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Los Angeles may stop trash pickup during heavy rainfall
While the plan would reduce the debris on the streets (and possibly lessen flooding), it is new to the city, therefore it may cause challenges of its own.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 30, 2015 -
New York county rejects plan to export trash, import waste ash
Disgruntled legislators say the deal, which would divert landfill costs and generate money, is not dead.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Arkansas DEQ opposes 'unexpected' landfill tipping fee increases
The increase could generate $3.5 million for the state’s landfill post-closure trust fund, but strap haulers and possibly taxpayers.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 23, 2015 -
UPDATE: Warrick County, IN responds to NWRA lawsuit
More than a week after NWRA filed a complaint against the Warrick County Solid Waste Management District, the county's legal representative spoke up.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 23, 2015 -
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Florida mayor: Waste Management in 'breach of contract' for CNG station switch
Officials in Sebastian, FL are now worried that the city will not be able to shift to a CNG-powered fleet.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 20, 2015 -
Is Chicago illegally dumping yard waste in landfills?
“The yard waste pickup is basically nonexistent in the city of Chicago," said Mike Nowak of the Chicago Recycling Coalition.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 20, 2015 -
Sacramento considers new commercial trash hauling service model
Smelly dumpsters in Sacramento alleys have businesses and community thinking about a new trash service model, though controversy abounds.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 18, 2015 -
$800K grant awarded to PSU for improved nuclear waste disposal
Penn State's Nuclear Energy University Program is addressing a fuel recycling challenge by looking for ways for elements to be separated, removed, and reused.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 18, 2015 -
Lancaster County opens 29,800-square-foot transfer facility
The $5 million building adds transfer, maintenance, and administrative capacity to the existing incinerator site.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 13, 2015 -
Texas researchers begin 2-year study of beach trash trends
The research will be made available to a national database, and researchers hope their findings will spur "beach cleanup" legislation.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 12, 2015 -
Progressive Waste faced with $375K from Lee County, FL
The waste management company is being fined for nearly 1,100 cases of faulty service.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2015 -
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NYC calls for mandatory air quality tests near garbage stations
A controversial garbage station slated to open on the Upper East Side of New York has driven a push for an air quality monitoring law.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 11, 2015 -
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Casella's director nominees re-elected in preliminary vote
Following JCP Investments' long, heated contest to remove some Casella board members, stockholders show vote of confidence for the reigning team.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 10, 2015 -
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Whiskey grains, coffee grounds may prove effective in cleaning radioactive waste
Radioactive waste at Scotland's Dounreay power plant may soon be cleaned up with another form of waste.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 10, 2015 -
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NYC's Action Carting invests in driver, fleet safety
Safety technology and education will create better fleet management for Action, though the company could use outside financial support.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 10, 2015 -
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
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