Collections & Transfer: Page 95
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Union sues city of Honolulu over collection fee
The United Public Workers union has filed a lawsuit claiming that a new move to charge for trash collection violates a state Supreme Court ruling.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 8, 2015 -
Waste Management appoints AES' Gluski to board of directors
The waste and recycling company elected Andrés Gluski to its board effective January 1.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Ontario's 2R Services fined $320K for contaminated material discharge
The Ontario-based company and its directors were charged a total of $320,000 for allowing the discharge and failing to respond to it appropriately.
By Sy Mukherjee • Dec. 30, 2014 -
Maryland waste workers strike over wages
Haulers at Unity Disposal & Recycling in Laurel, MD have enacted a strike in opposition to what they say are unfair wages.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 29, 2014 -
Study: There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic in the oceans
Trillion. With a "T." That amounts to 269,000 tons of plastic debris.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 11, 2014 -
Who's responsible for LA's mounting illegal dumping problem?
A new report blames the community for creating the mess, and the city for neglecting its role in enforcing anti-dumping laws.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Waste Management scores 10-year contract to sponsor Phoenix Open
The waste and recycling firm will continue as the golf tournament's sponsor for another 10 years after its current six-year contract ends in 2015.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 8, 2014 -
NJ hauler beats out Waste Management for Denville contract
Gaeta Recycling was awarded a sanitation contract with Denville, NJ after offering a substantially lower bid than competitors expected.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Republic Services adds 20 CNG trucks to Springfield, MO fleet
The hauler currently operates 119 trucks in the area that are powered by compressed natural gas.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Upstate Shredding carves out another foothold in the Northeast
In an ongoing effort to expand its presence in the Northeast, Upstate Shredding-Ben Weitsman Recycling is buying out Rome, NY-based Murtagh Scrap Handling.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 4, 2014 -
NYC neighborhood fights DSNY over illegal dumping fines
Frustrated New York City business owners are getting slammed with fines from the Department of Sanitation, allegedly because of illegal dumpers who strike in the middle of the night.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Study: Insects' appetite for destruction major factor in diverting landfill waste
Take note, sanitation workers: bugs are making your job a whole lot easier.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 3, 2014 -
How one NY firm is helping hospitals reduce food waste
BioHitech America uses aerobic digestion technology to eliminate the massive amounts of organic waste generated at healthcare facilities.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Republic offers to help Vegas businesses become better recyclers—for free
The firm is offering to create waste and recycling plans for businesses in Las Vegas, the site of Republic’s massive new recycling complex.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Stella Environmental acquires Enviro Trans in bid for southwestern market
This is Stella's second strategic acquisition in the region.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Iowa City expands food recycling program after successful pilot
50 households in Iowa City diverted 1,000 pounds of organics from the landfill within a six-week trial period.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 1, 2014 -
City of Gloucester, media clash over recycling rate
The Director of Public Works is questioning a Boston Globe article naming the city of Gloucester as one of the worst recyclers in the state.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 26, 2014 -
FL sanitation workers: 'Move Over Law' not effective
A law in Florida aims to protect waste haulers from danger on the road, yet workers indicate that drivers aren’t following the new safety measures.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 26, 2014 -
Aiken, SC considers privatizing sanitation services
In a move to save money, the Aiken City Council proposed contracting with a private hauler for the city’s sanitation services. But where will that leave municipal waste workers?
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 26, 2014 -
FL county adds 29 hybrid waste trucks to fleet
Miami-Dade County in Florida has added more hybrid-hydraulic trucks to its fleet, bringing the total number of hybrids to 64.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 20, 2014 -
Tulsa, OK waste board approves controversial green waste contract
The board's decision means that organic waste will be collected and incinerated at an EfW facility operated by Covanta.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 20, 2014 -
Uh-oh: Waste Management loses NJ transfer station contract to Republic
An appellate court decision will oust Waste Management from its Mercer County, NJ contract, and instead award the hauling and transfer station deal to Republic Services.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 19, 2014 -
Detroit gets curbside recycling, but delays persist
After many false starts, will residents of Detroit, MI see curbside recycling pick-up before the year ends?
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 17, 2014 -
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Go To Parts names new business development manager
Wastequip’s aftermarket parts division, Go To Parts, has announced that Dean Rank will be its next business development and accounts chief.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 14, 2014 -
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Advanced Disposal nabs WI hauler
The waste and recycling hauler has inked a deal to purchase certain assets of Wisconsin-based Badger Disposal.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 14, 2014
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