Collections & Transfer: Page 101
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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 -
How two men are getting their hands dirty to highlight food waste
One eats out of bins across the U.S. while the other hauls organics from restaurants before it has a chance to reach the dumpster.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Fatal accidents involving waste workers increased in 2013
In the report's wake, the National Waste and Recycling Association is working to promote worker safety awareness.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Waste Management cuts off services to rural CA residents
Due to the difficulty of servicing the area, Waste Management is ending its hauling services to the Canyonlands by year's end.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 12, 2014
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