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

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

Women 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

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

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

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

Maryland Environmental Service awarded $5.2M renewed contract in Harford County

The agency will operate Harford County's landfill, yard waste collection facility, recycling program, and a variety of other programs.

By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2016

Driver shortage creating collection problems in Kansas City area

Deffenbaugh Industries and Town & Country Disposal have each had ongoing issues with timely collection.

By Cole Rosengren • June 23, 2016

Plastic dumpsters may be way of the future, but have yet to catch on

The CEO of Hedstrom Plastics says the waste industry is still skeptical, but he sees long-term potential.

By Cole Rosengren • June 23, 2016

Chicago landlords may soon face fines for not offering recycling

The city plans to impose higher fines on multi-unit residential and commercial buildings that don't recycle.

By Cole Rosengren • June 23, 2016

NYC commercial waste safety symposium held amid debate

Politics weren't on the program, but the possibility of imminent change to the industry was in the background throughout the day.  

By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2016