Collections & Transfer: Page 59
-
Deep Dive
Waste Management CEO Jim Fish on rethinking recycling and the 'next generation of landfills'
Waste Dive sat down with the industry's top CEO for an update on CNG expansion, the Los Angeles franchise contract and the ideal CTO candidate.
By Cole Rosengren • May 9, 2017 -
Advanced Disposal projects more active year coming off long winter, Greentree Landfill fatality in Q1
Executives touted the CGS acquisition, a new Florida contract and more M&A potential as signs of a strong year to come.
By Cole Rosengren • May 7, 2017 -
Casella posts solid Q1, details plans to 'reinvigorate' acquisition pipeline
The company also indicated ongoing regulatory issues could cause it to close a Massachusetts landfill "in the near future."
By Cole Rosengren • May 7, 2017 -
All options on table in Boston's new 'zero waste' planning process — even franchising
With every contract up for renewal in 2019, New England's biggest city will conduct a wholesale re-evaluation of solid waste policy.
By Cole Rosengren • May 5, 2017 -
ISRI's 2017 legislative agenda exposes potential differences with policymakers
Taxes, trade policy, EPA decisions, state regulations and right to repair are on the recycling industry's radar this year.
By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2017 -
The Ocean Cleanup attracts $21.7M for Pacific trial
The Dutch startup touted this major financial haul before promises of a big announcement next week.
By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2017 -
Red River wins waste and recycling contracts over Republic in Fort Wayne, IN
The move, starting in January 2018, marks the Texas company's entry into the Indiana market.
By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The Wide World of Waste: New focuses on fuel and a corporate duel
This week's round up covers the latest corporate intrigue, more than a few local property disputes and Canadian litter worth $100.
By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2017 -
Sponsored by McNeilus
McNeilus refuse vehicles: The best are always improving
McNeilus' next generation Meridan Front and Zero Radius Side Loaders include enhanced control systems and technology for superior durability and diagnostics.
May 4, 2017 -
San Diego municipal fleet plans full transition to CNG by 2022
The city unveiled a newly-expanded fueling station that currently services 20 CNG trucks and can handle up to 152.
By Cole Rosengren • May 3, 2017 -
New Jersey becomes 15th state to mandate Slow Down to Get Around
The bill is dubbed "Michael Massey's Law" in honor of the late public works employee who was fatally struck by a car while loading a sanitation vehicle.
By Kristin Musulin • May 3, 2017 -
Republic expands CNG fleet, fueling infrastructure in 4 markets
The company has rolled out more than 120 new collection trucks and four new fueling stations in recent weeks.
By Cole Rosengren • May 3, 2017 -
LA Sanitation teams with ERI for new e-waste mail back program
Residents of Los Angeles County can go online to order boxes for a flat rate of $30, $65 or $90 based on size.
By Cole Rosengren • May 3, 2017 -
The Colorado city where residents are required to hide their garbage cans
Fort Collins is stepping up enforcement of an old part of city code that requires all cans to be screened when not in use.
By Cole Rosengren • May 3, 2017 -
Closed Loop report: Upgrading glass systems at MRFs could save $100M
Research shows that investing in new equipment can pay off, especially for facilities taking 10,000 tons or more per year.
By Cole Rosengren • May 2, 2017 -
How Meridian Waste's tech acquisition could spark a competitive advantage
The purchase of Mobile Sciences Technologies could make it more competitive with companies that are putting big resources into mobile apps.
By Cole Rosengren • May 2, 2017 -
Slow Down to Get Around becomes law in Iowa
Iowa is now the 14th state to pass similar legislation in a trend that has recently picked up speed.
By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2017 -
ISRI report: US scrap recycling industry generates almost $117B in economic activity
A new nationwide survey highlights the indirect creation of nearly 535,000 jobs with a state-by-state breakdown.
By Cole Rosengren • April 28, 2017 -
Republic CEO on Q1: 'You can't have sustainability without profitability'
Earnings showed a steady start to 2017 as the company continued to ditch brokers, rework recycling contracts and standardize operations.
By Cole Rosengren • April 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The Wide World of Waste: Local issues connect industry
A look at the unspotted trends, latest updates and weird news from around the industry.
By Cole Rosengren • April 27, 2017 -
WM reports big Q1, but commodity prices, Chinese buyers and Congress remain wild cards
The industry giant is outlining plans to hire a chief technology officer and focus more on "big data."
By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2017 -
Report: Solid waste issues more frequent topic for local governments
Waste Alert analyzed the agendas and minutes of 807 meetings from the first quarter of the year. The most common instances were financial issues, followed by planning for facilities and infrastructure and then direct mentions of companies.
By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2017 -
SWANA, EREF team up for needlestick survey
Their project is focusing on material recovery facilities and how operators can mitigate risk.
By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2017 -
Hawaii County reverses course, announces deal to relocate composting site
The decision allows Hawaiian Earth Recycling to maintain its 10-year contract with a couple of compromises to the existing deal.
By Cole Rosengren • April 25, 2017 -
New York council member calls for stronger 'zero waste' plan
Ben Kallos' bills would mandate 100% diversion by 2030 and the placement of recycling and composting cans in public spaces.
By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2017