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Clean Energy
Industry associations advocate for RNG in feedback to EPA's proposed RFS rule
SWANA, NWRA, RNG Coalition and others filed comments to the EPA asking that the rule adopts a more "robust methodology" to reflect RNG production.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 1, 2017 -
NYC Mayor de Blasio endorses controversial transfer station regulation bill
The bill to reduce transfer station capacity in three high-traffic neighborhoods has been strongly opposed by local companies.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Nicole Wrona
Waste Management donates $3M to Harvey relief funds
CEO Jim Fish said taking care of area employees is "priority one," but the company is also focused on helping critical customers such as hospitals and shelters.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Pixabay
State, local agencies will phase in ELD compliance through April
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's decision to delay marking non-compliant vehicles out of service until 2018 quells fears of a trucking industry capacity crunch.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Texas may face years of debris cleanup in wake of Hurricane Harvey
Texas-based companies like Waste Management and Texas Disposal Systems have turned to social media for customer care as they face the long path to recovery.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Cole Rosengren
Deep DiveReport: NYC export infrastructure reducing truck mileage, but not built for 'zero waste' future
New analysis of the city's 20-year waste plan by the Independent Budget Office highlights the ongoing trend of high costs.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 25, 2017 -
Private carter hits 13 parked cars in NYC, highlighting fatigue challenges
A driver for Crown Container was suspended after reportedly falling asleep behind the wheel. No one was injured.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 25, 2017 -
UPDATE: LA City Council will consider motion to explore RecycLA cost reduction options in September
The council voted to continue consideration of a motion that would ask LA Sanitation to assess cost-saving potential for RecycLA at the next meeting on Sept. 6.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Pixabay
Commercial truckers walk away from training and get stuck with debt
Some training programs for aspiring truckers leave students on the hook for thousands of dollars without real job prospects.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Wave of recycling drop-off site closures continues around Kansas City, MO
Due to uncertainty commodity prices, local haulers are charging more for the service and local governments can't afford the cost.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 18, 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 -
London mayor releases environmental strategy with 'zero waste' goal by 2026
The city's draft plan mirrors others before it: reduce food waste, expand recycling access and organize commercial collections.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 14, 2017 -
GFL Environmental
GFL bears rocky transition while taking over thousands of Republic accounts
Residents of Oakland Township, MI, recently received local media attention after weeks of missed pick-ups.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Ryan McKnight
Deep DiveWaste Connections and Rubicon enter new legal battle over competitive practices
Rubicon is now being sued for allegedly interfering with existing contracts and having Waste Connections' containers towed unsafely.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Pixabay / Hans
UPDATE: City of San Diego responds to grand jury report on damaged refuse bins
The city maintains the damaged bins have nothing to do with the automated collections system.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 10, 2017 -
China rationalizes scrap import ban — and industry concerns remain
More details have begun to emerge from the Chinese government with ripple effects across many fronts.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2017 -
ET Environmental
Waste Management opens 100th CNG fueling station
The company has noted it is now running 6,000 natural gas trucks — and is working to increase that number.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Pixabay
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 -
UPDATE: Save our Seas Act passes Senate, moves to House
The Senate bill, which includes a resolution calling on the president to support research to reduce marine waste and MSW, now sits with two committees in the House.
By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Advanced Disposal racks up tuck-in acquisitions, raises full-year revenue guidance
The Florida company has completed eight deals so far this year, with no plans to slow down in the back half of 2017.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Permission granted by Austin Resource Recovery
UPDATE: Austin, TX set to expand curbside composting to 38,000 more homes
As a part of a goal to have curbside organics collection for the entire city by 2020, an additional 38,000 homes in the city will start receiving curbside collection in October
By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Nicole Wrona
Waste Management scores $133M contract renewal over Republic in Joliet, IL
The 10-year contract will actually decrease costs for residents and expand service, including curbside hazardous waste pick-up.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2017 -
UPDATE: Portland, ME, rolls out recycling carts and decides against privatizing collection
Maine's biggest city will get 25,000 new carts amid other potential changes to its collection system.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2017 -
DC suburb becomes one of few Virginia cities to offer curbside organics collection
Starting this month, residents in Falls Church, VA can opt into collection service from The Compost Crew, subsidized by the city.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2017
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