Effective 11/1/22, MassDEP expanded its list of waste disposal bans to include Mattresses and Textiles. Both bans are considered integral to the main goal of the Solid Waste Master Plan, which is to reduce landfilled tons within the state 30% by 2030 and 90% by 2050. MassDEP has also lowered the ban threshold for disposal […]
Zoo New England (ZNE), operator of both the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham, has been a Waste Management (WM) customer for several years. In addition to traditional waste and recycling, WM has assisted ZNE with its extensive efforts to properly dispose of waste, including recycling manure, yard waste, batteries and […]
Come learn how Waste Management single stream recycling material is processed during our customer open house at the Material Recovery Facility in Billerica, MA on Friday, April 26th from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Guests will be able to tour the plant and will get an in-depth view of the technical equipment used to sort […]
In spring 2018, Stonehill College embarked on revitalizing its reusable to go container program due mostly to the overwhelming use of disposable to go containers by students eating in dining halls. An initial student survey revealed the rationale behind the excessive use and a pilot conducted in March was beneficial in gaining insight into student […]
In addition to winning MLB’s World Series, the Boston Red Sox (BRS) were recognized for its landfill waste diversion rate this year. MLB’s 2018 Divisional Green Glove Recognition was awarded to the Red Sox for achieving the highest recycling percentage among all MLB teams in the American League East. Waste Management has been the official […]
