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Officials: Mob-related 'dirt brokers' illegally dumping waste across NJ
Investigators say the dumping may have been avoided if there were state regulations to require background checks for recyclers, dirt brokers, and haulers.
By Cole Rosengren • May 26, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Behind the NYC commercial waste debate: Recycling
Should the city's private waste sector brace for change? In a two-part series, Waste Dive takes a look at how safety and recycling operations are creating contention.
By Cole Rosengren • May 25, 2016 -
Optional curbside glass recycling program expands in Utah
As glass recycling faces challenges nationwide, are opt-in programs the best way to approach citywide collection?
By Cole Rosengren • May 25, 2016 -
Residents upset over new Cleveland trash ticketing system
The city's new waste commissioner is taking heat for handing out expensive fines.
By Cole Rosengren • May 25, 2016 -
The Recycling Partnership teams up with EPA on curbside study
The nonprofit is gathering data from 400 curbside programs nationwide to better understand gaps in recycling infrastructure.
By Cole Rosengren • May 25, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Behind the NYC commercial waste debate: Safety
Should the city's private waste sector brace for change? In a two-part series, Waste Dive takes a look at how safety and recycling operations are creating contention.
By Cole Rosengren • May 24, 2016 -
Milwaukee woman finds success in growing food scrap collection business
Since starting two years ago, Compost Crusader LLC has 55 commercial clients and is angling for a city contract.
By Cole Rosengren • May 24, 2016 -
Boise, ID to decide on citywide compost program this week
If the plan is approved, city residents could have curbside organics collection by next March.
By Cole Rosengren • May 23, 2016 -
Austin councilmember aims to privatize collections with unpopular proposal
One City Council member wants to explore the idea for potential cost savings, but so far his colleagues aren't supportive.
By Cole Rosengren • May 19, 2016 -
Hawaii Supreme Court rules in union's favor on Honolulu collection dispute
The union sued over the city's decision to eliminate free pickup for certain locations last year.
By Cole Rosengren • May 18, 2016 -
Chicago residents still struggling with new recycling rules
The city hasn't allowed plastic bags in recycling containers since last year.
By Cole Rosengren • May 18, 2016 -
UPDATE: Houston will not eliminate trash collection subsidies for civic associations
Mayor Sylvester Turner told Click 2 Houston that the proposal "no longer makes sense" due to reactions from neighborhood associations.
By Kristin Musulin , Arlene Karidis • May 17, 2016 -
New York City Council members oppose organics recycling plans
The legislators cited concerns of overburdening neighborhoods with high concentrations of transfer stations.
By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2016 -
Seattle apartment residents face recycling challenges due to space restrictions
Certain buildings are exempt from the program because they lack space for separate dumpsters.
By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2016 -
Driver, mechanic recruitment continues to present industrywide challenge
Chris Doherty of NWRA told Waste360 there will be 49,330 new jobs for collection drivers and 71,500 new diesel mechanic jobs across the industry by 2022.
By Kristin Musulin • May 16, 2016 -
Savannah, GA uses city collection trucks for litter shaming
Public service announcements will be displayed on multiple trucks as part of a citywide anti-litter campaign.
By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2016 -
Ohio residents still skeptical about nation's first 'waste mall' concept
Details are vague and many questions remain about the proposed all-in-one facility.
By Cole Rosengren • May 13, 2016 -
Atlanta opens second CNG station for municipal collection fleet
The new facility can fuel 20 vehicles overnight and will provide big cost savings to the city.
By Cole Rosengren • May 13, 2016 -
Advanced Disposal continues rapid growth with Arwood Waste acquisition
Select accounts of the Jacksonville, FL-based company will now be collected by Advanced.
By Cole Rosengren • May 12, 2016 -
Recycle Track Systems joins the on-demand collection app market
The New York company now offers on-demand waste & recycling pick-up, introducing competition to companies like Rubicon Global.
By Cole Rosengren • May 12, 2016 -
NWRA to host Safety Stand Down with focus on heat-related safety
The Stand Down is supported by multiple associations including ISRI and SWANA, and will have participation from nearly 60 waste companies.
By Kristin Musulin • May 11, 2016 -
Arkansas solid waste districts clash over fair share of fees
The two districts are involved in a lawsuit over rights to solid waste fees, but only one of them has a landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2016 -
Massachusetts education pilot aims to solve national recycling contamination issues
The Recycling Partnership is leading a directly targeted program in four Massachusetts communities to change behavior.
By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2016 -
Charlotte apartment owners: Please don't cut our trash services
Charlotte is considering eliminating trash service from 103,000 apartment buildings to make room in the city's budget.
By Kristin Musulin • May 11, 2016 -
Fairfax, VA hosts Slow Down to Get Around outreach event
The awareness event highlighted the importance of Slow Down to Get Around with remarks and testimonials from various industry leaders.
By Kristin Musulin • May 10, 2016
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