Waste industry employment at record high

Data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a seven-year low in waste industry unemployment. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 12, 2014

Waste Management accuses city of unlawful process for waste contract

The Oakland city council awarded the contract to California Waste Solutions, but Waste Management is crying foul. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 11, 2014

WV signs sanitation driver safety bill into law

The "Slow Down to Get Around" bill is part of a national trend towards the prevention of injury to waste and recycling workers. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 11, 2014

NW&RA names new safety director

The new director has 14 years of experience leading environmental, health and safety compliance systems. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014

Indianapolis wrestles with Covanta hauling contract

If the city decides to switch recycling services, it could cost $4 million every year, according to the terms of the potential agreement.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014

Curbside waste law passed in Newark, NJ

 The Newark City Council moved forward with its proposal to require all residents to contract with a waste hauler; recycling services remain optional.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014

Republic Services launches new mobile app

The waste and recycling company is streamlining its customer-service efforts, including the introduction of a new integrated consumer app. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 5, 2014

Santa Fe gets results of waste and recycling report

The city is studying the results of a report conducted to find ways Santa Fe can improve its waste and recycling operations. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014

Waste Management closes recycling plant, transfer station

The waste and recycling giant announced it will stop operating two facilities, a waste-to-crude plant in Oregon and a New Jersey transfer station.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014

Man steals garbage truck, police chase ensues

The thief allegedly jumped into a Western Disposal truck while it was on its route emptying dumpsters.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 1, 2014

Overwhelmed waste trains end up in wrong state

Railcars expected to transport trash from Long Island, NY were sent to New Jersey by mistake. Meanwhile, transfer stations were already overrun with large volumes of trash.

By Nicole Wrona • July 29, 2014

Comic-Con generates 23 tons of trash

Large events like Comic Con are known for producing huge volumes of waste. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 29, 2014

San Antonio announces curbside plastic bag recycling

The second largest city in Texas will launch the service on August 1 of this year. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2014

EPA proposes restrictions for waste at AK mine

The agency is eyeing restrictions to prevent nearby waterways from becoming contaminated with mining waste. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2014

Progressive tackles piles of trash in Texas town

Progressive stepped into its new role as hauler ahead of schedule due to the previous hauler's inability to keep up with curbside collections.

By Nicole Wrona • July 21, 2014

Trains given temporary okay to haul Long Island waste

Area waste stations are overwhelmed by the higher volumes of trash produced in the summer months.

By Nicole Wrona • July 21, 2014

Republic Services consolidates branding

The waste and recycling company is moving to augment its position as the second-largest waste firm in the U.S.

By Nicole Wrona • July 18, 2014

Wastequip launches new business for recycled parts

The equipment manufacturer announced it will offer aftermarket parts for waste and recycling equipment.

By Nicole Wrona • July 17, 2014

Trash showcased in 'Seven Days of Garbage' photographs

A series of photographs uses household waste to comment on the relationship of man to the natural environment.

By Nicole Wrona • July 16, 2014

Newark considers mandatory contracted recycling services

Some holes in the legislation may create collections issues, however. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 16, 2014

Covanta to finance $110M in equipment for NYC contract

The waste management company would use the funds to acquire transportation equipment used to haul 800,000 tons of New York City waste per year.

By Nicole Wrona • July 16, 2014

Nuclear waste disposal challenged in SC

A federally-appointed oversight committee wants to see a more strident environmental assessment for the disposal of German uranium waste in South Carolina. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 15, 2014

Casella, NY attorney general reach $100K agreement

The settlement stipulates that the waste and recycling hauler will pay New York State $100,000 for restrictive contracting practices.

By Nicole Wrona • July 15, 2014

NYC community groups redesign transfer station as park

Neighborhood groups in New York take on an "if you can’t beat 'em, join 'em" attitude about the impending transfer station expected to take shape under Mayor de Blasio.

By Nicole Wrona • July 14, 2014

NW&RA launches safe driver certification

The National Waste & Recycling Association created a certification program in response to requests for an industry standard for sanitation drivers. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 11, 2014