Industry sees multiple opportunities to reverse BFI joint employer standard

The National Waste & Recycling Association recently sent a letter to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan urging action on a bill, H.R. 3441, that some in the labor community feel goes too far.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2017

Ohio becomes latest state to pass Slow Down to Get Around

Following a unanimous Ohio Senate vote, this would be the 17th law of its kind to take effect in the U.S.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2017

E-waste recycler Tech Dump crosses 20M pound processing milestone

Additionally, the nonprofit group has delivered over 327,000 hours of job training.

By Cody Boteler • Oct. 25, 2017

NYC Safety Symposium: Collection getting more complicated as cities grow

The third city-hosted event of its kind focused on how local service providers can better interact with pedestrians, cyclists and neighbors.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 25, 2017

Report: Driver shortage top issue for trucking industry, but automation emerging

For the first time since 2006, respondents to the American Transportation Research Institute survey ranked a driver shortage as their top concern.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 24, 2017

Advanced Disposal and OE 324 reach agreement to end Arbor Hills strike

Employees are expected to return to work today, after a five-day strike, with wage and benefit increases under a three-year contract.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 16, 2017

UPDATE: Strike continues into fifth day at Michigan landfill with no resolution

Picketers have reportedly been disrupting truck traffic and 15 workers remain on strike.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 13, 2017

Teamsters, Waste Management and DSNY mobilize to storm-battered Puerto Rico

For two Teamsters who volunteered to travel to Puerto Rico, the mission is personal.

By Cody Boteler • Oct. 10, 2017

Pearson: 40-60% of US workers are in declining jobs

Only one in 10 workers are in roles that are considered to be "growing occupations," according to the study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 2017

The 10 most common OSHA workplace violations of FY17

The top violations, which nearly mirror last year's list, serve as a reminder that all industries must increase hazard mitigation. 

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 27, 2017

Q&A: Waste Management CEO on hurricanes, China and the future of MRF labor

Waste Dive spoke to Jim Fish for updates on weathering market shifts, Los Angeles franchise implementation, robotics and more.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 26, 2017

Republic, Advanced, FCC caught up in Florida county's pre-Irma collection drama

Polk County threatened to sue Republic for canceling collections before the storm — and asked the other two companies to step in.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 15, 2017

After Irma, safety remains highest priority for collection crews in Florida

Downed power lines, impassable streets and standing water have put collection crews on high alert as they begin returning to their routes.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 13, 2017

San Jose, CA approves living wage settlement to avoid legal standoff with Republic

Republic has argued that the living wage requirement doesn't apply to temp workers under its commercial franchise agreement.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2017

Oregon communities shift to overnight collections and prepare for litter ahead of eclipse

An estimated 100,000 people are expected to show up for the event and traffic has already become an issue.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 18, 2017

Audit: Honolulu sanitation workers earning 'excessive' OT, abusing sick days

The audit was prompted by resident complaints about missed or delayed bulk waste pick-up and uncovered more systemic issues.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 17, 2017

Sims Municipal Recycling workers approve first union contract in NYC

The agreement comes after workers threatened a strike earlier in the year and later voted to organize with Teamsters Local 210.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 17, 2017

FMCSA withdraws proposed sleep apnea rule due to logistical concerns

After facing questions about the proposed rule's practicality, the new plan is to address concerns using existing programs.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2017

New NWRA President & CEO: 'Safety is in my blood'

In his first interview with Waste Dive, Darrell Smith pledged results on safety through more data collection and new efforts to change the industry's image.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2017

OSHA announces online app to submit injury data ahead of extended rule deadline

Due to its high injury rate, the waste industry is one of multiple sectors that this reporting requirement will target.

By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2017

Teton County, WY refuse centers in 'dire straits' due to staff shortages

As administrative employees fill vacancies, county workers are considering changes to collection services to cope with an increased waste flow.

By Cody Boteler • July 5, 2017

UPDATE: Rubicon fires employee at center of Waste Connections trade secret suit

In a statement, Rubicon noted the decision to terminate Jonathan Dewitt was made "out of an abundance of caution."

By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2017

Hazmat crew called in after Covanta facility temporarily evacuated in Pennsylvania

The state's Department of Environmental Protection is working with the company to investigate what caused the reaction.

By Cole Rosengren • June 28, 2017

Maryland Gov. Hogan cancels previous administration's 'zero waste' plan

Hogan said the goal of achieving 85% landfill diversion by 2040 limited local authority and was overly restrictive.

By Cole Rosengren • June 28, 2017

Republic's Don Slager lands spot on Glassdoor's Highest Rated CEO list

Slager placed 41st on the annual ranking by the employee-driven rating site, among many of the country's top executives.

By Cole Rosengren • June 23, 2017