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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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Successful recycling efforts may cause Covanta to close Connecticut transfer station
The company wants to close its Wallingford facility though the town says this will affect its budget.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 29, 2016 -
Florida cities invest in automated collection boats to clean up canals
Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach have increased their efforts to keep debris out of local waterways.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Waste Management partners with California nonprofit for driver apprenticeship program
Local residents can become union drivers after two years of training through Oakland Civicorps.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Oakland, CA looking for solutions to illegal dumping epidemic
The city currently has 38 full-time employees working seven days per week to address the problem.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Deep Dive
6 futuristic design concepts that could create a 'wasteless' society
Architects envision a world of symbiotic urban living, ocean filtration and 3-D printed underwater cities in these far-out concepts.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 21, 2016 -
UPDATE: Milpitas, CA awards collection contract to Garden City Sanitation
The decision will end a decades-long relationship between Milpitas and Republic Services.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 18, 2016 -
'Smart' waste collection tech market projected for exponential growth in coming years
A new report from Navigant Research projects the market could be worth nearly $224 million by 2025.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 17, 2016 -
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Competitors go after Republic's strong position in Southern Nevada
Multiple companies say that Republic's numerous franchise agreements in the area give the company an unfair advantage.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Toronto will continue to delay decision to privatize east-end collections
This is the second major delay in this decision for the city as officials continue to discuss budgets.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Automaker BYD brings 100-mile electric garbage truck to the US
The company has partnered with Wayne Engineering for a truck that is estimated to reduce operating costs 58% per mile.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 14, 2016 -
PR Newswire / Advanced Disposal
Missouri city says Advanced Disposal trucks are ruining roads
Kirksville's public works director says the trucks are heavier than allowed by state statute and this is costing the city money.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 11, 2016 -
FCC awarded contract to process recyclables from Dallas suburb
Material from University Park, TX will be processed at a new MRF in Dallas set to open in 2017.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 10, 2016 -
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Waste Away Systems debuts new $1.4M transfer station in Ohio
The new drop-off center for residents is intended to increase local recycling diversion rates.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 9, 2016 -
Recyclers are ready to dispose of campaign yard signs
Haulers and municipalities in many states are spreading the word that the signs shouldn't be tossed in the trash.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Valet Waste allegedly trashing recyclables at multiple Northwest apartment complexes
The hauler charges extra for recycling services even though witnesses say items have been mixed with refuse at many apartment complexes.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Disney World custodians not seeing a bright future for new trash-tracking pilot
Workers will now carry iPhones which track their movements and intend to increase proper waste collections.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 7, 2016 -
DSNY payroll costs are increasing — along with complaint calls
Data from a nonpartisan watchdog organization shows payroll costs have increased 13% since 2014.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Northeast recyclers: Organics collection is not recycling — and it is not free
Speakers at the Northeast Recycling Council's fall conference offered lessons from one of the country's leading regions in organics recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Josh Hittleman
Wrightspeed debuts its first electric powertrain garbage truck in California
The new technology, developed by Tesla co-founder Ian Wright, will be retrofitted in at least 15 of The Ratto Group's collection vehicles.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 3, 2016 -
GFL Environmental
GFL Environmental quickly works to phase out Rizzo brand in metro Detroit
The company's bright green collection trucks — outfitted with GFL logos — will replace Rizzo's well-known red trucks.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 1, 2016 -
UK county recycling survey asks questions about sexual orientation, HIV status
Suffolk County Council asked residents about various personal details in an optional survey, sparking backlash from respondents.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2016 -
EPA finalizes rule changes on international hazardous waste shipments
The Hazardous Waste Export-Import Revisions Final Rule adds requirements on electronic tracking, consent and other areas.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2016 -
NWRA
BLS: Injury, illness rates down for waste industry but still above average
New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics marks slight progress in nonfatal incidents.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 28, 2016 -
Hurricane Matthew cleanup in Florida could take until end of the year
Brevard County, FL has collected about 42% of its debris, but operations are time-intensive and complicated.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 27, 2016
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