Kalish Environmental may launch 'garbage war' in Las Vegas

Steve Kalish gambles on return to waste management.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 18, 2015

More Colorado residents call for bear-resistant trash bins

An incident that ended with two bear cubs fatally shot prompts a call for a trash bin ordinance.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 18, 2015

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

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

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