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Track trash: Major cleanup underway across 469 NYC subway stations
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has increased cleaning frequency and has new track vacuum trains on the way.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
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Mr. Trash Wheel may have a Baltimore-based sibling by end of the year
A surge in fundraising has accelerated plans for a new water wheel to collect marine waste in the city's harbor.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
State legislator calls for investigation into ongoing Flint contract issues
Rep. Aaron Miller says the city council acted irresponsibly and has asked the state attorney general to get involved.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2016 -
Waste Connections bringing organics recycling to California county
More than 50,000 residents of San Luis Obispo County will have access to the program by the end of the month.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2016 -
Jackson, TN finalizes approval of new contract with Waste Management
The city chose to continue their 30-year relationship with the company despite a lower bid.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Low Chinese demand for recovered materials likely to continue
Analysis from the executive president of the China Scrap Plastics Association offers a tough outlook.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016 -
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Deep DiveTroubled waters: How Rio's trash problem goes far beyond the Olympics
Seven years of planning for the Summer Games wasn't enough to rid Rio's waters of waste. So what will happen when the torch is extinguished?
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Virginia county announces plans for new $2.6M transfer station
Albemarle County must build an enclosed facility to meet new requirements from the state's environmental agency.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016 -
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Can the #OneBagOfTrash movement bring more awareness to the industry?
Inspired by the Ice Bucket Challenge, Cincinnati Councilman Christopher Smitherman hopes to encourage community cleanups.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016 -
UPDATE: Republic resumes Flint trash collection in temporary agreement
After public pushback, Mayor Weaver has reversed course and will meet with the RTAB on Aug. 10 to determine a long-term contract.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016 -
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UPDATE: NJ judge dismisses dispute regarding condo association, Blue Diamond Disposal
A fight between Blue Diamond Disposal and the Franklin Meadows Condominium Association has been described in formal motions as "playground style bullying."
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016 -
Michigan-based Rizzo Environmental Services acquires local hauler
Rizzo has added more than 50,000 homes by purchasing Duncan Disposal Systems.
By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016 -
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 -
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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
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