Waste worker runs collection route to train for marathons

Bob Melcher runs hauling trash to train for endurance events; he recently ran the Twin Cities Marathon in St. Paul, MN.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 6, 2014

Republic Services acquires CA's Rainbow Disposal

As part of the deal, two principals from Rainbow will join Republic in a new business unit. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 3, 2014

Civicorps recycling program expands after trash dispute settled

Participants in the program ccollect recycling and food scraps in Oakland, CA. After a waste dispute was settled, the nonprofit will expand its role to include commercial organic pick-up. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 2, 2014

Progressive Waste beefs up fleet, now boasts 400 CNG trucks

The hauler added 250 compressed natural gas trucks to its fleet since 2012. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 1, 2014

Tesla co-founder shifts focus from electric cars to garbage trucks

Ian Wright sees economic advantages on focusing on electric-powered transport vehicles.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 30, 2014

Investment in smart waste tech expected to reach $42B by 2023

There’s an interest among businesses and communities to reduce consumption, increase recovery rates and explore disposal options- leading to a growth in smart waste technologies. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 30, 2014

Napa, CA eyes increased waste diversion rates with $250M+ price tag

Napa, looking to raise the citywide recycling rate to comply with state requirements, could potentially see up to a 30% increase in costs by 2017.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 30, 2014

AZ plans Technology Recycling Day for residents

In an effort to establish a simple and convenient place for Arizona citizens to dispose of unwanted electronics, the state offers residents numerous locations that will serve as e-waste collections stations for one day. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 30, 2014

Waste truck causes fatal bridge collapse in Detroit

The accident left the driver dead -- the second fatality involving a TLC Waste Disposal Services employee this month.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 29, 2014

CA company converts food waste into CNG

The South San Francisco Scavenger Company has partnered with a solid waste facility to transform food scraps into compressed natural gas using a new technology. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 26, 2014

MassDEP fines NJ waste firm more than $100K for violations

The fines stem from National Waste Clean's failure to submit monthly reports for years and for its acceptance of hazardous waste from unregistered producers. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 26, 2014

BLS: Hauling costs continued to rise in August

Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed an increase of 0.8% in August.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 25, 2014

Score: Waste Pro nabs Orlando City Soccer waste contract

The fourth-largest hauler in the Orlando area has been named Orlando City Soccer Club’s official waste and recycling firm. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 25, 2014

NW&RA disputes NYC waste franchise savings claims

The NW&RA is questioning a Citizens Budget Commission report claiming substantial savings from franchised trash collection services.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 25, 2014

Can you guess the top waste stream in America?

The concerning answer, according to the EPA: Food.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 25, 2014

Clean Harbors starts work on Arkansas incinerator

The waste management company will invest more than $100 million in the facility.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 25, 2014

Gary, IN drops Waste Management

City commissioners cite poor customer service and missed collections as the reason for the move. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 24, 2014

Waste management firms refuse to haul Ebola-contaminated waste

Officials warn that the current medical waste management system is ill-prepared to deal with epidemics like the ongoing Ebola outbreak.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 24, 2014

Waste Management adds 38 CNG trucks to Detroit fleet

This is the company’s first fleet of compressed natural gas vehicles in Michigan. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 23, 2014

Can Seattle fine its way to a better recycling rate?

The Seattle City Council responds to a plateauing recycling rate by approving a $1 consumer fine for excessive food waste.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 23, 2014

Rumpke announces new regional vice president

The waste and recycling company named Greg Beamer its new regional vice president of southern markets. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 23, 2014

Waste Management, Oakland settle billion dollar trash spat

The messy -- and expensive -- saga comes to a close.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 22, 2014

Trash talk: Mayoral staff member disses Jersey City waste habits

A woman is getting positive feedback for her profanity-laced tirade against trash strewn around her Jersey City neighborhood.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 18, 2014

Oyster Bay officials sue yard waste hauler for $1M

The lawsuit alleges that contractor Reliable Wood Products stopped picking up yard clippings. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 17, 2014

First fully electric garbage truck in America hits Chicago on trash day

The vehicle could save the Windy City up to 2,688 gallons of fuel annually.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 16, 2014