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Waste Management, FL sheriff partner up on sanitation worker protection law
The waste and recycling company is joining forces with law enforcement in Walton County, FL in support of the "Move Over Act."
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 14, 2014 -
SF's Recology snaps up controversial, embattled Community Recycling
Recology bought Community Recycling and Resource Recovery Inc. and the troubled Crown Disposal amid a string of controversial issues that have plagued the business for years.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 13, 2014 -
Dollar Photo Club
Tech from trash: How waste spurred the modern chemical industry
A new video underscores how numerous successful chemistry discoveries throughout history, including dyes and teflon, started in an unlikely place: waste.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 12, 2014 -
Proposed Sonoma, CA compost facility would process 8 tons per day
Sonoma Garbage Collectors is pushing a proposal to construct a composting facility as it appeals to the City Council for support to advance the project.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 12, 2014 -
Illinois' Area Disposal Service tightens grip in MO with 2 new deals
Area Disposal Service has inked a deal to buy two Hannibal, MO haulers as part of its plan to expand its reach in Missouri.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 12, 2014 -
Report: NYC marine transfer station could triple costs
A study conducted by NYC's Independent Budget Office estimates the transfer station's construction and management could cost more than $632.5 million.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 11, 2014 -
NYC adds 158 state-of-the-art, solar powered waste bins to Manhattan
New York City now has 174 Bigbelly solar powered bins—innovative machines that alert crews when the receptacle needs to be emptied.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 10, 2014 -
Robert & Mihaela Vicol
Maine DEP eyes big changes to state solid waste rules
The agency is looking to alter the hierarchy system used in the state and update reuse standards to a consistent model.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 10, 2014 -
NYC sanitation department: 94,000 applicants registered to take sanitation exam
The civil service exam for the New York Department of Sanitation is the most popular test administered by the city.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 7, 2014 -
Memphis, TN eyes pay-as-you-throw plan to salvage its waste budget
The Department of Public Works will be $10 million in debt next year, prompting the city to seek creative solutions for its escalating fiscal issues.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 6, 2014 -
No one knows where dead US Ebola victim's ashes will be disposed
Louisiana officials struck a deal to make sure the medical waste won't be discarded in a landfill in the state. But where will it, and other Ebola waste, eventually go?
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Haulers scramble for new LA trash plan bids
A new trash system in the city prompted proposals from 15 haulers who are competing for a chance to collect waste from businesses and larger apartments.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Advanced Disposal acquires another PA hauler
The FL-based waste and recycling firm inked a deal to acquire certain assets from a PA-based private hauler, Weaver’s Sanitation Services, Inc.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Divers remove 57 tons of debris from conservatory Hawaiian Island oceans
17 divers acting on behalf of NOAA returned from a 33-day mission to remove waste from one of the biggest marine conservation areas in the world.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Hazardous waste destruction system goes online in FL
The plasma-assisted waste destruction system was installed at a facility in Broward County, FL and is capable of eradicating various types of dangerous wastes.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 30, 2014 -
Report: Hauling costs increased in September
Labor Department data finds that waste collection costs rose for the fourth consecutive month.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Progressive Waste bids on NYC contract, again
The waste and recycling hauler announced its intention to submit a new bid to the DSNY following a second request for proposals.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 29, 2014 -
NW&RA throws support behind NYC mayor's 'Vision Zero' initiative
The association endorses the message behind Mayor Bill de Blasio’s campaign. The program was originally created as a way to reduce the number of pedestrian fatalities in New York City.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 28, 2014 -
How one company wants to spruce up trash cans
Garbage Pantz, a company that designs themed coverings for garbage cans, says the idea is taking off.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 27, 2014 -
'Waste crimes:' San Antonio mulls fines for improper disposals
The City Council will meet to decide if it should move forward with a plan to fine residents who commit "waste crimes" such as co-mingling or placing hazardous materials in the collection bin.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Labor Department: Record waste, recycling job growth in September
Employment in the waste and recycling field grew for the 8th consecutive month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Waste collection for the disabled causes political friction in Toledo
A review conducted on behalf of the U.S. Attorney in Ohio highlights concerns about complying with Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Pittsburgh to suspend waste collection for worker's funeral
Omar Hodges was killed when an unidentified suspect shot into the car where the waste collector was waiting prior to beginning his route for the day.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Port Authority puts brakes on Jersey City transfer station deal
The agency released a statement announcing that commissioners will most likely not approve the $10 million proposal.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Republic Services refunds $6M to customers in TX town
After conducting a review of its records, the waste and recycling hauler made arrangement to repay customers for extra charges collected from recovery and fuel fees.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 15, 2014
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