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Construction waste market to grow at CAGR of 9.67%: report
The Construction Waste Management Market 2015-2019 report shows how construction is a significant contributor to solid waste generation.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Toronto mayor urged not to privatize east-end trash collection
City staff says keeping the current system is the most economical approach to trash collection.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Volvo's ROAR project aims to develop robotic trash collectors
Trash and recycling truck drivers may soon be getting robot partners.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Springfield, IL clarifies rules for waste hauling fees
An unexpected trash fee in the city took customers by surprise.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Idaho city may follow Teton County's lead on trash and recycling contract
The agreement is sparking several pressing questions among the public.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 15, 2015 -
NYC officials want transfer station site named to Superfund list
Officials fear something dangerous lurks under the Gravesend Bay Transfer Station site in New York City.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 13, 2015 -
Public hearing set on plans to send San Francisco trash to Vacaville landfill
Now who's objecting to San Francisco's plans with Recology?
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 13, 2015 -
Clean Energy answers demand, plans 3 new CNG stations
Additional agreements for refuse were also announced for a California location.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 13, 2015 -
Michigan prepares to allow expansion of Detroit hazardous waste plant
The amount of waste is directly related to the resurgence of automotive, manufacturing and other industrial businesses in the state.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 13, 2015 -
Circular economy could create 3M extra jobs in Europe: study
A new WRAP study shows how the expansion of circular economy will greatly benefit the European waste and recycling job market.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Refuse revolution: 4 companies transforming the trash bin
From underground containers to sonar sensors, these companies are finding innovative ways to amp up the typical trash container.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Chicago adjusts garbage grid to reduce fleet, saving $7M
The city partnered with Laborers Union Local 1001 to adjust grid boundaries and reduce garbage trucks from 310 to 292.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 8, 2015 -
L.A. will pay $5M to settle lawsuit following fatal garbage truck accident
The city will pay the family of Flora Kohanbashiri, 60, who was struck and killed by a garbage truck in December 2014.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 3, 2015 -
Ditch the dustpan: Bruno is world's first vacuumized 'smartcan'
Consumers can now order the tech-savvy garbage bin, equipped with a vacuum inlet.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 2, 2015 -
L.A. mayor orders sanitation officials to provide explanation for poor services
The L.A. Bureau of Sanitation has been ordered to address tens of thousands of complaints regarding trash services.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 2, 2015 -
Honda opens its first CNG refueling station in Ohio
The Marysville station, which is now open to the public, is equipped to support waste industry fleets.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 2, 2015 -
Lawsuit won't stop solid waste takeover in Maryland county
A Harford County judge allowed takeover of solid waste outsourcing to Maryland Environmental Service.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 1, 2015 -
Reno seeks more oversight of Waste Management
The Nevada city wants to make sure Waste Management is fulfilling its contract, including charging the required rates and handling recycled materials properly.
By Linda Tufano • Aug. 31, 2015 -
Waste Management ends pickup in South Tucson over money
The city disputes the claim that it owes $300,000.
By Linda Tufano • Aug. 27, 2015 -
Deep Dive
WASTECON: Rubicon matches collection to needs of on-demand culture
On Wednesday, the talk centered on how advancements in technology may change the way haulers collect refuse.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 27, 2015 -
Advanced Disposal CMO named 'woman of influence'
Photos accompanying the Jacksonville Business Journal story feature Mary O'Brien in a gown made of newspaper.
By Linda Tufano • Aug. 25, 2015 -
U.S. cities take notice of AVAC waste collection systems
North America is catching on to tube-based waste collection as an alternative to trucks.
By Linda Tufano • Aug. 25, 2015 -
DTE Energy places Bigbelly solar-powered units in Detroit
Sun rises on Detroit's newest trash and recycling units.
By Linda Tufano • Aug. 24, 2015 -
Robotic trash collection tests to focus on increased safety
Robots in Paradise? Check out what's coming.
By Linda Tufano • Aug. 24, 2015 -
Fortune lauds Waste Management for environmental practices
The publication lauds Waste Management, but it's not what you think.
By Linda Tufano • Aug. 24, 2015