All Waste announces plans for CNG station in Hartford, CT

Construction of the facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2014.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 27, 2014

Charlotte, NC eyes 'pay-as-you-throw' trash collection

The city will study pay-as-you-throw to determine if it is an effective strategy for dealing with the city's waste needs. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 22, 2014

New Way announces first-of-its-kind organics waste truck

The waste vehicle manufacturer has introduced an automated collection truck that it claims can handle 25,000 pounds of food and organics materials without leaking.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 21, 2014

Republic Services adds 18 more CNG trucks to St Louis fleet

The waste and recycling company now has almost 100 compressed natural gas vehicles in its St. Louis fleet.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 21, 2014

Waste Management sues Oakland, CA for 10-year, $1B contract

The waste and recycling giant is moving forward with a lawsuit against Oakland, CA, alleging that the city improperly steered a massive $1 billion contract to a local firm.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 19, 2014

NY sanitation department trains 450 new workers

The new class of sanitation workers will bring the total number of DSNY employees to 6,000.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 18, 2014

Mission accomplished: Space station supply ship carries two tons of trash

A space station supply ship carrying almost two tons of trash will be guided down through the atmosphere, where it is expected to be incinerated upon re-entry.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 15, 2014

Lexington, KY adds 11 CNG trucks to fleet

The city added the compressed natural gas vehicles to its fleet, with the eventual goal of converting the entire fleet to CNG. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 14, 2014

L.A. to pay sanitation workers $26M over nap flap

The L.A. City Council has decided to settle a lawsuit involving sanitation drivers who sued the city when it banned them from using lunch breaks to rest in their trucks. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 13, 2014

San Diego may switch to exclusive hauler contract

An audit of the city's trash collection system found major flaws in waste disposal and recycling efforts. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 12, 2014

Waste industry employment at record high

Data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a seven-year low in waste industry unemployment. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 12, 2014

Waste Management accuses city of unlawful process for waste contract

The Oakland city council awarded the contract to California Waste Solutions, but Waste Management is crying foul. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 11, 2014

WV signs sanitation driver safety bill into law

The "Slow Down to Get Around" bill is part of a national trend towards the prevention of injury to waste and recycling workers. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 11, 2014

NW&RA names new safety director

The new director has 14 years of experience leading environmental, health and safety compliance systems. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014

Indianapolis wrestles with Covanta hauling contract

If the city decides to switch recycling services, it could cost $4 million every year, according to the terms of the potential agreement.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014

Curbside waste law passed in Newark, NJ

 The Newark City Council moved forward with its proposal to require all residents to contract with a waste hauler; recycling services remain optional.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014

Republic Services launches new mobile app

The waste and recycling company is streamlining its customer-service efforts, including the introduction of a new integrated consumer app. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 5, 2014

Santa Fe gets results of waste and recycling report

The city is studying the results of a report conducted to find ways Santa Fe can improve its waste and recycling operations. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014

Waste Management closes recycling plant, transfer station

The waste and recycling giant announced it will stop operating two facilities, a waste-to-crude plant in Oregon and a New Jersey transfer station.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014

Man steals garbage truck, police chase ensues

The thief allegedly jumped into a Western Disposal truck while it was on its route emptying dumpsters.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 1, 2014

Overwhelmed waste trains end up in wrong state

Railcars expected to transport trash from Long Island, NY were sent to New Jersey by mistake. Meanwhile, transfer stations were already overrun with large volumes of trash.

By Nicole Wrona • July 29, 2014

Comic-Con generates 23 tons of trash

Large events like Comic Con are known for producing huge volumes of waste. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 29, 2014

San Antonio announces curbside plastic bag recycling

The second largest city in Texas will launch the service on August 1 of this year. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2014

EPA proposes restrictions for waste at AK mine

The agency is eyeing restrictions to prevent nearby waterways from becoming contaminated with mining waste. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2014

Progressive tackles piles of trash in Texas town

Progressive stepped into its new role as hauler ahead of schedule due to the previous hauler's inability to keep up with curbside collections.

By Nicole Wrona • July 21, 2014