NY sends repairability labeling bill to governor
A bill before Gov. Kathy Hochul would make New York the first state in the nation with an electronic device repairability labeling requirement law. The
The Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority (Authority) is a joint powers authority organized under California Government Code Section 6500. Comprised of nine members, we share the authority to plan and implement recycling, composting, reuse and zero waste programs in the High Desert and Mountain area of San Bernardino County.
The Authority is comprised of representatives from Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Needles, San Bernardino County, Twentynine Palms, Victorville, and Yucca Valley. Learn more about the Authority.
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A bill before Gov. Kathy Hochul would make New York the first state in the nation with an electronic device repairability labeling requirement law. The
American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) has successfully appealed the termination of a US Department of Energy (DOE) grant supporting its $115 million commercial-scale lithium refinery,
New York’s Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA) has not reached the finish line. The state legislature adjourned without voting on SB 1464A /
Australian rare earth recycling company Ionic Rare Earths (IonicRE) has signed agreements with Florida-based Advanced Magnet Lab (AML) to supply recycled rare earth oxides for
Inside the Circle is a monthly column on circular economy trends transforming source reduction and recycling. As producers rushed to submit reports by the May
US paper and paperboard production declined 3.7% in 2025, though packaging and tissue products remained relatively stable. The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released
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Many of our communities offer convenient curbside collection of trash, recycling, and organics. There are also drop-off locations throughout San Bernardino County.
The Authority board meetings are held quarterly on the second Thursday of February, May, August and November. You can download agendas from our most recent meetings below.