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Tourists discard 2.6 tons of trash on mountain in Philippines
The massive amount of trash left behind by explorers on Mt. Apo may result in similar sanctions to those imposed on climbers by the Nepal tourism authority.
By Nicole Wrona • June 19, 2014 -
Teen invents machine that could eliminate 'Pacific Garbage Patch'
The ocean-cleaning invention is viable, according to scientists, and the project is garnering positive support from educational and engineering organizations.
By Nicole Wrona • June 18, 2014 -
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Steiner, Pickens want policies to push CNG conversion
Waste Management’s David Steiner and natural gas proponent T. Boone Pickens created a united front in their goal to push Washington to establish incentives that would make sweeping changes to commercial fleets across the U.S.
By Nicole Wrona • June 17, 2014 -
Sanitation department removes NYC trash bins
In an effort to get a handle on illegal dumping in the city, the sanitation department in New York City has removed close to 100 trash cans that formerly lined the sidewalk.
By Nicole Wrona • June 17, 2014 -
SC county could drop curbside recycling
The cost of equipment upkeep has prompted a county in South Carolina to reevaluate its curbside recycling services.
By Nicole Wrona • June 13, 2014 -
Plans for transfer station for NYC waste on hold
Covanta's proposal to construct a holding facility for waste transported from New York by rail is on hold following a request for a review by opponents of the project.
By Nicole Wrona • June 13, 2014 -
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Search of suspect's trash leads to arrest for unsolved crime
An open case spanning almost two decades was finally resolved using clues found in a suspect’s trash can and recycling bin.
By Nicole Wrona • June 12, 2014 -
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How one man and a truck transformed the waste industry
Republic Services wasn't always the giant it is today. Once, it was a one-man operation.
By Nicole Wrona • June 9, 2014 -
Waste Management helps local officials monitor crime
Workers at the waste and recycling company have partnered with police to keep the streets of Sarasota, FL safe. And Sarasota isn't the first city to rely on sanitation workers to help patrol criminal activity in understaffed areas
By Nicole Wrona • June 9, 2014 -
Waste Connections: Small but gaining momentum
The company has 2 million customers compared to Waste Management’s 21 million, but its ability to maintain a stronghold on secondary markets is helping propel it forward.
By Nicole Wrona • June 6, 2014 -
Waste contract in CO town hinges on a beetle
The waste contract for Louisville, CO was contingent on one small but deciding factor: the ability to deal with the disposal of an invasive beetle.
By Nicole Wrona • June 6, 2014 -
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State police officer busted dumping trash illegally
Officer Michael Mariscal left identifying evidence at the scene of the crime, and the police department has launched an administrative inquiry into the incident.
By Nicole Wrona • June 5, 2014 -
Oakland, CA faces reality of $30M franchise fee
Oakland has narrowed it down to two haulers for its waste contract, but both proposals come with a controversial fee that some council members are calling a "hidden tax."
By Nicole Wrona • June 4, 2014 -
Oakland, CA waste collection fees may increase by 50%
The city is urging the approval of a new contract with hauler Waste Management; Meanwhile, California Waste Solutions claims they were unfairly excluded despite a lower bid.
By Nicole Wrona • May 30, 2014 -
PA town hopes to solve trash violations through ticketing
City officials are implementing real-time citations to reduce illegal dumping and other litter infractions, as well as raise municipal revenue.
By Nicole Wrona • May 29, 2014 -
Advanced Disposal opens Detroit CNG station
The company has also announced the addition of a significant number of new CNG vehicles to its fleet.
By Nicole Wrona • May 29, 2014 -
NYC trash to be shipped by rail
The use of rail cars is expected to increase savings and reduce pollution, but will it meet with community resistance?
By Nicole Wrona • May 27, 2014 -
New York City has most expensive trash pickup in US
Arlington, Texas pays only $7 per ton for waste removal. In Gotham City, however, that number is in the triple digits.
By Nicole Wrona • May 27, 2014 -
US produces most per capita e-waste worldwide
America is also responsible for the highest overall volume of e-waste — but there's a few countries who are not far behind.
By Nicole Wrona • May 23, 2014 -
Lafayette, LA fines waste hauler, residents
The Lafayette City Council is getting serious about trash pick-up: If residents don't remove trash bins within a 24-hour timeframe? Fine. If Allied Waste doesn't pick up the trash within 24 hours? Fine.
By Nicole Wrona • May 23, 2014 -
TruStar Energy expands CNG stations for multiple clients
Growing compressed natural gas fleets necessitated both expansions, as waste companies across the country move towards fuel conversion.
By Nicole Wrona • May 22, 2014 -
OH town expands curbside recycling services
Pickup will be free of charge — and may double town recycling rates.
By Nicole Wrona • May 22, 2014 -
Haulers dispute right to operate in GA Supreme Court
Advanced Disposal has the exclusive county contract, but a lower-court judge has ruled that competitor Deep South can continue services. The decision now rests with the state Supreme Court.
By Nicole Wrona • May 21, 2014 -
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DC caught in trash bin controversy
The district failed to recycle residential bins as promised, and the disposal of the bins may have implications for two alleged thieves currently facing litigious action.
By Nicole Wrona • May 21, 2014 -
Cincinnati considers trash pick-up policy overhaul
After the city went to a one-trash-can policy in 2013, special trash requests went from 9,500 per annum requests to 33,000 — and the program has been a resounding failure.
By Nicole Wrona • May 19, 2014
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