AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBattery & e-waste diversion: Northwest Iowa Solid Waste Agency is rolling out 12 collection bins across the region for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, aiming to cut fire risks at waste and recycling facilities. Hazardous waste compliance in schools: DENR-EMB Davao stepped up hazardous waste training for campuses, focusing on proper handling and regulatory compliance for growing volumes of WEEE. Local landfill upgrades & anti-dumping moves: Ghana’s Local Government ministry says Jamestown waste will be moved to the Adepa engineered landfill at Nsawam, while Accra’s Korle Lagoon dumpsites are being cleared with Adepa set to receive up to 1,700 tonnes daily. Recycling policy momentum: Bulgaria’s Parliament approved first-reading amendments to its Waste Management Act, shifting some waste-recovery oversight from licensing to registration. Glass recycling access: Columbia residents can now recycle eligible glass bottles and jars for free at the landfill via a Ripple Glass bin. Holiday service disruptions: Multiple cities, including Coppell and St. Petersburg, are adjusting trash and recycling schedules for Labor Day. EPR legal watch: A federal judge upheld Oregon’s packaging EPR law, shaping how other states’ cases may play out.
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