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

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

Mobster 'Papa Smurf' sentenced for involvement in garbage scheme

The charges against Carmine Franco stem from his part in a trash racketeering case in New York and New Jersey. 

By Nicole Wrona • May 19, 2014

Here To Serve purchases St. Louis waste provider

The acquisition marks the waste and recycling company's first operating asset in its waste division. 

By Nicole Wrona • May 16, 2014

Raleigh, NC considers 'Pay As You Throw' collection

Under the PAYT option, recycling services are free, but residents pay for each bag of garbage they generate. 

By Nicole Wrona • May 14, 2014

Dayton, OH to convert sanitation fleet to CNG

The city signed a contract worth $90,000 with IGS Energy, and will convert its entire fleet. 

By Nicole Wrona • May 12, 2014

$800K water wheel to remove trash from Baltimore harbor

The solar powered wheel built on Baltimore's waterway removes 50,000 pounds of trash floating in the harbor every day.

By Nicole Wrona • May 9, 2014

Canada hauler's safety rating downgraded, may cause contract troubles

The Canadian government has downgraded the safety rating of a segment of GFL Environmental, from "satisfactory" to "conditional." 

By Nicole Wrona • May 8, 2014

Mini trash bins reduce waste in MN offices

A trial program using mini-bins in government offices has succeeded in reducing waste generation by double-digits. 

By Nicole Wrona • May 5, 2014

IN town privatizes recycling services

Republic Services will now handle recycling collection for Hammond, IN, in a city effort to save money and increase recycling rates.

By Nicole Wrona • May 5, 2014

Ann Arbor, MI launches food waste pilot program

The city has partnered with WeCare Organics to collect food waste in the same bin as yard waste; costs are not expected to rise.

By Nicole Wrona • May 5, 2014

LA mayor proposes $5M for alley cleanup

With long stretches of alleys becoming a dumping ground for trash, the mayor of LA is proposing to spend $5 million to clean up the city's worst areas.

By Nicole Wrona • May 2, 2014

Charleston, SC considers solar-powered smart bins

The technologically-savvy waste and recycling bins have been popping up across the nation, and now Charleston is fundraising to take them for a test-drive. 

By Nicole Wrona • May 2, 2014

Fistfight occurs at PA landfill

A driver at a weigh-in at a county landfill in Pennsylvania allegedly knocked a man to the ground when confronted about cutting in line. 

By Nicole Wrona • May 2, 2014