Waste Management helps California boy realize dream of being a garbage collector

Ethan Dean, 6, will get to ride along a special collection route in Sacramento through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016

UPDATE: ReCommunity questions if Ann Arbor contract termination was financially motivated

Meanwhile, there is still some confusion over what will happen to recyclables until a new company comes in.

By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016

Bear hitches ride atop garbage truck in New Mexico

The rare incident is a reminder for industry leaders to be aware of bears and other wildlife.

By Kristin Musulin • July 25, 2016

NYC organics program scales up with new $47M long-term processing contracts

The Department of Sanitation has chosen six vendors to process material from residential and school collections.

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016

Man faces prison for allegedly attempting to redeem 10K cans in Michigan

The cans came from Kentucky and were bound for Michigan where the refund rate is five cents higher. 

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016

Is Clark County, NV losing money in its franchise agreement with Republic?

Haulers have been complaining about high tipping fees at the county's only landfill, yet Republic said it is within its rights to set rates at the current price.

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016

University of Montana questioned for outdoor e-waste storage

The campus currently stores old electronics outside on dozens of pallets that are picked up roughly twice per year.

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016

Tech, trust, and transformation: How Recycle Track Systems is taking the guesswork out of collections

"Everyone is looking to make a change ... They want to do more and we’re giving them the tool to do it," said RTS CEO Greg Lettieri.

By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2016

Canadian duo debuts prototype for 'Bin-to-Bin' sterilization machine

Mounted on a truck, the "Bin-to-Bin" system cleans and deodorizes cans more efficiently than hosing them down, and uses less water.

By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2016

UPDATE: Flint, MI City Council votes against hiring Rizzo Environmental

A resolution was passed to extend the current contract with Republic Services for three years.

By Cole Rosengren • July 20, 2016

Nashville looks for new glass collection solutions thanks to public interest

The city doesn't currently collect the material, but is considering a small commercial pilot program.

By Cole Rosengren • July 20, 2016

Iowa waste authority close to decision on allowing yard waste in landfills

The Metro Waste Authority is looking at potentially commingling organics at landfills with methane-capture systems.

By Cole Rosengren • July 20, 2016

Berkeley, CA contesting OSHA citations over worker death

The city will appeal six of eight citations regarding the Jan. 11 death of a worker crushed by his truck.

By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016

New Orleans 'trash king' returns to waste industry with new collection business

Sidney Torres IV, known for the company SDT Waste & Debris Services, is back with a new venture called IV Waste.

By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016

Fort Collins, CO close to approving long-discussed recycling surcharge

City officials have come around to the idea as part of an ongoing conversation about new zero waste policies.

By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2016

UPDATE: Santa Rosa, CA declines extension of North Bay Corp. contract

The city will open the waste and recycling contract to new bidders following an audit raising concerns about North Bay Corp.'s operations.

By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016

Recycling Partnership announces grant for recycling carts in Athens, OH

The college town will receive help in purchasing 5,000 new carts and rolling out an education campaign.

By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016

Researchers develop 3-D laser scanner that can map beach trash

The technology is much faster than hand-counting and could help with marine litter cleanup efforts.

By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016

Honolulu looks to install canal-cleaning trash wheel through fundraising campaign

Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii is raising money for a feasibility study that would look at replicating Baltimore's popular wheel project. 

By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2016

8 heart-melting stories of children who love their garbage hauler

Many companies' tiniest customers are also their biggest fans.

By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2016

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