De Blasio faces fight to re-open NYC transfer station

A controversial plan to use a closed marine transfer station in Manhattan has been met with resistance from the community. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 7, 2014

Houston, Texas reports trash thief at large

A man is suspected of stealing personal information from trash cans in a Houston, Texas community. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 4, 2014

Meet Richard Sherman's father: Waste hauler

Richard Sherman's dad cuts the Super Bowl celebration short to get back to his job at the Los Angeles sanitation department on time.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 4, 2014

Allegations put Republic Services' bid for $1B contract at risk

A California environmental group is accusing Republic Services of not composting yard and waste materials.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 31, 2014

N.J. woman wins $750K after being hit by recycling bin

Jurors in the Superior Court returned the verdict in favor of the woman who was hit by a can tossed into the air.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 30, 2014

Indiana Attorney General plans to sue waste hauler

The state has announced its intent to sue Tippecanoe Waste Removal Inc. for closing after it had collected payments for waste services. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 30, 2014

Waste consultants recommend hauler, recycler for $1B contract

The authority board in Contra Costa, Calif., is weighing advice solicited from advisors. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 29, 2014

Moorestown, N.J., to privatize trash collection

The township council approved a waste contract with Casworth Enterprises, which will go into effect on April 1, 2014. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 29, 2014

MTA removes trash cans from NYC subway stations

After a pilot program monitoring 10 stations was deemed a success, officials decided to remove trash cans from 29 additional stations to reduce wayward litter.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 29, 2014

Waste industry vets pen book about leaving life's trash behind

The Garbage Man's Guide to Life: How to Get Out of the Dumps was written by Steven Kaufman and Norm LeMay and gives readers practical insights into removing mental trash.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 28, 2014

DSNY impersonators stole thousands from NYC restaurants

Two men impersonating sanitation department employees robbed businesses as workers scrambled to clean trash outside and avoid being fined. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 27, 2014

La. town drops Progressive Waste, signs with Republic Services

New Roads, Louisiana has inked a five year contract with Republic Services, opting out of its agreement with Progressive Waste.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 24, 2014

Virginia Tech adopts solar-powered trash bins

The university placed 100 Big Belly bins around campus in an effort to increase savings and sustainability.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 24, 2014

Recyclables catch fire on truck in San Diego, Calif.

The driver of the truck noticed smoke coming from the back of the truck while working his regular route. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 22, 2014

Erie, Pa.'s unpaid trash bills hit $2.5M

The amount of delinquent accounts for waste services in the town is growing, with officials looking for solutions to force residents to pay the outstanding bills.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 22, 2014

Advanced Disposal acquires waste assets in Georgia

The solid waste and recycling company is expanding with the recent acquisition of assets from The Dumpster Company.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 21, 2014

Here To Serve strikes deal with Midwest waste management company

Here To Serve Holding Corp. has struck a deal to buy a mystery waste management firm located somewhere in the Midwest.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 21, 2014

Two men guilty in mob conspiracy to control NYC waste business

Two men pleaded guilty to involvement in a conspiracy to covertly control waste hauling in New York.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 17, 2014

They're back: Bears descend upon trash in Nev.

Black bears in the Tahoe area have been forgoing hibernation in order to raid community trash cans... again.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 17, 2014

Food waste recycling gaining popularity in N.J.

Organic waste collection may get more traction as politicians consider organic composting.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 16, 2014

NYC expands organic waste collection to Brooklyn and Queens

The organic waste pilot program that began on former mayor Bloomberg's watch has expanded its reach to include more boroughs.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 15, 2014

Waste Management sells medical waste assets

The waste and recycling giant has been looking to unload its medical waste business for some time.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 14, 2014

Waste Management acquires Advanced Disposal's Parker Sanitation in Fla.

The waste and sanitation giant recently inked a deal that would make it the new owner of the Panama City hauler.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 13, 2014

Progressive scores waste contract with Stephenville, Texas

The new waste and recycling contract was approved by the City Council in a unanimous decision. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 10, 2014

Denver, Colo. expands composting program

"Denver Composts" added 2,500 more participants to its residential composting program.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 9, 2014