Keep it cool: Semi-underground trash bins will regulate temperatures, reduce odors

Sutera USA has created a waste bin that stores trash partially underground to keep it cooler, reduce odors, and use less space than regular containers.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 6, 2015

Nordic Waste's ship logo will still sail under Waste Management

Waste Management recently purchased Nordic Waste of Duluth, MN, but will keep the company's distinctive ship logo on its trucks and trash cans.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 5, 2015

Inland Waste buys Deffenbaugh assets in AR, KS

The Austin, TX-based company has purchased commercial assets from Waste Management’s Deffenbaugh Disposal subsidiary in Arkansas and Kansas markets.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 5, 2015

Spokane, WA adopts CNG trucks to cut costs and emissions

The City of Spokane rolled out its newest fleet of compressed natural gas garbage trucks, announcing that it will replace 90 trucks over the next seven years.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 5, 2015

Pennsylvania DEP fines Waste Management $500K over landfill odors

Waste Management has failed to control odors and treat wastewater at the Tullytown Landfill in Bucks County, PA. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 4, 2015

New transportation deal drops NYC trash in Delaware before Pennsylvania

A new 20- to 30-year deal sends New York City's trash to Chester, PA, after making a transfer in Delaware.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 3, 2015

Florida agency pushes for bear-proof trash bins statewide

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking help from the waste industry to mandate bear-proof trash bins across the state, in order to reduce bear-human interactions.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 3, 2015

Republic adds 17 CNG vehicles to Denver fleet

With the addition, Republic Services now operates 82 compressed natural gas trucks in Colorado.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 3, 2015

Waste Services of the Bluegrass buys Kentucky rival

The Lexington, KY-based hauler Waste Services of the Bluegrass purchased another Kentucky hauler and added a transfer station.

By Linda Tufano • July 30, 2015

Trash bin ads may prevent garbage fee increases in Indiana

The Common Council in South Bend, IN is considering selling ad space on trash bins as an alternative to a proposal to raise trash fees.

By Linda Tufano • July 29, 2015

Chicago cracks down on free trash pickup at 1,800 buildings

The Chicago City Council's Budget Committee is trying to eliminate a grandfather clause that has allowed more than 1,800 multi-unit residential buildings get free trash collection, costing taxpayers $3.3 million a year. 

By Linda Tufano • July 29, 2015

PAYT program saves Massachusetts town $51K

Hanson, MA has reduced its solid waste by 64%, more than doubled its recycling rate to 38%, and saved $51,000 in disposal fees after one year of its pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) program.

By Linda Tufano • July 28, 2015

Waste Management sues San Francisco to stop Recology contract

Waste Management of Alameda County Inc. is suing in California Superior Court to stop San Francisco from giving a $130 million waste disposal contract to Recology Inc.

By Linda Tufano • July 24, 2015

Curbside glass recycling will return to parts of Kansas

Deffenbaugh Industries is beginning a pilot program to recycle glass curbside in two neighborhoods of Prairie Village, KS, with a possible citywide rollout next year.

By Linda Tufano • July 22, 2015

State, feds investigate $4M tire stockpiling violation at Louisiana landfill

The DEQ says it did not approve a stockpile of tires at the Tangipahoa Parish landfill. Now, the parish and Environmental Industries Recyling are facing serious sanctions. 

By Linda Tufano • July 22, 2015

Can Vermont rely on its residents to recycle?

Statewide recycling became mandatory on July 1, but what happens if residents and haulers don't comply?

By Linda Tufano • July 21, 2015

Tweeting trash cans are newest trend in waste collection

Enevo is installing trash cans that tweet when they're ready to be emptied, saving money on fleet deployment and reducing container overflow.

By Linda Tufano • July 21, 2015

Waste Management buys D.C. Trash Service

The waste company has purchased D.C. Trash Service in Russellville, AR for an undisclosed amount. 

By Linda Tufano • July 21, 2015

Santa Fe officials, residents at odds over trash hauling, recycling plan

Residents have been very vocal in resisting the county's plan to select a hauler by bidding process.

By Deborah Barrington • July 17, 2015

UPDATE: Seattle defends ordinance despite 'trash-snooping' lawsuit

The Seattle City Attorney's office issued a statement defending a recent composting ban that residents and businesses said violated privacy rights. 

By Kristin Musulin • July 17, 2015

Waste Pro acquires three new trash haulers

The garbage company expanded its operations in Georgia and North Carolina, despite recent customer complaints regarding missed collections.

By Isabella Alvarez • July 16, 2015

Merging trend continues as Red River, PDC Services acquire new haulers

Following a trend of waste companies merging with smaller industry haulers, Red River Waste has acquired its third hauler since May, as PDC Services acquires family-owned Melton Trucking. 

By Jonathan Barnes • July 10, 2015

How mobile apps are allowing trash and tech to collide

From apps that list garbage pick-up schedules, to tracking systems accounting for the movements of trucks in a fleet, mobile technology is altering how business is done in waste and recycling.

By Jonathan Barnes • July 10, 2015

K2 Waste acquires third trash hauler since June

By purchasing a third trash hauler, LT's Garbage Service, K2 has exponentially expanded its business and geograhical footprint since its launch earlier this year.

By Jonathan Barnes • July 9, 2015

Plans for NC recycling center stalled due to opposing county, state rulings

A proposed 80,000-square-foot MRF planned for Buncombe County, NC has been rejected by local leaders, creating a challenging obstacle in Regional Recycling Solutions attempt for approval.  

By Jonathan Barnes • July 9, 2015