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The end of trash trains at Kentucky's Big Run Landfill results in layoffs
Under an agreement prompted by two years of residents' complaints of odors, the dump will now only take in local garbage.
By Arlene Karidis • April 21, 2016 -
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Mack Trucks to invest $70M in Pennsylvania plant, relocate chassis assembly
The Lehigh Valley, PA plant is adding on 75,000-square-feet, manufacturing information technology systems, equipment and tooling, and a building to do vehicle quality audits.
By Arlene Karidis • April 21, 2016 -
Toronto's new garbage bins fix old problems
Last year the city received 13,000 calls for service on the public garbage bins, but their replacements should reduce that figure by 11%.
By Arlene Karidis • April 20, 2016 -
Hawaii County DEM increases waste disposal options to combat Dengue fever
Cleaning up litter and other debris is critical to controlling diseases like Dengue, as various wastes can become breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitos.
By Arlene Karidis • April 19, 2016 -
OSHA report: Data on severe work injuries may not fully represent industry
Refuse collection is listed as the fifth most fatal occupation in the US, however a recent OSHA report shows the solid waste industry does not rank even in the top 25 industries for severe injuries.
By Arlene Karidis • April 18, 2016 -
UPDATE: Seneca County hires legal assistance in fight against NYC trash train
The proposed "train trash transport" deal triggered questions from residents about odors, site plans, and whether they can vote on the landfill permit extension versus trash trains.
By Arlene Karidis • April 15, 2016 -
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Is Atlantic City rolling the dice by hauling its own trash?
A November 2015 budget report for the city concluded contracting with ACUA would actually save about $863,000 per year.
By Arlene Karidis • April 15, 2016 -
Wheelabrator ends protest of SPSA trash agreement with RePower South
Wheelabrator now encourages officials from SPSA's eight cities and counties to dismiss "use and support" agreements that would enable participation in the authority past 2018.
By Kristin Musulin • April 14, 2016 -
Chicago suburb reaps benefits from extending Groot Industries contract by 10 years
Glenview, IL will now pay less for landscape waste pickup, is guaranteed no collection rate increase through 2017, and will see a 50% cut in fees at town-owned facilities.
By Arlene Karidis • April 14, 2016 -
Republic expands CNG fleet by adding 62 trucks in South Florida
Republic now operates 127 of these vehicles in South Florida alone, resulting in carbon emission reductions comparable to planting 76,200 trees annually.
By Arlene Karidis • April 14, 2016 -
Survey: Execs unsure if fleet management technologies result in savings
A survey of more than 500 fleet executives and managers showed that 45% of respondents are not sure if such data-collection technologies have had an economical benefit.
By Arlene Karidis • April 12, 2016 -
NWRA's three-year strategic plan aims to reduce fatalities, build partnerships
The goal is to reduce industry fatalities by 50% while addressing distracted driving and strengthening collaboration with other organizations.
By Arlene Karidis • April 11, 2016 -
Los Angeles looks at data-driven street rating system to fight illegal dumping
The $805,000 database allows residents to look up sanitation conditions on their streets, and is part of a larger $9 million effort to clean up the city's illegal dumping this fiscal year.
By Arlene Karidis • April 11, 2016 -
Waste with a message: Indiana city considers refuse trucks fitted to hold advertisements
Valparaiso's Board of Public Works hopes that the advertisement space will generate money for more new trucks and other department needs.
By Arlene Karidis • April 11, 2016 -
Hawaii County approves $6M for lead cleanup at Kealakehe Metal Salvage site
The County reports that soil on the property where Kealakehe Metal Salvage ran was contaminated with lead concentrations above Hawaii’s environmental action levels.
By Arlene Karidis • April 11, 2016 -
ODOT: Cleveland drivers are on a highway littering rampage
The city's clean-up crew leader David Reuse put the responsibility back on the Ohio Department of Transportation to reverse the trend.
By Arlene Karidis • April 6, 2016 -
UPDATE: Charlotte will still offer trash services to townhouses, condos—but may cut apartments
If the proposal passes,103,000 apartments may no longer get city trash service as of July 2017.
By Arlene Karidis • April 5, 2016 -
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Former DSNY officials announce support for citywide zoning system
Brendan Sexton and Ron Gonen say that implementing a "franchise" system for NYC's private haulers will reduce pollution, traffic, and noise.
By Kristin Musulin • April 5, 2016 -
UPDATE: Omaha considers yard waste study to determine best means of disposal
"We do need to modernize. I feel like our current service is way outdated," said Mayor Jean Stothert to KETV 7.
By Arlene Karidis • April 4, 2016 -
Report: Only 8% of waste at Ontario County Landfill in 2015 was from home county
The other 92% of the mixed municipal solid waste came from 26 counties across New York, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire.
By Arlene Karidis • April 4, 2016 -
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DC Department of Public Works hosts forum to build relationship with private haulers
Topics of the forum included the Sustainable Solid Waste Amendment Act of 2014, outreach and education programs, and communication methods between the city and the haulers.
By Kristin Musulin • April 1, 2016 -
Colorado city launches 'Click & Haul' program to deal with bulky waste
The Click & Haul program is a tweaked version of what started as occasional spring collections—which proved to be too costly.
By Arlene Karidis • April 1, 2016 -
Women-only trash teams define 'girl power' in Zimbabwe's capital
"We used to have health problems, high blood pressure, and tiredness because of inactivity, but I am now active," said six-year veteran Margaret Mugore to DW.com.
By Arlene Karidis • March 31, 2016 -
Several Maine towns mull over decisions for waste disposal contracts
There is little support to stick with PERC, leaving the big decision of who to enter a new contract with: ecomaine or MRC.
By Arlene Karidis • March 31, 2016 -
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SWANA: Recent spike in waste-related fatalities is 'unacceptable'
The Association reported that there have been 10 truck-related fatalities across the nation in the month of March alone.
By Kristin Musulin • March 30, 2016
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