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    Poll: Texting while driving viewed as widespread problem in cities

    Respondents in Denver and Houston expressed the most concern about texting and driving, while NYC and San Francisco topped the list of cities that worry about texting and walking.

    By Jason Plautz • Nov. 20, 2018
  • NWRA, local companies sue over NYC transfer station law

    The hard-fought capacity reduction law was heralded as an environmental victory this summer. Now, companies that stand to see financial effects are challenging it on multiple levels.

    By Nov. 19, 2018
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    NWRA petition estimates ELD mandate would cost industry nearly $117M

    Following Waste Management's exemption, the association is raising concerns about distracted driving and pushing for an industry-wide policy.

    By Nov. 19, 2018
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    Waste Management COO Trevathan on how to make recycling great again

    Part two of our extended interview with Jim Trevathan delves into recycling economics, the future of landfills, industry consolidation and his favorite job before reaching the C-suite.

    By Nov. 15, 2018
  • Oregon Metro awards Waste Management $110M disposal contract

    Waste will be transported to Columbia Ridge Landfill under a separate trucking contract, amounting to a combined $220 million, for the next 10 years.

    By Rina Li • Nov. 14, 2018
  • EPA moves to reduce truck emissions

    The new 'Cleaner Trucks Initiative' will propose stricter emissions standards and 'cut unnecessary red tape,' according to the administration. 

    By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 14, 2018
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    Jim Trevathan reflects on 39 years at Waste Management

    In part one of an extended interview, the outgoing COO covers the evolution of company culture — through Drury, Myers, Steiner and Fish — plus safety and labor retention.

    By Nov. 14, 2018
  • Deep Dive

    7 key questions about New York's unique franchise plan

    Now that the proposal is out, debate over ending the largest commercial open market system in the country will only heat up heading into 2019. Waste Dive read through all 100-plus pages to suss out what comes next.

    By Nov. 13, 2018
  • BLS: MRF injuries spiked in 2017, industry rate held steady

    The focus on collection workers appears to be paying off, but new data show that MRFs and landfills require ongoing attention.

    By Nov. 9, 2018
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    As dust settles for RecycLA, council and property owners still unhappy

    New city data estimates haulers will earn $436 million from the franchise program this year, while costs remain high for some customers who feel they have little recourse.

    By Nov. 9, 2018
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    New York town switching back to dual-stream program

    Following the abrupt closure of Green Stream Recycling, Brookhaven has decided to revert back to dual-stream just five years after making single-stream investments.

    By , Rina Li • Updated Nov. 26, 2018
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    Official NYC franchise plan: 20 nonexclusive zones, 68 potential contracts

    The highly anticipated final proposal is expected to accelerate consolidation of the local industry and ramp up an already contentious political fight to achieve city council passage.

    By Updated Nov. 8, 2018
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    Reflecting on 5 deals in 4 states, WCA says more to come

    Senior VP of Operations Matt Spencer shares insights about recent acquisitions, recycling costs and labor trends for the Texas company.

    By Nov. 7, 2018
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    GFL bridges Colorado-Carolinas gap with new liquid waste acquisition

    CEO Patrick Dovigi said the recent purchase of Illinois-based Future Environmental is a key part of his U.S. expansion plans because it follows the company's successful Canadian growth model.

    By Nov. 6, 2018
  • Casella keeps up rapid M&A pace, eyes Rochester, New York as key market

    CEO John Casella said the timing was quicker than expected, but opportunities to drive more volume to the company's landfills were just too good to pass up.

    By Nov. 5, 2018
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    Compology's plan to define 'contamination' once and for all

    CEO Jason Gates discusses a new "CScore" that could level the playing field among haulers and customers by assessing container contents in real-time.

    By Nov. 5, 2018
  • Container explosion at Port of Los Angeles traces back to recycling facility

    The investigation is ongoing, but authorities have so far stated "a form of combustible fuel or other compound" caused the explosion.

    By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 2, 2018
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    Advanced Disposal doubles training time to weather tight labor market

    As it gets increasingly difficult to find quality drivers and mechanics, CEO Richard Burke said the company has turned to an outside recruiting firm and is taking numerous other steps.

    By Nov. 2, 2018
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    How Jim Warner helped build an integrated empire in Pennsylvania

    The longtime Lancaster Solid Waste Management Authority CEO talks about the evolution of landfill, WTE and recycling technology after 30-plus years on the job.

    By Nov. 1, 2018
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    Waste Connections teases mystery deal with major private company

    The pending transaction, described as the fourth-largest in the company's history, was among multiple positive talking points from the Q3 report.

    By Oct. 31, 2018
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    Call2Recycle takes lithium battery campaign to heart of tech world

    CEO Carl Smith shares details on events in the Bay Area this fall as part of the "Avoid the Spark" campaign to solve a mounting fire epidemic.

    By Oct. 31, 2018
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    Los Angeles BPW approves RecycLA facility plan, plus $6M for consultant

    The city gains unprecedented oversight at any facility taking franchise material, and requires many to be fully enclosed. Waste Management is among the operators with concerns about potential costs.

    By Oct. 30, 2018
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    Cultivating new business opportunities amid the cannabis boom

    With legalization spreading across Canada and the U.S., Rich Thompson breaks down everything service providers need to know about regulation and compliance in this unique new market.

    By Oct. 29, 2018
  • Republic Services says new, more expensive recycling model is paying off

    The company continued to report lower recycling revenue for the third quarter but said customers are coming around to new cost structures and the broader solid waste business is enduringly strong.

    By Oct. 26, 2018
  • Can Waste Management's hot streak survive an economic downturn?

    The company says yes, and has plenty of reasons why. In the meantime, it's buying more new trucks this year than ever before, seeing labor retention improve and eyeing some "very attractive" acquisitions.

    By Oct. 26, 2018