Waste Management: Recycling revenue still down, driverless pilot coming

The company no longer expects commodity prices to rebound this year, but is increasingly optimistic about all else. Plus, executives discussed multiple new labor retention initiatives. 

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2018

Number of employees offered employer healthcare is up for the first time in 6 years

While employers remain hesitant to raise wages, the tight labor market has prompted some to improve benefits offerings.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2018

Waste Management faces additional $72K fine in Omaha, Nebraska

The city will levy fines over further complaints that the company failed to properly collect trash.

By Jordan Schultz • July 16, 2018

Under fire, New York's commercial waste regulator looks to expand safety powers

Created to root out organized crime, the Business Integrity Commission is now in a unique position of being expected to pivot to a largely new role.

By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2018

Reporter's Notebook: Covering NYC's commercial waste safety politics

Statistics are plentiful these days about the fatal consequences of collection vehicles collisions, but consensus is not. Waste Dive breaks down data that shouldn't be up for debate.

By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2018

Supreme Court strikes major blow to unions

The decision in Janus will change how public-sector unions work, but it also will have implications for private-sector labor issues, experts say.

By Kate Tornone • June 27, 2018

New SWANA 'Hauler Safety Toolkit' aims to instill safety culture

The association touts this concerted effort to distribute a streamlined version as its "most important safety initiative of 2018" with the potential to reach a wide range of workers and companies.

By Cole Rosengren • June 25, 2018

National Business Group on Health urges employers to anticipate effects of opioid crisis

Before implementing a solution, an employer must determine the extent to which the epidemic has infiltrated the company.

By Katie Clarey • June 20, 2018

Supreme Court won't rule on rest break pay

DOL regulations require that workers be paid for breaks lasting 20 minutes or less. But employers remain free to set certain limits.

By Katie Clarey • June 12, 2018

BLS contingent worker report sparks confusion

Observers of the gig economy viewed the report with some trepidation, as it directly contradicts data independent groups released.

By Kathryn Moody • June 8, 2018

Ring: NLRB will publish joint-employment rule 'by this summer'

Employers may finally get actionable, long-awaited guidance on a compliance issue that has created confusion for many.

By Ryan Golden • June 6, 2018

Commercial zoning counterproposal introduced in New York City Council

The new legislation is said to be a faster way of achieving labor and environmental goals, though franchising supporters aren't buying it.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated June 28, 2018

An employment upheaval may be in store, with automation charting the course

Government and businesses are increasingly teaming up to prepare for the future of work, hoping to remain competitive and prepare workers for this expected wave of automation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 30, 2018

Employers may soon face a workforce that's young or old — with little in between

Multi-generation workforces challenge employers to come up with benefits offerings that meet the various and distinct needs of each group.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 25, 2018

How to know whether — and when — your workforce is ready for AR

Your employees may be more ready than you think, experts say.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 22, 2018

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