Waste Management eyes new deal with Washington, IL

The new five-year contract is set to start April 1 and goes up to March 31, 2020.

By David Oliver • March 23, 2015

Los Angeles officials release report detailing illegal dumping

The report outlines potential ways to tackle the growing problems of debris discarded illegally in alleys and neighborhoods citywide. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 23, 2015

Waste Management unveils new CNG station in Chino, CA

The compressed natural gas station is open to the public and commercial vehicles, and will also be used to fuel the hauler’s fleet. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 19, 2015

Researchers developing innovative food waste transport system

New methods in waste management are being studied as a way of using less water and reducing disposal costs in the food waste industry.

By Nicole Wrona • March 16, 2015

MN Supreme Court rules curbside waste not private

The U.S. Supreme Court regularly rules waste to be public.

By Nicole Wrona • March 16, 2015

Is bitcoin in the industry's future?

Since last summer, more customers have signed up to pay via virtual currency.

By Nicole Wrona • March 13, 2015

Plastics expansion collection in NYC proving successful

The rigid plastics recycling collection initiative began in spring 2013.

By Nicole Wrona • March 12, 2015

New recycling law causing concern for VT's solid waste industry

With a statewide recycling ban set to begin on July 1 in Vermont, some solid waste districts are looking for exemptions.

By Nicole Wrona • March 11, 2015

Quest expands retail hazardous waste business

The company announced it has added more than 13,000 retail clients, including more than 12,000 through a new retail account.

By Nicole Wrona • March 11, 2015

BioCNG, LA, sanitation district expand biogas project

The "Vehicle Fuel Project" was created in 2012.

By Nicole Wrona • March 10, 2015

Garbage can relocation: good idea or bad idea?

Officials see the relocation of waste bins as a cost-effective strategy, while some students aren't as happy with the program at the University of Iowa.

By Nicole Wrona • March 10, 2015

Republic Services adds new AZ transfer station

It has the capacity to process over 420 tons of waste daily.

By Nicole Wrona • March 10, 2015

Waste Management named a 'World's Most Ethical Company' by the Ethisphere Institute

The institute gave the waste and recycling company the title for the eighth consecutive year.

By Nicole Wrona • March 10, 2015

Area Disposal acquires Peoria, IL-based Captain Hook Inc.

The former plans to merge the latter with Wigand Disposal.

By Nicole Wrona • March 9, 2015

Waste worker thrown in jail for starting route too early

The operator of a waste truck received jail time for collecting waste before 7 a.m. in Sandy Springs, GA.

By Nicole Wrona • March 6, 2015

Wrightspeed secures more capital, CEO previews next moves

Ian Wright details the anticipated next steps for his electric power train company.

By Nicole Wrona • March 5, 2015

Nepal cracks down on Mount Everest waste

The volume of climbers is prompting concern about human waste left behind on the trek to reach the peak.

By Nicole Wrona • March 4, 2015

Fargo, ND, eyes CNG conversion for municipal vehicles

Fuel for its transportation fleets is one of the city's greatest expenses.

By Nicole Wrona • March 3, 2015

Report: Food waste worldwide costs $400B annually

A study by the UK-based Waste & Resources Action Program also found that one-third of all food goes uneaten.

By Nicole Wrona • March 3, 2015

Seattle food waste laws create surge for local composting business

Cedar Grove is busier than ever, but the company remains on edge about receiving contaminated scraps due to the substantial number of participants recycling food for the first time. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 27, 2015

City in Chile covers fleet with graffiti art to change attitudes about waste

After constant trash- and sanitation-related problems, Valparaíso​ launched the “Limpieza es Cultura," or "Cleanliness is Culture,” initiative.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 26, 2015

ME town considers constructing its own transfer station

The move is part of Madison's effort to slash its municipal budget.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 26, 2015

Iowa City brings Bigbelly smart bins downtown

The initiative came after a 2014 study of the city found that 40% of waste tossed into municipal trash cans was recyclable. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 25, 2015

Waste Management, Recology in talks with CA city for franchise agreement

Chico, CA, is working to negotiate the terms of a contract with two haulers that would separate services according to designated zones.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 24, 2015

Battle of the bins: Is a lack of trash cans to blame for litter in NYC subways?

The MTA attributes the amount of trash in stations to increased ridership, but many commuters disagree.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 24, 2015