Fresno, Calif. to pay hauler $3M as move to save money backfires

Fresno, California must now pay Sunset Waste for a breach of contract.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 30, 2013

Mayor pushes pay raise for Dallas, Texas sanitation workers

Mayor Mike Rawlings is looking to increase wages for 200 haulers in Dallas, Texas.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 29, 2013

Advanced Disposal acquisition spree continues in Midwest

The Florida-based company is expanding its reach by striking a deal with Matchbox Disposal, an Illinois-based waste hauler.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 27, 2013

Covanta wins big New York City contract

The waste-to-energy giant has been awarded a contract to haul 800,000 tons of trash out of New York City every year.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 26, 2013

Mafia members guilty of scheming to control waste industry in N.Y., N.J.

Three members of the Genovese crime family pled guilty in court to racketeering as they attempted to control waste collections through intimidation.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 23, 2013

One of America's deadliest jobs: Waste work

Once again, waste work had one of the highest fatality rates of any occupation in 2012, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 23, 2013

Waste, Recycling Fatalities Decline in 2012

The waste and recycling industry reduced its fatality rate in 2012 from the previous year and dropped to the sixth most dangerous profession from fourth, according to a new government report. Refuse and recyclable material collectors suf...

Aug. 22, 2013

Pa. town splits waste contract in bid to generate revenue

Easton, Pennsylvania is hoping to put an end to sanitation fees, which have risen by 43% in the past seven years, by separating waste services into three categories.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 22, 2013

Fla. town considers sanitation bids from four companies

The City Council in Crestview, Florida is considering many factors before it awards a private waste company the next five year contract. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 20, 2013

As Ga. county and city consolidate, is a waste war coming?

Bibb and Macon county governments are combining, leading to arguments on how to best integrate their waste services

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 20, 2013

Tulsa, Okla. residents cry foul over green waste dispute

The community is requesting a refund for an organic composting service that wasn't all it was purported to be.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 16, 2013

Police chase aided by sanitation employee

A thief was apprehended in Madison, Wisconsin with the help of a vigilant sanitation truck driver, who trailed the suspect in his truck.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 15, 2013

Hazardous waste from airport expansion hauled to Ind. landfill

Contaminated soil and concrete must be removed from the Gary/Chicago Airport by a fleet of 60 trucks that will make three trips per day.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 13, 2013

Chicago adds middle management to oversee collection system

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has created new positions at the Department of Streets and Sanitation in an effort to make pick-up more efficient.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 7, 2013

Study: Over 6,000 illegal dump sites found in Pa.

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful released a survey which maps out illegal dumping sites in the state and is working with municipalities to combat the issue.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2013

Illinois city proposes waste privatization to cut deficit

Members of the Quincy City Council will meet to discuss contracting a private company to take over its sanitation services.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 2, 2013

Detroit fast-tracking waste privatization

Detroit's bankruptcy filing has caused it to ramp up efforts to provide less expensive waste services in the city, and it is looking to secure new sanitation contracts as soon as possible.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 2, 2013

N.Y. collection worker awarded $100K for injuries

A Staten Island, N.Y., sanitation worker hit by a car won $100,000 in damages for injuries sustained while performing his job.

By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2013

Semi rolls over, spills trash across N.Y. state highway

A truck hauling waste from New York City tipped over, causing its contents to cover the highway.  

By Nicole Wrona • July 29, 2013

Woman who assaulted sanitation worker will face trial

Sarah Hart, angered that she did not have her garbage ready for curbside collection and knocking out a waste employee's tooth, will go on trial for the charges brought against her.

By Nicole Wrona • July 24, 2013

Garbage truck helps save trapped motorists in peril

The winch from a sanitation vehicle was used to rescue people involved in a multi-car accident on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in Staten Island, New York.

By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2013

Train hauling trash derailed in Bronx, N.Y.

A 25-car train carrying trash went off the tracks, spreading debris across the line and forcing the train service to shut down.

By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2013

$4,000 trash cans a hit in Syracuse, N.Y.

County officials purchased two solar powered trash cans with a price tag totaling $8,000 and are hoping to purchase 300 more.

By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2013

Houston County, Ala. inches closer to automated trash collection

The Houston County Commission is set to vote on the introduction of a new automated trash collection program set to begin in 2014.

By Nicole Wrona • July 19, 2013

Sanitation truck sparks power outage in Tulare, Calif.

A city truck driver unknowingly pulled down electrical lines as his truck left the recycling center.

By Nicole Wrona • July 18, 2013