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MN Supreme Court rules curbside waste not private
The U.S. Supreme Court regularly rules waste to be public.
By Nicole Wrona • March 16, 2015 -
Is bitcoin in the industry's future?
Since last summer, more customers have signed up to pay via virtual currency.
By Nicole Wrona • March 13, 2015 -
Plastics expansion collection in NYC proving successful
The rigid plastics recycling collection initiative began in spring 2013.
By Nicole Wrona • March 12, 2015 -
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New recycling law causing concern for VT's solid waste industry
With a statewide recycling ban set to begin on July 1 in Vermont, some solid waste districts are looking for exemptions.
By Nicole Wrona • March 11, 2015 -
Quest expands retail hazardous waste business
The company announced it has added more than 13,000 retail clients, including more than 12,000 through a new retail account.
By Nicole Wrona • March 11, 2015 -
BioCNG, LA, sanitation district expand biogas project
The "Vehicle Fuel Project" was created in 2012.
By Nicole Wrona • March 10, 2015 -
Garbage can relocation: good idea or bad idea?
Officials see the relocation of waste bins as a cost-effective strategy, while some students aren't as happy with the program at the University of Iowa.
By Nicole Wrona • March 10, 2015 -
Republic Services adds new AZ transfer station
It has the capacity to process over 420 tons of waste daily.
By Nicole Wrona • March 10, 2015 -
Waste Management named a 'World's Most Ethical Company' by the Ethisphere Institute
The institute gave the waste and recycling company the title for the eighth consecutive year.
By Nicole Wrona • March 10, 2015 -
Area Disposal acquires Peoria, IL-based Captain Hook Inc.
The former plans to merge the latter with Wigand Disposal.
By Nicole Wrona • March 9, 2015 -
Waste worker thrown in jail for starting route too early
The operator of a waste truck received jail time for collecting waste before 7 a.m. in Sandy Springs, GA.
By Nicole Wrona • March 6, 2015 -
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Wrightspeed secures more capital, CEO previews next moves
Ian Wright details the anticipated next steps for his electric power train company.
By Nicole Wrona • March 5, 2015 -
Nepal cracks down on Mount Everest waste
The volume of climbers is prompting concern about human waste left behind on the trek to reach the peak.
By Nicole Wrona • March 4, 2015 -
Fargo, ND, eyes CNG conversion for municipal vehicles
Fuel for its transportation fleets is one of the city's greatest expenses.
By Nicole Wrona • March 3, 2015 -
Report: Food waste worldwide costs $400B annually
A study by the UK-based Waste & Resources Action Program also found that one-third of all food goes uneaten.
By Nicole Wrona • March 3, 2015 -
Seattle food waste laws create surge for local composting business
Cedar Grove is busier than ever, but the company remains on edge about receiving contaminated scraps due to the substantial number of participants recycling food for the first time.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 27, 2015 -
City in Chile covers fleet with graffiti art to change attitudes about waste
After constant trash- and sanitation-related problems, Valparaíso launched the “Limpieza es Cultura," or "Cleanliness is Culture,” initiative.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 26, 2015 -
ME town considers constructing its own transfer station
The move is part of Madison's effort to slash its municipal budget.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 26, 2015 -
Iowa City brings Bigbelly smart bins downtown
The initiative came after a 2014 study of the city found that 40% of waste tossed into municipal trash cans was recyclable.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 25, 2015 -
Waste Management, Recology in talks with CA city for franchise agreement
Chico, CA, is working to negotiate the terms of a contract with two haulers that would separate services according to designated zones.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 24, 2015 -
Battle of the bins: Is a lack of trash cans to blame for litter in NYC subways?
The MTA attributes the amount of trash in stations to increased ridership, but many commuters disagree.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 24, 2015 -
NW&RA testifies against NYC transfer station plan
The waste and recycling trade association outlined issues that would face the city, workers, and businesses should Intro 495 become law.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 19, 2015 -
Rubicon introduces new technology to commercial waste industry
The Atlanta, GA, startup plans to use the funding it recently received from investors to expand its reach.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 19, 2015 -
Hawaii workers attempt to clear lava from transfer station
Crews are cleaning up debris that flowed from the Kilauea volcano in an effort to reopen the facility by March.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 18, 2015 -
CA port strike cripples regional recycling industry
Local recyclers have been unable to ship commodities overseas for months due to striking dockworkers in the LA area.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 18, 2015
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