ICE worksite investigations are already double that of last year

ICE's enforcement efforts should come as no surprise, as the agency began warning employers last year that it planned to at least quadruple investigations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2018

Rubicon, Georgia Tech to develop exoskeleton for waste collectors

The futuristic tech will aim to make waste slinging "safer" and "more efficient" by identifying and supporting parts of the body that are under strain.

By Kristin Musulin • May 14, 2018

Facing driver shortage, Waste Management turns to job fairs, bonuses

The talent gap also has forced the company to abandon its promise to compost yard waste in one city, sending it directly to the landfill.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 11, 2018

NLRB considers rulemaking to settle joint-employer uncertainty

The move could bring the end of the Browning-Ferris standard and years of drama surrounding joint employment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2018

Maryland Gov. Hogan signs Slow Down to Get Around law

The legislation requires drivers approaching the rear of a collection truck to change lanes or slow down.

By Kristin Musulin • May 9, 2018

Waste Connections CEO says M&A pipeline as strong as he's ever seen

During the first quarter call, executives highlighted multiple new deals, recycling outlooks and their thoughts on the art of pricing.

By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2018

Advanced Disposal continues steady growth

The company has amassed strength heading into 2018, with good news on just about every front except recycling.

By Cole Rosengren • May 3, 2018

Few employees say they have a 'great job,' new Gallup report shows

Those with a great job were allowed to do what they do best, had the tools to perform their jobs effectively and had a job with a strong mission and purpose.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 2, 2018

Inside Republic's safety culture and technology outlook

After Republic was honored at NWRA's Driver of the Year awards, Senior VP of Safety Jim Olson shared high expectations for companywide driver success.

By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2018

Catching up with 'king' of the industry Jim Fish

Waste Dive spoke to the industry's most high-profile CEO on the truth about recycling, bonuses vs. wages, a "moonshot" emissions reduction plan and more.

By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2018

Expert tips on finding and retaining recycling industry talent

Recruiters recommend focusing on generational differences and marketing workplace culture.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 26, 2018

4 topics that are top of mind for the industry's leading CEOs

WasteExpo's investor summit offers a rare chance to hear executives discussing the latest trends together and in public.

By Cole Rosengren • April 25, 2018

Report: AI poised to retrain workers, not replace them

In a poll of 360 senior executives from North and Latin America, Asia Pacific and Europe, 75% of respondents plan to retrain their employees who have been displaced by machine learning. 

By Riia O'Donnell • April 25, 2018

SWANA: Industry fatality count rose to 132 in 2017

According to internal tracking, the association says the incidents last year included 38 workers and 94 members of the public.

By Cole Rosengren • April 18, 2018

UPDATE: RePower to break ground on new South Carolina project

The mixed waste processing facility has experienced some permitting delays, but is still on track for its planned opening.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • April 17, 2018

UPDATE: Senate confirms Trump administration pick to lead National Labor Relations Board

The news means a path to revisiting key labor issues, like the joint employer standard, has been at least partially restored.

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • April 13, 2018

Slow Down to Get Around advances in several states

Kansas, Maryland and Ohio all saw safety bills move forward as legislative sessions came to an end.

By Cody Boteler • April 12, 2018

Study: Employees want real-time reviews

More than half of employees in a recent survey said they want reviews at least once a month, and nearly all want managers to address performance issues and development opportunities in real-time.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2018

DC Circuit Court picks up joint employer case, citing 'extraordinary circumstances'

The move brings joint employment back into the spotlight and means employers will be without answers on the issue for a bit longer.

By Kathryn Moody • April 9, 2018

Enhancing engagement in the 5-generation workforce

Engaging employees at various career stages can be difficult, and generational differences can make it even more challenging.

By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • April 5, 2018

Tardiness affects fewer workers, but 25% still admit struggling to be on time

Younger workers are more likely to be late to work than older employees, according to a survey from CareerBuilder.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2018

Teamsters file overtime suit against Republic in Ohio

The complaint centers around whether "donning" and "doffing" time for uniforms should occur on the clock, an ongoing labor law discussion.

By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2018

Changing marijuana laws and the opioid crisis are prompting employer action

According to experts at the SHRM employment law and legislative conference, employers may need to reconsider their drug testing and use policies — both to accommodate new laws and reach out to those struggling with addiction.

By Kathryn Moody • March 20, 2018

Republic Services driver killed in Missouri train crash

The second deadly incident involving a train and a collection truck this year is being investigated by police.

By Cody Boteler • March 15, 2018

Waste Management's Bell on the tough job of MRF sorters and life after China

Waste Dive spoke to Brent Bell, Waste Management's head of recycling, about developing commodity markets, temp worker safety, automation, landfill economics and much more.

By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2018