AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHoliday Service Shifts: Manatee County is closing offices and libraries for Memorial Day (May 25) and pushing all garbage, recycling, yard waste, and monthly bulk pickups in unincorporated areas back by one day; the Lena Road Landfill also shuts Monday, with normal hours resuming Tuesday. Labor Contract Win: Teamsters at Republic Services’ Huntington Beach transfer station ratified a strong first contract, setting up wage increases, pension contributions, and job-security protections. Recycling & Theft Fallout: A bronze statue stolen from Greeley’s Glenmere Park (“The Prize Catch”) was recovered after showing up at a metal recycling facility—investigation continues. Local Enforcement: Ogun State sentenced 14 waste offenders to two weeks in prison (or fines) for dumping refuse on public roads and drains. Industry Moves: Niagara Bottling bought a shuttered Southern California recycling and packaging site to expand PET bottle-to-bottle processing into rPET. Policy Pressure: WEEE Ireland warns most vapes aren’t being recycled and urges users to use takeback options to avoid fire risks.
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