As 2025 comes to a close, the Waste World podcast takes a look back on a year of interesting and consequential news from the waste and recycling industry. In this special year-end episode, Gage Edwards counts down the Top 10 most impactful stories published on Waste360.com in 2025, highlighting the top stories from across the industry.
From fire safety and recycling economics to policy shifts, composting expansion, and major business moves, the episode captures the themes that defined the year. Together, the top stories offer a snapshot of an industry under pressure but still pushing forward through innovation, leadership, and collaboration.
