Collections & Transfer: Page 68
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Report: Raising NYC recycling rates could create thousands of new jobs
The Transform Don't Trash coalition makes an economic case for increasing residential and commercial diversion rates.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 19, 2016 -
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UPDATE: Nonprofits push back against curbside textile recycling program in Austin, TX
Some charities are concerned they will lose means of operation due to the city's new deal with Simple Recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 19, 2016 -
BLS: Refuse collection fatality rate increases, remains fifth most dangerous occupation
Overall, 4,836 work-related fatalities were recorded in the U.S. for 2015.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 16, 2016 -
Bill that would limit capacity of NYC transfer stations losing support
Lobbying group MirRam — co-founded by Luis Miranda Jr., father of Lin-Manuel Miranda — has been paid to lobby the council on behalf of two transfer stations.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 16, 2016 -
FCC, Advanced Disposal win contracts to split collections in Polk County, FL
The two haulers will be replacing Republic Services with seven-year contracts worth approximately $21 million per year combined.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Florida commission allots $825K to equip 12 counties with bear-resistant trash cans
The money will go toward modifying current trash bins as well as buying new bins for residents and public community spaces.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Knoxville, TN to stop curbside glass collection in 2017
Following a number of cities, Knoxville has decided that commingled glass collection is no longer profitable.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 13, 2016 -
Vermont solid waste district votes to close its MRF
The vote comes a little more than 20 years after the county decided to begin recycling and may be indicative of a larger change in Vermont.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 13, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Hauling through the snow: How waste collectors deal with wintry weather
Sanitation officials from New York City, Minneapolis and more tell Waste Dive how they cope with severe snow.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 12, 2016 -
Dayslong fire continues at Maryland WTE facility, disrupts deliveries
A fire on the facility tipping floor, operated by Covanta, has been contained but may not be fully extinguished for days.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 12, 2016 -
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Pennsylvania county bucks the single-stream trend
After studying its operations, the Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority didn't find sufficient value in changing its system.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 12, 2016 -
Los Angeles City Council approves commercial waste franchise contracts
Seven companies will share 11 zones in the largest commercial waste franchise system of its kind in the country.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 9, 2016 -
NYC council member proposes community service for illegal dumpers
The legislation is a response to continuing issues on Staten Island that fines don't seem to be deterring.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 8, 2016 -
DSNY moves forward on commercial waste franchising with new RFP
The city is looking for a consultant to helm the process for at least six years.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 7, 2016 -
North Carolina experiment demonstrates tactic to improve automated collections
A study conducted by Duke University students found the best method to educate consumers about cart placement.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Ann Arbor, MI weighs proposals from 3 companies to operate MRF
Five months after the city fired ReCommunity, a long-term plan is still being developed for the facility.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 6, 2016 -
New $108M Seattle transfer station designed to coexist with the community
The facility, which was built to keep noise and odors inside, is also gaining appeal with features like a basketball court and a rain garden.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 5, 2016 -
Arizona regulators still dealing with repercussions of Closed Loop's closure
Officials are trying to sort out responsibility for an estimated 22,500 tons of leaded CRT glass left behind by the company.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 2, 2016 -
Rubicon Global unveils first public partnership with Atlanta
The six-month pilot program will deploy Rubicon's technology across the city's Department of Public Works fleet.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 2, 2016 -
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UPDATE: Jupiter, FL council to vote on Advanced Disposal bid protest
The bid protest was spurred by claims that Waste Management cheated its way into a contract.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 2, 2016 -
Trucking industry working to comply with complex electronic logging device mandate
ELDs technically do not have to be certified until December 2017 and other options may allow fleets to buy more time.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 2, 2016 -
Fresno, CA plans crackdown on recycling centers in residential areas
Concerns about homelessness and zoning regulations have spurred the city to review the operations.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Community group targets Brooklyn, NY transfer station for 1,200 alleged violations
A report and rally outside the facility were the latest salvos in New York's ongoing commercial waste debate.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Report: Municipalities should consider more than price when negotiating private contracts
The ITPI report analyzes 10 contracts from around the country based on how well their terms serve municipalities.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Biffa teams up with UK county to prosecute dangerous driving
The program will go after drivers who endanger workers by cutting around trucks onto sidewalks.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 29, 2016
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