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New York State reworks solid waste rules to fight illegal dumping
The redrafted document covers seven areas of waste, from construction and demolition (C&D) debris to biohazard wastes.
By Arlene Karidis • March 2, 2016 -
Columbia, MO debate heats up over the cost and safety of roll carts
Proponents say roll carts would reduce injury and save hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, while opponents say the carts are not safer and switching to them would cost over $6.3 million.
By Arlene Karidis • March 2, 2016 -
Waste Management
Deep DiveHauler heroes: 5 garbage collectors who have significantly impacted their communities
From donating to the homeless to saving the lives of strangers, garbage haulers have proven that their actions can change the worlds of those around them.
By Kristin Musulin • March 2, 2016 -
Photo courtesy of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
New truck driver regulations threaten to cut industry productivity by 15%
Regulations such as the use of electronic logging devices, speed limiters, and seat belt mandates may all result in a loss of productivity, despite intentions to keep drivers safe.
By Arlene Karidis • March 1, 2016 -
Pratt Recycling has been landfilling Savannah's glass, much to the city's surprise
While Pratt must pay for the recyclables under its 10-year contract, effective until 2018, there are no terms specifying how the company must handle the waste.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 29, 2016 -
Caterpillar
Caterpillar to discontinue trash trucks and other on-highway vocational trucks
Caterpillar's market withdrawal comes less than a year after the company announced plans to independently design and manufacture its own vocational trucks.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 29, 2016 -
Volvo
Volvo develops drone-operated garbage collection robot
The working prototype is guided by a drone that identifies the location of trash-filled receptacles through GPS, cameras, infrared radar, accelerometers, and gyroscopes.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 29, 2016 -
Key West, FL may drop $586K on new trash cans to comply with Waste Management's standards
Per the city's waste service contract, Waste Management said carts must be wheeled, lidded, 35 to 96 gallons, and "suited to automatic dumping equipment."
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 29, 2016 -
The hauler high life: How garbage workers are cashing in on a dirty job
"I make more money than someone who went to college," said New York trash worker Tony Sankar to CNN Money.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 24, 2016 -
South Los Angeles' $1M cleanup initiative to boost sanitation services, add trash bins
"I am confident we can win the war on trash," said Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price regarding the Ninth District's "Clean & Green" campaign.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 24, 2016 -
Nicole Wrona
Waste Management fires 5 managers after audit reveals mishandling of recyclables
The audit of 14 North Texas cities and subdivisions showed that 8,337 tons of recyclables were dumped into landfills over a 21-month period.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 24, 2016 -
Orlando launches 6-month pilot program to test garbage, recycling pickup schedules
Seven neighborhoods will be part of the program that addresses residents’ complaints of recycling bins overflowing between alternate week pickups.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 23, 2016 -
Republic driver discovers man fatally compacted in truck on Ohio service route
The accident serves as a grave reminder for garbage haulers to follow "best practices" when loading dumpsters into their trucks.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 23, 2016 -
Sunburst Bin
Scrub-a-dub-dub: Sunburst Bin offers trash can cleaning service in Georgia
Workers pretreat bins and dumpsters, perform hot pressure washing, remove debris, and deodorize to prevent bacteria, mold, and mildew.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 23, 2016 -
Deep DiveService with integrity: How waste companies keep customers happy
A look at how Gallegos Sanitation, Casella Waste Systems, Waste Management, Republic Services, and others keep customers content through common challenges.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 23, 2016 -
Wheelabrator may be awarded $60M following tax dispute in Connecticut
The city’s $450 million valuation of the waste-to-energy plant is more than five to 10 times the assessed value of Connecticut’s five other plants.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 22, 2016 -
Solid waste workers caught idling for hours while residents pay highest rates in region
The Tampa Solid Waste Department paid 34,000 hours in overtime last year, with one employee receiving $200,000 over a decade.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 22, 2016 -
San Angelo residents surveyed to determine their waste pickup preferences
San Angelo Director of City Operations Shane Kelton said the survey will act as a tool to develop a service that meets the community’s unique needs.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 17, 2016 -
Deep DiveBuilding the business: What waste companies consider before they buy
"We see a healthy consolidation market in 2016," said financial consultant Michael Hoffman of Stifel.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 16, 2016 -
Flickr
Working Families Party joins NYC coalition to reform waste management practices
The Transform Don't Trash NYC coalition aims to establish commercial collection zones with one contractor assigned to specific areas.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 9, 2016 -
Wikimedia
Deep DiveThe CNG shift: How solid waste companies are saving time, money, and the environment
Solid waste companies are entering on the ground floor to build infrastructure in a relatively new arena, hoping to further capitalize on what they figure is a mushrooming trend.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 8, 2016 -
NWRA
Review: How NWRA's Safety Stand Down was received by the industry
The week-long safety training and awareness initiative brought participation and engagement from 60% of the industry.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 3, 2016 -
San Mateo, CA launches pilot recycling, composting program while reducing trash collections
SBWMA residential and commercial customers divert about 50%, but the goal is to reach 75% diversion by 2020. The 3-month program is a way to help reach that mark.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 3, 2016 -
CBC report: New York organics collection plan will pose steep logistical, financial challenges
Key recommendations were expanding curbside collections and the installation of in-sink disposers in neighborhoods with sufficient wastewater treatment plant infrastructure.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 3, 2016 -
UPDATE: Investigators determine faulty battery caused CNG truck explosion in NJ
Hamilton, NJ police have confirmed that a battery defect led to the CNG garbage truck explosion that damaged four houses last week.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 2, 2016
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