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Pay-as-you-throw programs boost recycling rates
Pay-as-you-throw waste removal programs are changing the way consumers think about trash.
By Nicole Wrona • June 14, 2013 -
Detroit weighs privatizing trash collection
In an effort to save $15 million, the city of Detroit is weighing its privatization options and is accepting proposals from waste collection companies.
By Nicole Wrona • June 14, 2013 -
Privatization battle over in Fresno, Calif.
The fate of residential waste privatization in California was determined by a difference of 801 votes.
By Nicole Wrona • June 13, 2013 -
India addresses improper disposal of medical waste
Biomedical waste in India is improperly disposed of at alarming rates, but a new test project hopes to correct the problem.
By Nicole Wrona • June 12, 2013 -
Fla. town to embed microchips in recycling bins
RFID chips will be embedded into Largo, Fla. residents' recycling bins in an effort to streamline service
By Nicole Wrona • June 12, 2013 -
Waste Connections to open new hauling facility in Houston, TX
The new Waste Connections facility will join three existing yards located in the Houston area.
By Nicole Wrona • June 11, 2013 -
New Rochelle, N.Y. residents sue city over garbage fees
New Rochelle residents have filed suit over what they see as exorbitant trash collection fees.
By Nicole Wrona • June 11, 2013 -
Republic Services workers asked to be crime-fighters in Calif.
Sanitation workers asked by police department to be on the look out for suspicious activity.
By Nicole Wrona • June 10, 2013 -
New indoor hazardous waste facility opens in U.K.
The new facility will work with nearby universities to bring students and professionals together to innovate waste treatment.
By Shauna Blackmon • June 6, 2013 -
Chicago expands its recycling program
In the second phase of the initiative, an additional 61,000 houses are set to receive blue cart recycling.
By Shauna Blackmon • June 5, 2013 -
Vogel Disposal adds CNG fueling station in Penn.
The waste company currently has 10 CNG trucks, but plans to eventually replace the whole fleet.
By Shauna Blackmon • June 5, 2013 -
Trash privatization vote too close to call in Fresno, Calif.
With just 422 votes separating the two sides and 87% of precincts reporting, Fresno will have to wait a little bit longer for the final results.
By Shauna Blackmon • June 5, 2013 -
Waste removal gets dumped into NYC mayoral race debate
Alleged accusations of "environmental racism" have not improved the debate.
By Brian Warmoth • June 4, 2013 -
Progressive Waste Solutions greatly expands CNG fleet
The Canadian waste hauler plans to add over 40 CNG trucks to its fleet during the next few years.
By Shauna Blackmon • June 3, 2013 -
University students help improve Calgary's garbage system
The Canadian city's waste system is getting some help from the Schulich School of Engineering Department of Computer Science and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
By Shauna Blackmon • June 3, 2013 -
N.J. garbage worker hit, killed by garbage truck
Michael Massey is the 12th garbage worker killed on the job this year.
By Shauna Blackmon • June 3, 2013 -
Trash can explosion at Disneyland
Will trash collection procedures change after the disturbing news?
By Shauna Blackmon • May 30, 2013 -
Chemical explosion rocks Md. as dump truck hits freight train
A truck driver was on the train tracks when it was hit, causing a chemical explosion that shook houses half a mile away.
By Shauna Blackmon • May 29, 2013 -
NYC's Central Park gets retrofitted with 700 new trash bins
New recycled trash cans and recycling bins are being dispersed in key locations around the park.
By Shauna Blackmon • May 29, 2013 -
Report: Use of natural gas-powered garbage trucks in NYC rises 1000% in 5 years
A new survey finds the number of CNG garbage trucks is on the rise in the northeast.
By Shauna Blackmon • May 29, 2013 -
Garbage truck nearly kills curious boy hiding in trash can
A young boy from Yarrawonga, Australia really wanted to know what the inside of a garbage truck looked like.
By Shauna Blackmon • May 28, 2013 -
Oakland residents ask Waste Management to help clean up city
Areas of Oakland, Calif. are riddled with illegally-dumped trash.
By Shauna Blackmon • May 28, 2013 -
Cyclist killed by Recology truck in San Francisco
The cyclist was killed on the spot after being hit by a garbage truck.
By Shauna Blackmon • May 24, 2013 -
Little boy hit by dump truck wins $18.5M settlement
As a result, the city of San Diego's waste practices have come under the microscope.
By Shauna Blackmon • May 23, 2013 -
Two Republic Services workers win Driver of the Year award
One driver from Baker, La. and another from Birmingham, Ala. won awards for excellence in waste hauling safety and performance.
By Shauna Blackmon • May 22, 2013
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