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Flint, MI proposes increase in waste collection costs months after signing new contract
Local officials say the small increase in collection costs for Republic Services is due to declining population in the city.
By Cole Rosengren • April 5, 2017 -
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Baltimore will let small haulers use city transfer station to combat illegal dumping
Smaller commercial haulers that provide household services can now avoid a longer trip to the local landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • April 4, 2017 -
Oregonians flock to redemption centers as state doubles rate to 10 cents
Oregon is the only state aside from Michigan to provide 10 cents for standard beverage containers.
By Cole Rosengren • April 3, 2017 -
Las Vegas considers new Republic contract as state bill seeks to change system
New legislation that would eliminate franchise agreements was met with strong opposition from Republic Services and Waste Management.
By Cole Rosengren • April 3, 2017 -
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Deep DiveTalkin' Trash with Waste Dive: What makes commercial franchising so complicated in NYC?
In the second episode of Waste Dive's new audio series, DSNY Commissioner Kathryn Garcia and NYRWM Executive Director Kendall Christiansen weigh in on franchising in the Big Apple.
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • March 31, 2017 -
New Orleans collection company owner apologizes for dumping waste in Trash King's bins
Surveillance footage showed employees from Ramelli Waste repeatedly putting bags into IV Waste's bins.
By Cole Rosengren • March 29, 2017 -
Judge tosses challenge to Republic transfer station contract in Missouri city
Local residents attempted to block the city council's decision to accept Republic's higher bid for a 10-year contract.
By Cole Rosengren • March 29, 2017 -
Study: At least 282 fires at waste and recycling facilities during one year
Fire Rover based this analysis on reported incidents in 2016 and 2017, though it believes more were not reported.
By Cole Rosengren • March 29, 2017 -
New York subway system thwarted in plan to remove trash cans from stations
Score one for the rats and litterbugs. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority saw mixed results and called it quits on this experiment.
By Cole Rosengren • March 29, 2017 -
Cities abandon Utah county recycling plan, leaving new MRF in tough spot
Revolve is set to open a new advanced facility next month and had been counting on the contract.
By Cole Rosengren • March 28, 2017 -
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London's Gatwick Airport opens world's first WTE facility for airline waste
The facility dries non-recyclable waste into pellets for use in a biomass boiler that heats one of the airport's terminals.
By Cole Rosengren • March 28, 2017 -
Oakland, CA sues California Waste Solutions over recycling contract error
The company was allowed to charge up to $776 per month to move recycling bins to the curb.
By Cole Rosengren • March 27, 2017 -
Florida union pushes back against truck cameras after pilot program
Workers in St. Petersburg are opposing a potential contract with Lytx due to concerns about surveillance and job security.
By Cole Rosengren • March 27, 2017 -
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Milpitas, CA will change disposal site for extra $1.2M due to community relations
The city made the decision to avert potential litigation from residents in neighboring San Jose.
By Cole Rosengren • March 27, 2017 -
Report: Annual DSNY export costs to reach $420M by 2021
A new analysis from the New York City Independent Budget Office highlights the growing cost of the post-Fresh Kills reality.
By Cole Rosengren • March 27, 2017 -
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Deep DiveNYC Safety Symposium: Why companies should invest in employees, tech and counterterrorism
During the half-day event, industry leaders discussed ideas for how to improve safety and get waste collection off the most dangerous occupation list.
By Cole Rosengren • March 23, 2017 -
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Report: Massachusetts could be left with only 1 landfill by 2021
Overall waste generation decreased slightly in 2015, though exports increased and overall disposal capacity is on the decline.
By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2017 -
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New $7M bottle recycling facility planned for Jacksonville, FL
The Brazilian company behind the project was attracted by the city's port access.
By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2017 -
NYC councilman proposes online portal to facilitate food donations
The site would be managed by the Department of Sanitation in an effort to reduce food insecurity and waste.
By Cole Rosengren • March 17, 2017 -
Denver rolls out new carts for refuse, recyclables and organics citywide
The move has led to modest diversion rate improvements, but some say mandatory participation could deliver more results.
By Cole Rosengren • March 17, 2017 -
Winter Storm Stella may have spared NYC, but still kept DSNY busy
Crews have been working 12-hour shifts to clear city streets and will now have to catch up on days of suspended collections.
By Cole Rosengren • March 16, 2017 -
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Deep DiveSolid waste infrastructure earns C+ in 2017 report card, leaving industry with lessons to learn
The country’s solid waste infrastructure may be working in fair condition, but mere management without continued innovation is no longer good enough.
By Cole Rosengren • March 16, 2017 -
UPDATE: Columbus, OH approves $45M recycling contract with Rumpke
Local officials weren't happy with the cost increase, but said the potential for service disruption after the current contract ended this month would be even more detrimental.
By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2017 -
SWANA to distribute second round of 'Slow Down to Get Around' decals
The decals, available upon request, will serve as a reminder to motorists to drive carefully around refuse vehicles.
By Kristin Musulin • March 14, 2017 -
Proposal for standardized bulk, leaf collection gets mixed reaction in Richmond, VA
The current system is seen as inefficient, but council members are wary of proposed overtime costs and resident requirements.
By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2017
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