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Alaska Waste pilots free curbside recycling to improve low participation
The hauler is trying to figure out why only 20% of its Anchorage customers have enrolled in the recycling program.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Philadelphia to pilot litter index survey using GIS technology
This is the first of multiple steps in the city's new plan to achieve "zero waste" by 2035.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Bigbelly bins collected 112M gallons of waste in 2016
The company's reach has spread to 50 countries in a sign that "smart" bin technology is becoming a mainstream fixture.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 7, 2017 -
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Deep DiveCities are still struggling to fix recycling contamination — and now, it's getting personal
As the move toward single-stream conflicts with high diversion goals, cities from Memphis to Austin are finding new approaches to improve recycling habits.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Super Bowl LI: While football fans talk trash, planning committees talk waste diversion
Officials from the NFL, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, the Houston Zoo and the City of Houston have all been involved in waste diversion planning for months.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Toronto delays decision on privatizing waste collection — again
The City Council has approved a last-minute request from Mayor John Tory to study the idea further before making a decision.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 1, 2017 -
New Jersey county plans new training to deal with ongoing CNG truck fires
The popular vehicles can be highly volatile in a fire and pose a danger to public safety officials.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 1, 2017 -
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5 bidders vie for exclusive Santa Rosa, CA contract
The contract, which has been held by The Ratto Group, is open for the first time since 2003.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Virginia legislature considers bill to classify cigarette butts as litter
If the law's definition of litter is changed, police officers may soon be allowed to write tickets for cigarette butts.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 27, 2017 -
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Delaware updates recycling regulations to prohibit commingled collections
The state's Universal Recycling Law has been updated to clarify a number of provisions and increase recycling rates.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 25, 2017 -
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Deep DiveIoT hits pay dirt where needs and capabilities align
IoT technology is enabling companies across sectors to automate business processes, boost productivity and improve efficiencies.
By Mary Catherine O'Connor • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Michigan city votes to limit collection times despite industry opposition
Haulers will only be allowed to make collections in Mount Pleasant between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 24, 2017 -
British recycling industry teams with government on fire prevention standards
The British Metals Recycling Association supports new guidelines but said some regulations may be challenging for businesses.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Fort Wayne, IN offers new waste and recycling collection contracts
The Indiana city is inviting companies to bid on contracts that could last up to 10 years.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Ohio EPA shuts down Cleveland C&D facility, engineer warns of air pollution
Arco Recycling's construction and demolition debris facility was found to be storing waste in an open dump rather than recycling it.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 23, 2017 -
NWRA launches second annual Safety Stand Down on truck backing
The association has partnered with more than 100 companies and municipalities to raise awareness.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 23, 2017 -
New track vacuum system tested in New York subway
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has deployed the first of two vacuums that will be tested over the coming months.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Inauguration Day: Crews prepare to clean up after the masses in DC
Around 800,000 people are expected to attend today's inauguration, though with protesters in the city, the number of people generating waste could be much greater.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 20, 2017 -
AYD Waste Services touts business from building boom in Austin, TX
The dumpster rental and construction waste company's success may be a sign of larger infrastructure possibilities to come.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Report: 19% of local government meetings addressed solid waste issues in 2016
A new report from Waste Alert studied trends across regional and local governments in a range of states.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 19, 2017 -
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No waste in Washington? For the city's trash, it could be a reality
Waste Dive spoke with DPW Director Christopher Shorter about the District's major waste management overhaul.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 19, 2017 -
NWRA: Revised ANSI standard on mobile equipment receives approval
The revised standard removes fall protection sections and implements new safety signage.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 18, 2017 -
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Baltimore cart system trades pesky rats for a few cranky residents
Less than a year into the $9 million cart rollout, the city has seen a 34% drop in extermination calls.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Ohio waste authority sees sharp decline in use of recycling drop-off bins
The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio is removing some of its bins and re-evaluating the overall public drop-off program.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 18, 2017 -
SPC: 94% of US residents have access to recycling, but not all curbside
Drop-off programs and multi-family buildings were highlighted as areas for improvement in the nationwide survey.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 17, 2017
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