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This Week in Waste: Top Stories Feb 2 Feb 5
2026-02-06 14:27:31| Waste Age
This week's top stories include remembering an industry great, insights from Compost 2026, and new research on PFAS in landfill gas.
Category:Energy and Environment
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Californias SB 1383 Offers Blueprint for Reducing Landfill Methane Across the U.S.
2026-02-05 04:06:00| Waste Age
Compost 2026 continued its educational program with more studies that hammered home the benefits of organic waste diversion and what is working in California. Dr. Brendan Harrison, postdoctoral researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, took the stage to present a national-scale model showing that diverting organic materials from landfills could significantly reduce methane emissions while delivering agricultural benefits in the United States.
Category: Energy and Environment
Sharps Medical Waste Services Appoints David Sanborn as Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-05 02:48:32| Waste Age
Sharps Medical Waste Services (MWS), a national leader in regulated medical waste management, announced the appointment of David Sanborn as Chief Operating Officer, effective January 26.
Category: Energy and Environment