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Medical Waste Management Association launches to address industry goals
The nonprofit trade group aims to unify companies in the growing biohazard and medical waste disposal industry.
By Cole Rosengren • July 28, 2016 -
Arizona county looking for alternative to increasingly expensive landfill
The operating costs for Santa Cruz County's Rio Rico Landfill will soon outpace revenues.
By Cole Rosengren • July 28, 2016 -
UPDATE: Deffenbaugh Industries working to train new drivers, improve services in Kansas
Some residents claim that their waste hasn't been collected in weeks, and the company is blaming an ongoing driver shortage.
By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016 -
New York City Department of Sanitation
NYC Department of Sanitation fleet highlighted for use of clean fuel, new technologies
DSNY's efforts to reduce truck emissions have been recognized as a key part of meeting the city's long-term sustainability goals.
By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016 -
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Scranton, PA moves toward updating recycling program for first time in 26 years
The Scranton City Council will vote on an ordinance this week to update regulations for a low-performing program.
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016 -
Nicole Wrona
Waste Management helps California boy realize dream of being a garbage collector
Ethan Dean, 6, will get to ride along a special collection route in Sacramento through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016 -
UPDATE: ReCommunity questions if Ann Arbor contract termination was financially motivated
Meanwhile, there is still some confusion over what will happen to recyclables until a new company comes in.
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016 -
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Bear hitches ride atop garbage truck in New Mexico
The rare incident is a reminder for industry leaders to be aware of bears and other wildlife.
By Kristin Musulin • July 25, 2016 -
Deep Dive
NYC organics program scales up with new $47M long-term processing contracts
The Department of Sanitation has chosen six vendors to process material from residential and school collections.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016 -
Man faces prison for allegedly attempting to redeem 10K cans in Michigan
The cans came from Kentucky and were bound for Michigan where the refund rate is five cents higher.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016 -
Is Clark County, NV losing money in its franchise agreement with Republic?
Haulers have been complaining about high tipping fees at the county's only landfill, yet Republic said it is within its rights to set rates at the current price.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016 -
University of Montana questioned for outdoor e-waste storage
The campus currently stores old electronics outside on dozens of pallets that are picked up roughly twice per year.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016 -
Recycle Track Systems
Deep DiveTech, trust, and transformation: How Recycle Track Systems is taking the guesswork out of collections
"Everyone is looking to make a change ... They want to do more and we’re giving them the tool to do it," said RTS CEO Greg Lettieri.
By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2016 -
Canadian duo debuts prototype for 'Bin-to-Bin' sterilization machine
Mounted on a truck, the "Bin-to-Bin" system cleans and deodorizes cans more efficiently than hosing them down, and uses less water.
By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2016 -
UPDATE: Flint, MI City Council votes against hiring Rizzo Environmental
A resolution was passed to extend the current contract with Republic Services for three years.
By Cole Rosengren • July 20, 2016 -
Nashville looks for new glass collection solutions thanks to public interest
The city doesn't currently collect the material, but is considering a small commercial pilot program.
By Cole Rosengren • July 20, 2016 -
Iowa waste authority close to decision on allowing yard waste in landfills
The Metro Waste Authority is looking at potentially commingling organics at landfills with methane-capture systems.
By Cole Rosengren • July 20, 2016 -
Berkeley, CA contesting OSHA citations over worker death
The city will appeal six of eight citations regarding the Jan. 11 death of a worker crushed by his truck.
By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016 -
New Orleans 'trash king' returns to waste industry with new collection business
Sidney Torres IV, known for the company SDT Waste & Debris Services, is back with a new venture called IV Waste.
By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016 -
Fort Collins, CO close to approving long-discussed recycling surcharge
City officials have come around to the idea as part of an ongoing conversation about new zero waste policies.
By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2016 -
UPDATE: Santa Rosa, CA declines extension of North Bay Corp. contract
The city will open the waste and recycling contract to new bidders following an audit raising concerns about North Bay Corp.'s operations.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
Recycling Partnership announces grant for recycling carts in Athens, OH
The college town will receive help in purchasing 5,000 new carts and rolling out an education campaign.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
Researchers develop 3-D laser scanner that can map beach trash
The technology is much faster than hand-counting and could help with marine litter cleanup efforts.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
Adam Lindquist/Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore
Honolulu looks to install canal-cleaning trash wheel through fundraising campaign
Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii is raising money for a feasibility study that would look at replicating Baltimore's popular wheel project.
By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2016 -
City of Bloomington - City Hall Facebook
Deep Dive8 heart-melting stories of children who love their garbage hauler
Many companies' tiniest customers are also their biggest fans.
By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2016
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