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Springfield, MO to study consolidating private waste services
The state's third-largest city currently has an open market system, which some residents say creates too much truck traffic.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 15, 2016 -
Allied Waste driver hospitalized, neighborhood locked down after chemical reaction in truck
Large amounts of smoke coming from a collection truck put a neighborhood in Fremont, CA on high alert.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 15, 2016 -
Republic Services opens new CNG fueling station in California
More than 75% of the company's local fleet now runs on the fuel, along with thousands of trucks nationwide.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 15, 2016 -
Some Maine towns still can't decide where they stand in state WTE debate
Four municipalities plan to give residents a narrow choice about waste disposal on the ballot this November.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 11, 2016 -
Truck driver arrested in California for allegedly transporting $11K of outside recyclables
The state's Recycling Fraud Team struck again to stop the redemption of 7,000 pounds of bottles and cans.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 11, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Industrywide driver shortage sparks opportunity, competition and a touch of fear
As the pool of qualified applicants shrinks, haulers are looking for new ways to sell truck driver positions to curious job-seekers.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 11, 2016 -
New Jersey borough may reassess collection plan due to lack of bidders
So far only one hauler has expressed interest in a collection contract for the small borough of Kinnelon.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2016 -
Report: New Orleans losing out on millions in sanitation fees
The city's inspector general says 17% of total fees weren't collected in 2014, continuing a multi-year pattern.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2016 -
UPDATE: NJ Senate hears testimony on bill to eliminate mob from state waste operations
New legislation would expand background check requirements after recent illegal dumping issues.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2016 -
FMCSA to hear medical opinions before deciding on sleep apnea rule
Trucking associations have expressed concern over operational and cost burdens.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Mid Michigan Waste Authority launches 'Be Smart with Sharps' campaign
The program will encourage proper disposal of needles, and will also encourage refuse collectors to report loose needles in curbside bins.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Indiana court says Ray's Trash Service not liable for customer's cart-related injuries
This is the second recent decision affirming that haulers aren't always liable for what happens with their carts.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Dumping practices raise safety concerns at Oregon county transfer station, landfill
The liability risk of allowing the public to throw its waste down onto an open tipping floor is being questioned.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Track trash: Major cleanup underway across 469 NYC subway stations
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has increased cleaning frequency and has new track vacuum trains on the way.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
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Mr. Trash Wheel may have a Baltimore-based sibling by end of the year
A surge in fundraising has accelerated plans for a new water wheel to collect marine waste in the city's harbor.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
State legislator calls for investigation into ongoing Flint contract issues
Rep. Aaron Miller says the city council acted irresponsibly and has asked the state attorney general to get involved.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2016 -
Waste Connections bringing organics recycling to California county
More than 50,000 residents of San Luis Obispo County will have access to the program by the end of the month.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2016 -
Jackson, TN finalizes approval of new contract with Waste Management
The city chose to continue their 30-year relationship with the company despite a lower bid.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Low Chinese demand for recovered materials likely to continue
Analysis from the executive president of the China Scrap Plastics Association offers a tough outlook.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016 -
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Deep DiveTroubled waters: How Rio's trash problem goes far beyond the Olympics
Seven years of planning for the Summer Games wasn't enough to rid Rio's waters of waste. So what will happen when the torch is extinguished?
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Virginia county announces plans for new $2.6M transfer station
Albemarle County must build an enclosed facility to meet new requirements from the state's environmental agency.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016 -
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Can the #OneBagOfTrash movement bring more awareness to the industry?
Inspired by the Ice Bucket Challenge, Cincinnati Councilman Christopher Smitherman hopes to encourage community cleanups.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016 -
UPDATE: Republic resumes Flint trash collection in temporary agreement
After public pushback, Mayor Weaver has reversed course and will meet with the RTAB on Aug. 10 to determine a long-term contract.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016 -
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UPDATE: NJ judge dismisses dispute regarding condo association, Blue Diamond Disposal
A fight between Blue Diamond Disposal and the Franklin Meadows Condominium Association has been described in formal motions as "playground style bullying."
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016 -
Michigan-based Rizzo Environmental Services acquires local hauler
Rizzo has added more than 50,000 homes by purchasing Duncan Disposal Systems.
By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016
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