia’s Cleanaway Waste Management for A$9.3 billion.
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