UPDATE: Chicago mayor places temporary cap on trash pickup fee

Mayor Emanuel has agreed to temporarily limit the fee to $9.50 from 2016 through 2019.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 20, 2015

Smash My Trash startup brings compression technology to on-site disposal

The Houston-based tech startup is planning to launch in early 2016.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 15, 2015

Mack Trucks sees strong sales into 2016

The company, which produces waste and recycling vehicles, sees opportunity ahead.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 14, 2015

Stericycle pays $26M to settle lawsuit on overcharging

An employee brought the whistleblower lawsuit on behalf of the federal government, 14 states, and the District of Columbia.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 13, 2015

Switch from weekly to biweekly bulk pickup saves city $500K

Bloomington, IL has cut bulk and brush pickups from weekly to every other week, and is looking at other ways to reduce a deficit.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 12, 2015

Newark citizens propose higher taxes to counter outsourcing trash collection

Outsourcing to Republic would save $4.9 million, but residents say they're willing to pay more to retain city workers.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 12, 2015

Paris officials, garbage collectors reach agreement to end strike

An agreement ended the four-day strike, which had caused frustration among workers and piles of trash on the streets.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 9, 2015

Hauler killed by vehicle while collecting trash in Pennsylvania

The truck was stopped on the side of the road early in the morning while two workers did collections.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 7, 2015

Vermont's new recycling law boosting rates — and frustration

Despite some bumps, Vermont's mandatory recycling law seems to be working.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 5, 2015

How 'trash-snooping' in Seattle reflects an industry-wide privacy debate

When cities like Seattle pass trash and recycling ordinances, how do they enforce them and ensure privacy?

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 5, 2015

Bigbelly launches Connect: 'We're changing our whole business model'

Bigbelly's new Connect system offers 'turnkey' service for one price.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 2, 2015

TruStar builds CNG station for All Waste in Connecticut

All Waste is converting some of its fleet to CNG, and a new filling station helps with the expansion.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 1, 2015

Ares, Harvest Partners join funds to acquire Valet Waste

Valet Waste, which services apartment buildings, is poised to grow after the acquisition.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 1, 2015

Recology victorious in new San Francisco landfill agreement

San Francisco is switching from Waste Management's Altamont Landfill to Recology's landfill in Solano County, sparking environmental and social objections.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 1, 2015

Massachusetts town cracks down on illegal dumping in city trash cans

Residents in Worcester, MA have been illegally dumping trash in city bins, and Commissioner Paul Moosey is stepping in.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 30, 2015

Maine town diverts 56% of trash from landfill using PAYT system

Multiple efforts to reduce waste and increase recycling added up in Eliot, ME.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 29, 2015

Trash transfer station causes 'social injustice' in low-income area of D.C.

The pope's visit highlights the need to adopt a circular model of production in the nation's capital. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 25, 2015

California waste service retrofits SMaRT processing system

Bay County Waste Services in Sunnyvale, CA reports increased recovery rates after retrofit.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 25, 2015

New Jersey Natural Gas, Waste Management open public-access CNG station

The compressed natural gas station at the Waste Management facility in Toms River, NJ allows any drivers to stop by.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 25, 2015

San Jose may fine residents who throw trash in recycling bins

Recycling scofflaws in San Jose could face $50 fines.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 24, 2015

State audit trashes NYC subway waste bin removal program

New York's state comptroller takes issue with the subway system's pilot program eliminating trash cans.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 23, 2015

Long Island sanitation worker killed by garbage truck

A 44-year-old sanitation worker was fatally run over by his garbage truck in Suffolk County, NY.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 22, 2015

ScrubCan uses recycled water to clean trash cans

The family business is scrubbing the smell out of California garbage bins. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 22, 2015

Wolf of waste hauling? DiCaprio invests in tech startup Rubicon

The Uber-like trash hauling service is now valued at $500 million.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 21, 2015

Pennsylvania borough keeps trash fee consistent for 16 years

The town of Aldan, PA awarded a five-year contract of $900K to Suburban Waste Services. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 21, 2015