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Study: US operating rooms produce more than 2,000 tons of waste daily
Researchers from the University of California estimate that almost $1,000 in good supplies are wasted per procedure.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 9, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Will paper recycling survive the evolution of the digital era?
While recovery rates are at a record high, the paper industry faces an extended transitional period.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 8, 2016 -
UPDATE: Flint mayor appeals court's decision to keep Republic as temporary hauler
Mayor Weaver says the injunction prevents the city from using an emergency purchase provision to select its favored hauler.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 8, 2016 -
Sacramento County, CA to fuel collection fleet with landfill gas
The fleet is expected to see greater emissions reductions than when it previously used standard LNG fuel.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 8, 2016 -
Ecomaine to begin offering food waste recovery to member communities
The nonprofit recycler's organic material will be processed via anaerobic digestion by Exeter Agri-Energy.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 7, 2016 -
San Antonio issues thousands of warnings for recycling contamination
The city has begun cracking down on improper sorting this summer through notices and fines.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 7, 2016 -
New York City Department of Sanitation
Deep DiveHow the Foundation for New York's Strongest will recognize a commitment to sanitation
The new nonprofit organization aims to honor one of the city's most vital uniformed professions, starting with a DSNY fashion event.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 6, 2016 -
Officials aim to crack down on street, yard trash in New Jersey's capital
Frustrated by the sight of tires and mattresses amid overgrown weeds, officials are threatening to start issuing violations.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 6, 2016 -
Slow Down to Get Around becomes law in New York
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the bill which requires motorists to slow down when passing sanitation vehicles.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Quiz: Test your knowledge of the industry's top summer stories
Labor Day Weekend is quickly approaching. How well have you been following the headlines this summer?
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 1, 2016 -
BYD launches world's first line of all-electric sanitation vehicles
The Chinese company debuted 26 different models that will be used in Beijing.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 1, 2016 -
Survey: Gen Z aspirations highlight new recruiting challenges
A new survey from Monster Worldwide Inc. found the next wave of job applicants have different priorities than millennials.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 1, 2016 -
Republic sues Flint for delayed response to FOIA request
The company has asked for all information pertaining to the city's contracting process.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 1, 2016 -
Chicago suburb debates how to spend $1.2M settlement with Advanced Disposal
Officials and residents have different ideas on how to use funds from a settlement involving a local transfer station.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 31, 2016 -
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OpinionHow a zoned system will clean up NYC's commercial waste industry
Michael Heimbinder, founder and executive director of HabitatMap, responds to a recent opinion post regarding DSNY's Private Carting Study.
By Michael Heimbinder • Aug. 31, 2016 -
Attacks on collection workers increase in England
While some attacks are minor, others are serious and involve violent weapons like guns and Samurai swords.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 31, 2016 -
Kentucky residents upset with location of new Freedom Waste transfer station
The city of Paducah says it got a better deal with its new hauler, but residents are upset with their construction of a new facility.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 30, 2016 -
Santa Rosa, CA looks for public input on new collections contract
The city is looking for new options after deciding not to extend the contract of its current hauler due to the results of a tough audit.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 30, 2016 -
Amazon, CIA team up for satellite mapping project that could track waste
The digital mapping project has a wide range of capabilities, including the potential for more efficient collection routing.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 30, 2016 -
Indiana county to sue electronics recycler for alleged breach of contract
Great Lakes Electronics has stopped taking the county's e-waste because it says the financial terms are no longer viable.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 29, 2016 -
Ryan McKnight
OpinionWhat I learned from my day with a collections crew
Waste Dive's associate editor Kristin Musulin saw industry lessons in action on a route with the DC DPW recycling collections crew.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 29, 2016 -
Kentucky C&D landfill looks for options as it nears capacity
The city of Henderson estimates it has four years to find a new home for the material, but is starting early to avoid big expenses later.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 26, 2016 -
Kansas City, MO collection issues continue due to drivers failing drug tests
A lack of applicants who can pass a drug test is yet another factor in the ongoing driver shortage.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2016 -
EPA adds waste features to Energy Star building management program
The agency's Portfolio Manager program now gives property managers the ability to track 29 types of waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 23, 2016 -
Debris clean-up after Louisiana flood facing many challenges
Collecting and separating large amounts of mixed materials is expected to take months.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 23, 2016
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