Aug. 14 - Landfill news from Republic, WM | Prairie Robotics’ AI-enabled truck tech

Prairie Robotics expands its AI truck tech to more North American cities; Canada’s clean fuel programs sees 417% jump in RNG in 2024

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Aug. 14, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for waste and recycling leaders

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Republic offers Tennessee landfill settlement; WM appeals Arkansas odor suit

A Virginia landfill is closer to expanding, and local officials blocked expansions for a landfill in Pennsylvania and for Republic’s Coffin Butte landfill in Oregon.

Prairie Robotics expands its AI truck tech to more North American cities

Its recent partnership with Tacoma, Washington, was funded by a $1.8 million U.S. EPA recycling education grant. The company aims to expand its on-truck contamination detection services.

Canada’s clean fuel programs sees 417% jump in RNG in 2024

The boost was due in part to significant procurement requirements Canadian utilities made for renewable natural gas.

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