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Industry representatives skeptical of New York City's zero waste plan
Some say the city's aim to divert 90% of waste from landfills by 2030 is more of a goal than a plan.
By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2016 -
FMCSA seeking comments for demonstration of crash preventability program
In response to new legislation, the agency is exploring a system to make preventability determinations on certain incidents.
By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2016 -
WRAP survey: Obstacles to cause gate, tipping fee increases at UK MRFs
The recent survey found low commodity prices and increased contamination are causing increased charges at recycling facilities.
By Kristin Musulin • July 11, 2016 -
Alliance Recycling to shut down after history of citations, fines
The California facility is seen as a lifeline for many local scavengers and a blight by the area's newer residents.
By Cole Rosengren • July 11, 2016 -
Scranton, PA files liens on nearly $1.5M in unpaid collection fees
This policy is one of many attempts to recoup money from thousands of delinquent accounts.
By Cole Rosengren • July 11, 2016 -
Lawsuit takes aim at Waste Management's franchise agreement in Reno, NV
Multiple haulers have taken issue with the company's dominance in the local market.
By Cole Rosengren • July 8, 2016 -
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Hong Kong's beaches are blanketed in trash—but where is it coming from?
China is thought to be the waste's main source and the local government has not announced a clean-up plan.
By Cole Rosengren • July 8, 2016 -
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Deep DiveWomen in Waste spotlight: Big Truck Rental's Jeanie Dubinski on demanding a presence
Waste Dive caught up with this NWRA Member of the Year to get her perspectives on leadership, networking and bringing young women into the industry.
By Kristin Musulin • July 7, 2016 -
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NWRA announces third Safety Stand Down ahead of back-to-school season
The association's latest round of safety training will focus on driver distractions in school zones and around bus stops.
By Cole Rosengren • July 7, 2016 -
New website launches to highlight global anti-litter campaigns
Sponsored by a U.K. nonprofit, the open source Neat Streets site is meant for sharing strategies and designs.
By Cole Rosengren • July 7, 2016 -
Solterra Recycling Solutions acquires Bridge Disposal
This deal comes soon after Solterra refinanced its credit facility in anticipation of planned growth.
By Cole Rosengren • July 6, 2016 -
ATA report: Trucking industry spends $9.5B per year on safety
Driver safety training received the most funding, along with technologies such as collision avoidance and video recorders.
By Cole Rosengren • July 6, 2016 -
Regional recycling to resume with completion of Florida-based ECUA's new facility
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority aims to open its $10.4 million MRF in September.
By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2016 -
Organic waste contamination sparks debate among Boston businesses
Compost hauler Save That Stuff is facing pushback from local restaurants after multiple loads were landfilled.
By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2016 -
Eugene, OR launching curbside organic waste collection this year
Up to 1,500 households will have access to a two-year pilot program in the state's second-largest city by next summer.
By Cole Rosengren • July 1, 2016 -
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Oakland, CA landlords file lawsuit over costs of 2014 waste collection contract
Due to a complex contract, landlords have ended up bearing more of the burden as rates continue to rise.
By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2016 -
Report: Florida county solid waste authority broke open-meetings law
The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County violated the law by not providing public notice of a meeting on beautification grants.
By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2016 -
Houston partners with Strategic Materials to add glass drop-off locations across city
10 more locations will be added to make glass recycling easier for residents.
By Kristin Musulin • June 29, 2016 -
Closed Loop Fund loans $3M to Memphis to launch single-stream recycling
The city is receiving a $3.25 million no-interest loan to buy new carts and convert from its current system.
By Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2016 -
CieTrade launches new software for waste brokers
The software is intended to streamline tracking, billing, reporting, and other common tasks.
By Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2016 -
Canadian city may increase property taxes to help cover recycling program
Thunder Bay is exploring a new solid waste plan that would shift tipping fees away from recycling to fund landfill maintenance.
By Cole Rosengren • June 28, 2016 -
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Haulers in La Cañada, CA receive one-year contract extension
The only city in Los Angeles County with a non-exclusive system has decided to keep it in place, for now.
By Cole Rosengren • June 28, 2016 -
EPA announces $3.5M in workforce development grants
This continues the agency's long-running program of industry training for unemployed residents.
By Cole Rosengren • June 28, 2016 -
New York state legislature passes Slow Down to Get Around law
The law, which would classify sanitation trucks as "hazard vehicles," is expected to be signed by the governor.
By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2016 -
Report: Virginia's trash imports increased by 100K tons in 2015
The state is considered a national leader in accepting out-of-state transfers.
By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2016
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