Majority of e-waste collected in 2014 not recycled correctly: report

According to a report, a majority of the electronic waste collected in 2014 was also not applicable for reuse.

By Nicole Wrona • April 21, 2015

After 4-year pilot program, Tacoma, WA expands commercial food waste recycling

A pilot program that converts organic waste into compost is expanding as the city aims to divert 70% of waste from landfills.

By Nicole Wrona • April 21, 2015

New meat detector could alleviate food waste

The device detects meat spoilage more accurately than packaging's expiration dates, according to a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2015

To infinity and beyond: Scientists point laser at space waste

Using the EUSO telescope and the CAN laser, scientists propose to locate and eliminate debris.

By Nicole Wrona • April 20, 2015

Rizzo Environmental acquires MI competitor

The Sterling Heights, MI-based waste and recycling company inked a deal to purchase Canton Waste Recycling, a hauler located in Southeast Michigan. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 14, 2015

Gary, IN, awards $20M waste contract to Republic Services

The agreement will see the hauler collect waste for the city for the next five years. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 13, 2015

Waste Pro to equip fleet with video cameras

The waste and recycling hauler is spending $3 million on cameras to promote safety and protect the company from lawsuits.

By Nicole Wrona • April 13, 2015

Fleet Management Expo postponed until 2016

The expo slated to take place in Indianapolis was canceled due to events surrounding the passage of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 8, 2015

Private investment firm loans $40M to Midwest hauler for acquisition

US Capital Partners provided a bridge loan for a regional waste management and environmental services company to fund its acquisition program. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 8, 2015

AZ adopts legislation to put municipalities, private haulers at same level

The law looks to have fair competition between all waste companies, public and private, in order to ensure comparable taxes are paid by all parties providing services. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 8, 2015

Cambridge Cos. awarded transfer station design contract

The Griffith, IN, solid waste design firm will develop the project for a station in Cape Girardeau, MO.

By Nicole Wrona • April 6, 2015

Western Elite acquires hauler, expands services in southern NV

Both companies are Las Vegas-based.

By Nicole Wrona • April 6, 2015

Unofficial Los Angeles trash strike stops

Around 60% of unionized waste haulers missed two days of work due to a labor dispute in the city.

By Nicole Wrona • April 6, 2015

Non-profit studies effects of plastic waste in NY/NJ waterways

NY/NJ Baykeeper launched a project to determine the effects of plastic waste on human and wildlife populations. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 2, 2015

Progressive Waste adds CNG trucks to St. Louis fleet

The hauler is working toward a goal of converting half of its St. Louis fleet to CNG by the end of this year. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 1, 2015

Orlando, FL, expands its 'green' fleet

The city announced the addition of five new compressed natural gas vehicles for waste collection routes.

By Nicole Wrona • April 1, 2015

Group recommends ways NYC can improve organic waste diversion

The New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund released the report.

By Nicole Wrona • March 31, 2015

Jury awards $14.5M to family of man killed by garbage truck

The man's name was Lary Blahnik.

By Nicole Wrona • March 31, 2015

Hauler joins fueling firm to open new CNG station

U.S. Gain is partnering with Emterra Group to bring the largest compressed natural gas fueling station to Ontario, Canada. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 31, 2015

Barges, not dump trucks, to haul debris from Alexandria, VA, job sites

The developer of the city's waterfront made the concession in response to resident concerns.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 30, 2015

Technology key in increasing safety for waste industry workers

The use of innovative tech, paired with education programs, has shown a positive effect on improving the safety of waste and recycling employees while on the job.

By Nicole Wrona • March 26, 2015

CA approves driver safety measure opposed by NWRA

The state adopted the proposal to reduce the speed for right-side driven waste trucks.

By Nicole Wrona • March 25, 2015

Most drivers fail to reduce speed around waste trucks, many speed up: study

Garbage collectors have a higher fatality rate than firefighters and police officers.

By Nicole Wrona • March 24, 2015

Sugar Land, TX, installs high-tech waste, recycle bins

The Texas town's solar-powered bins should help with the budget and make municipal employees more efficient.

By Nicole Wrona • March 24, 2015

Waste Management required to make divestments before acquisition finalized

The Department of Justice will not allow it to acquire Deffenbaugh Disposal until it unloads assets in specific markets. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 24, 2015