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Garbage piles up in Greece as sanitation worker strike continues
Nearly two weeks of protests across Greece have led to growing piles of trash and tension among government leaders.
By Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2017 -
Toledo, OH struggling to reduce recycling contamination rate as it approaches 40%
The Ohio city hired part-time employees to inspect carts last year, but is still losing money on its recycling program.
By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2017 -
DC mayor responds to booming rat population with new compactors and cans
The infrastructure investment is part of a broader campaign to educate residents on ways to reduce rodent opportunities.
By Cole Rosengren • June 26, 2017 -
UPDATE: Fort Smith, AR resident to sue city for 'misuse of public funds'
Jennifer Merriott hopes to get residents reimbursed for recycling fees that were allegedly charged during a period that recyclables were headed to a landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • June 23, 2017 -
FCC wins $33M contract over Waste Management in Rowlett, TX
The deal in the Dallas suburb marks the European company's eighth U.S. contract and first collection routes in the state.
By Cole Rosengren • June 23, 2017 -
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OpinionThe impossible task of changing stereotypes using stereotypes
In the wake of "Garbage Man Day," Marathon County Solid Waste Department Director Meleesa Johnson touched on why the industry must work harder to promote and ensure gender equality.
By Meleesa Johnson • June 22, 2017 -
UPDATE: San Francisco approves 14% collection rate hike to meet zero waste goals
The new rate will start in July, with additional rate increases in 2019 and 2021.
By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017 -
DSNY Strategic Plan Update provides a look at agency's operational future
The new report offers details on MTS construction, Fresh Kills closure, electric vehicle charging and other upcoming initiatives.
By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017 -
Garbage Man Day organizers target public perception, stereotypes in weeklong celebration
Founder John Arwood said he hopes Garbage Man Day efforts will help "people in the industry to be looked upon as heroes."
By Cody Boteler • June 19, 2017 -
UPDATE: California town reverses course, keeps $52M contract with Green Waste Recovery
Green Waste Recovery decided against locating a transfer station in an area that was controversial among lawmakers and residents, which helped seal the deal.
By Cole Rosengren • June 16, 2017 -
Transform Don't Trash NYC doubles down on private carter attacks with new website
"Trash Kingpins of New York" focuses on the business practices and personal lives of multiple local company owners.
By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
3 ways to boost the circular economy in NYC's construction industry
A recent event convened recyclers, architects and contractors to strategize new ideas for an often overlooked sector.
By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
LA Sanitation: Lawsuit will not delay RecycLA franchise system
Plans for a July 1 start date are moving ahead, but the real estate group behind the lawsuit plans to see its case through.
By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2017 -
ISRI: Rumors of Chinese scrap import ban being taken 'very seriously'
ISRI's leadership gave an update on what they're hearing regarding a potentially major industry disruption after a recent overseas trip.
By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2017 -
Motiv Power Systems
Motiv's all-electric refuse truck headed to Sacramento, CA
The automated left-side loader will be covering up to three routes per day in the city's downtown area.
By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2017 -
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FMCSA releases 2 proposals to alleviate driver shortage
The proposed rules would reduce barriers for veterans and extend expiration dates for learner's permits.
By Cole Rosengren • June 13, 2017 -
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Supreme Court refuses to hear ELD mandate case
The battle over the Department of Transportation's final rule is over. Now, the war extends to the devices' implementation.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 13, 2017 -
Study: Massachusetts bottle bill adds at least $85M to state economy
A new study from the Container Recycling Institute estimates that more than 2,000 jobs are associated with the redemption system.
By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2017 -
Report: Cigarette butts, plastic bottles most common beach litter in the world
Analysis of litter collected from 112 countries shows that recycling challenges and litter habits are universal for certain items.
By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2017 -
Republic launches curbside organics collection in Boise, ID
Distribution of an estimated 70,000 carts has begun as part of a goal to preserve local landfill capacity.
By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2017 -
UPDATE: Republic, Teamsters Local 117 reach agreement in Washington
A Teamsters statement indicates that members will be brought in to vote on the agreement in the next few weeks.
By Kristin Musulin • June 9, 2017 -
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Waste Management driver shortage delays yard waste plans in Omaha, NE
The city planned to resume separate yard waste collection this month but service still isn't available to all residents.
By Cole Rosengren • June 9, 2017 -
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UPDATE: Las Vegas City Council denies contract agreement appeal
The appeal, filed by the COO of Simple Environmental Services Group, stated the city failed to conduct a proper business impact study.
By Cole Rosengren • June 9, 2017 -
Clean Energy
Los Angeles to fuel transit buses with renewable natural gas
The city will advance its efforts toward GHG reduction through a contract with Clean Energy.
By Kristin Musulin • June 8, 2017 -
Lawsuit filed in attempt to block Los Angeles franchise system
An apartment owners association is trying to make the case that this qualifies as a tax and would need special approval.
By Cole Rosengren • June 8, 2017
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