Study: Insects' appetite for destruction major factor in diverting landfill waste

Take note, sanitation workers: bugs are making your job a whole lot easier.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 3, 2014

How one NY firm is helping hospitals reduce food waste

BioHitech America uses aerobic digestion technology to eliminate the massive amounts of organic waste generated at healthcare facilities. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 3, 2014

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The Rise of Recycling AI

Artificial intelligence has become increasingly common at MRFs, in collection trucks and even as a tool for consumer education at the point of generation.

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Republic offers to help Vegas businesses become better recyclers—for free

The firm is offering to create waste and recycling plans for businesses in Las Vegas, the site of Republic’s massive new recycling complex.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 2, 2014

Stella Environmental acquires Enviro Trans in bid for southwestern market

This is Stella's second strategic acquisition in the region.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 2, 2014

Iowa City expands food recycling program after successful pilot

50 households in Iowa City diverted 1,000 pounds of organics from the landfill within a six-week trial period.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 1, 2014

City of Gloucester, media clash over recycling rate

The Director of Public Works is questioning a Boston Globe article naming the city of Gloucester as one of the worst recyclers in the state.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 26, 2014

FL sanitation workers: 'Move Over Law' not effective

A law in Florida aims to protect waste haulers from danger on the road, yet workers indicate that drivers aren’t following the new safety measures. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 26, 2014

Aiken, SC considers privatizing sanitation services

In a move to save money, the Aiken City Council proposed contracting with a private hauler for the city’s sanitation services. But where will that leave municipal waste workers?

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 26, 2014

FL county adds 29 hybrid waste trucks to fleet

Miami-Dade County in Florida has added more hybrid-hydraulic trucks to its fleet, bringing the total number of hybrids to 64.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 20, 2014

Tulsa, OK waste board approves controversial green waste contract

The board's decision means that organic waste will be collected and incinerated at an EfW facility operated by Covanta. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 20, 2014

Uh-oh: Waste Management loses NJ transfer station contract to Republic

An appellate court decision will oust Waste Management from its Mercer County, NJ contract, and instead award the hauling and transfer station deal to Republic Services. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 19, 2014

Detroit gets curbside recycling, but delays persist

After many false starts, will residents of Detroit, MI see curbside recycling pick-up before the year ends? 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 17, 2014

Go To Parts names new business development manager

Wastequip’s aftermarket parts division, Go To Parts, has announced that Dean Rank will be its next business development and accounts chief. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 14, 2014

Advanced Disposal nabs WI hauler

The waste and recycling hauler has inked a deal to purchase certain assets of Wisconsin-based Badger Disposal. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 14, 2014

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

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

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