Waste Management now in Teamsters cross-hairs; members authorize strike in Puget Sound

Waste Management offers union members 4% annual raise and $2,000 to ratify new labor deal.  Teamsters Local 117 remain unimpressed.   

By Sean Griffey • June 8, 2012

Waste Management Rolls-Out CNG Fleet in Ventura, CA

Company adds 23 CNG vehicles to its Ventura, California fleet.  New vehicles are 50% quieter and reduce 90% less CO than diesel vehicles.

By Sean Griffey • June 7, 2012

San Francisco Rejects Trash Service Proposal

After vote, Recology retains exclusive rights to garbage and recycling services in the city.  

By Sean Griffey • June 6, 2012

Allied Waste Lockout Continues

Next scheduled meeting between Teamsters and Republic Services division scheduled for two weeks.  

By Sean Griffey • June 5, 2012

Costco Agrees to Pay $3.6 Million to Settle Hazardous Waste Charges

The civil penalties are the result of hazardous waste violations between 2007-2012 at six California stores and distribution centers

By Sean Griffey • June 4, 2012

Palm Beach County Accuses Another Hauler of Improperly Diverting Waste

Republic Services accused of improperly diverting 2,838 tons of trash from Palm Beach to recycling facility in nearby Boward County.  

By Sean Griffey • June 4, 2012

GPS in Trash Trucks has Impact for NM Hauler

GPS system credited for saving fuel, improving driver training, reducing idling time, and making it easier to monitor pickups

By Sean Griffey • May 31, 2012

U.S. Loan for Huge Brazilian Landfill Gas Project Pays Dividends

A $48.6 million loan by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) supporting exports of equipment and services for the development of the Novo Gramacho biogas project in Brazil has generated 165 new jobs. The transaction is Ex-Im Bank's first financing for biogas reclama...

By Sean Griffey • May 31, 2012

Concord Hospital to Pay $200k in Fines for Improper Waste Disposal

Hospital is the first health care facility in New Hampshire to face civil penalties for this type of violation

By Sean Griffey • May 31, 2012

SWANA, NSWMA team up to distribute safety flyer

NSWMA's safety flyer program will greatly expand with joint partnership with SWANA.

By Sean Griffey • May 28, 2012

Covanta to Work with GMB Union on 95 MW Waste to Energy Facility

GMB is a UK general trade union that represents over 620,000 workers

By Sean Griffey • May 28, 2012

Philadelphia Installing Garbage Disposals to Reduce Food Waste

Pilot program hopes to reduce food waste going to the landfill, which costs the city $68 a ton in tipping fees.

By Sean Griffey • May 24, 2012

Former Waste Management Driver Awarded $11.4 Million by Federal Jury

Driver sued Consolidated Metco, Volvo Truck, and Wittke Manufacturing for injuries suffered when the front wheel of his truck collapsed.

By Sean Griffey • May 24, 2012

Waste Management Awarded Transfer Station Bid in NH

Selectmen authorize Salem, NH town manager to enter into contract with waste company.

By Sean Griffey • May 23, 2012

US Ecology Buys Waste Treatment and Storage Facility

Company pays $11.25 million for Dynecol facility located in Detroit, Michigan

By Sean Griffey • May 22, 2012

BEST Sorting Launches New Sorter and Rebrands its Recycling Unit

Slidex sorter uses spectral analysis to inspect materials in free fall.

By Sean Griffey • May 21, 2012

Veolia Opens Household Waste Recycling Centre on Merseyside

A new household waste recycling centre has been opened by waste and recycling company, Veolia Environmental Services - a part of Veolia Environnement and Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority. 

By Sean Griffey • May 21, 2012

Medication Disposal: Trash Beats Take-Back, New Study Suggests

Returning extra medicine to the pharmacy for disposal might not be worth the extra time, money or greenhouse gas emissions, according to a study

By Sean Griffey • May 17, 2012

Interstate Waste Services buys Evergreen Waste of suburban Philadelphia

Residential hauling company will add 7,000+ customers to Interstate Waste Services

By Sean Griffey • May 17, 2012

More Waste Management CNG Fleet News

Company announces that it has begun construction on fueling facility near Columbus, Ohio.  Will result in first set of Waste Management CNG trucks in Ohio

By Sean Griffey • May 17, 2012

BHS to Equip Four New SITA Recycling Facilities in UK

Maidenhead based waste and recycling company, SITA UK has selected Oregon-based recycling systems manufacturer, Bulk Handling Systems (BHS) to design, manufacture and install four material recovery facilities (MRFs) in the UK. 

By Sean Griffey • May 16, 2012

Covanta Energy Named as Climate Change Leader for Waste-to-Energy Projects

Covanta’s Energy-from-Waste facilities recognized for role in climate change mitigation

By Sean Griffey • May 14, 2012

Waste Management to Open Landfill Gas to Energy Project in Ohio

New plant will generate 4.8 MW of electricity

By Sean Griffey • May 14, 2012

Seattle Tests Bimonthly Trash Collection

Seattle Public Utilities testing every-other-week collections for 800 households.  Depending on the study results, the entire city could switch to bimonthly trash collection in 2015.

By Sean Griffey • May 13, 2012

Republic Services replaced in Franklin, TN

Relationship with Republic reportedly soured after steep increase in tipping fees.  Republic claims their deal would save the city $6.2 million.

By Sean Griffey • May 11, 2012