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New $2.88M waste transfer station, recycling center to increase efficiency in Minnesota
Minnesota's larger, more efficiently designed transfer and recycling facilities in Becker County will come at a time when the region's solid waste management needs are growing, as are its goals.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 9, 2015 -
Ocean Beach removes trash bins in hopes of solving its trash problem
The National Park Service in California believes removing Ocean Beach's trash cans may cut down on accumulating trash, but residents are skeptical about the experiment.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 9, 2015 -
Twin Enviro to open new MRF—available to all haulers—in Northwest Colorado
The new MRF will be open to Twin Enviro, as well as competitors like Waste Management. "When you consider the carbon issue, I think we’re doing the right thing," said Twin Enviro Services founder Les Liman.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 9, 2015 -
FleetMind launches new 'smart truck' features to enhance safety, efficiency
CEO Martin Demers said the features are in response to a demand for better fleet tracking and management technologies.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 6, 2015 -
Advanced Disposal acquires Pennsylvania-based Williams Sanitation
The waste management company gains more ground with its eighth acquisition of 2015.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 6, 2015 -
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NWRA calls for increased rate cap on private haulers in NYC
"To change this industry for the future, the rate cap needs to be eliminated, or at least raised beyond the historic 3% only when a crisis arises,” said Thomas N. Toscano, New York NWRA chapter chair.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 5, 2015 -
Palo Alto considers composting ordinance for businesses
The ambitious new proposal aims to help the city reach zero waste to landfills by 2021.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 4, 2015 -
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UPDATE: Rainbow Environmental decision pushed to Thursday
After a six-hour meeting on Saturday, officials were unable to conclude a hearing regarding proposed changes at Rainbow Environmental in Orange County, CA. The decision will now be pushed to Thursday.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 4, 2015 -
Republic adds to its expanding CNG fleet collection
Nationwide, Republic operates a fleet of more than 2,200 CNG vehicles and 38 natural gas fueling stations.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 4, 2015 -
Tri-County Recycling seeks permission to increase waste handling
The Massachusetts waste collection company wishes to amend its operating permit, allowing it to process 750 tons of MSW per day.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 4, 2015 -
'Recyclable' cups from Starbucks and Tim Hortons heading to landfills
A recent CBC Marketplace investigation found that the cups are headed to the garbage, despite claims of recycling and "environmental responsibility" from the companies.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 2, 2015 -
Tucson proposes to collect garbage from South Tucson
Tucson, AZ may take on nearby "outsiders" trash woes, believing it makes sense for efficiency.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 2, 2015 -
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Indiana garbage collector fatally struck by semi-trailer
Thomas Phelps, 52, was killed yesterday while making a trash pickup along U.S. 20 around 7: 30 a.m.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 30, 2015 -
Injury, illness rate among waste industry employees increases: report
Bureau of Labor Statistics released its 2014 Workplace Injury and Illness Data, highlighting an increase in total recordable workplace injury and illness cases in the waste and remediation sector.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 30, 2015 -
Newark to spend nearly $1M on new trash trucks
By deciding to not outsource its waste collection to Republic, the city of Newark, DE will need to update its aging fleet.
By Arlene Karidis • Oct. 29, 2015 -
National Waste Management Holdings acquires New York company
The Florida-based waste and recycling firm acquired Waste Recovery Enterprises for $250,000.
By Arlene Karidis • Oct. 29, 2015 -
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Baltimore introduces trash troops initiative, 'Clean Corps'
Mayor Rawlings-Blake announced the initiative at the Mayor's Fall Cleanup on Saturday.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 26, 2015 -
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Clear trash bags lead to 31% waste decrease, 20% recycling increase
Halifax Regional Municipality has reported less waste and more recycling thanks to a clear bag rule implemented on Aug. 1.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 26, 2015 -
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Waste Management's career day helps fill void of qualified drivers
The American Trucking Association reported that there's an estimated shortage of 48,000 truck drivers in the U.S.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 26, 2015 -
Tennessee town will buy back totaled trash truck for parts
Dickson officials will purchase the truck for $7,010 and use its parts to maintain its fleet.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 23, 2015 -
Advanced Disposal opens $1.7M CNG station
The expansion puts Advanced Disposal on track to increase its CNG fleet 15% by the end of this year.
By Deborah Barrington • Oct. 23, 2015 -
NYC small businesses getting trashed by waste management: report
The report from the Transform Don't Trash NYC coalition surveyed 400 small business owners in 20 neighborhoods.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 22, 2015 -
WCA strikes deal for Town & Country Disposal
The plans include relocating the regional Missouri headquarters to Town & Country's Harrisonville facility.
By Deborah Barrington • Oct. 21, 2015 -
UPDATE: Chicago mayor places temporary cap on trash pickup fee
Mayor Emanuel has agreed to temporarily limit the fee to $9.50 from 2016 through 2019.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 20, 2015 -
Smash My Trash startup brings compression technology to on-site disposal
The Houston-based tech startup is planning to launch in early 2016.
By Linda Tufano • Oct. 15, 2015
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