WM Now Accepting Polypropylene Plastic and Paper Cups Curbside

Everyday recycling just got simpler as Waste Management expands what is accepted in curbside programs. In participating communities, certain plastic and paper beverage to-go cups are becoming recyclable, making it easier for households to recycle items they use every day. This is part of ongoing improvements to recycling systems and technology that help sort and […]

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Innovation in Action: WM Wins Two National Recycling Awards

Waste Management is proud to be recognized nationally for its leadership and impact in recycling, earning two 2025 Recycling Awards from the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). One award honors WM’s Game Changer/Sustainability Partnership with Major League Baseball, a first-of-its-kind collaboration launched on Earth Day 2024. Together, WM and MLB have worked to reduce […]

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Can Recycling Advancements Get Black Rigid Plastics Off Packaging’s Blacklist?

Recent advances in recycling technology are finally giving black rigid plastic packaging a better shot at being recovered rather than tossed. Black plastics (like food trays, coffee lids, and cosmetic tubs) have long been excluded from most U.S. residential recycling programs because standard near-infrared sorters can’t reliably detect them on conveyor belts. Newer systems, including […]

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