Report: Use of natural gas-powered garbage trucks in NYC rises 1000% in 5 years

A new survey finds the number of CNG garbage trucks is on the rise in the northeast.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 29, 2013

Garbage truck nearly kills curious boy hiding in trash can

A young boy from Yarrawonga, Australia really wanted to know what the inside of a garbage truck looked like.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 28, 2013

Oakland residents ask Waste Management to help clean up city

Areas of Oakland, Calif. are riddled with illegally-dumped trash.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 28, 2013

Cyclist killed by Recology truck in San Francisco

The cyclist was killed on the spot after being hit by a garbage truck.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 24, 2013

Little boy hit by dump truck wins $18.5M settlement

As a result, the city of San Diego's waste practices have come under the microscope.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 23, 2013

Two Republic Services workers win Driver of the Year award

One driver from Baker, La. and another from Birmingham, Ala. won awards for excellence in waste hauling safety and performance.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 22, 2013

Ga. county sues hauler for breaking waste monopoly

Only one waste company is allowed in Lowndes County, Ga.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 21, 2013

Not recycling? San Francisco trash inspectors will find out

If residents aren't properly recycling, city trash inspectors will issue a fine.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 21, 2013

Waste Management workers trained to fight crime in Palm Beach

Through a program with the local police, Florida haulers are working to protect their community.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 16, 2013

Recology pilots 'skipped service' discount in San Francisco

If residents can skip a week of trash collection, Recology will chip off a bit of the bill.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 15, 2013

Advanced Disposal worker robbed at gunpoint while collecting trash

A garbage collector in Augusta, Ga. was robbed at gunpoint in the early morning during his shift.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 15, 2013

Dallas haulers postpone flow control battle until 2029

Haulers maintained their ability to haul Dallas’ trash wherever they choose.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 9, 2013

NYC launches e-waste collection program

Larger apartment complexes will now be able to safely dispose of e-waste right outside their door.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 9, 2013

En route to landfill, scratch-and-sniff cards cause gas leak panic

A box of 25,000 scratch and sniff cards riding around in a garbage truck convinced a city that there was a gas leak.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 9, 2013

N.C. loosens leachate leak rules for waste trucks

Legislators are working to help loosen regulations for North Carolina waste haulers.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 7, 2013

Philadelphia to place ads on garbage trucks

The city decided advertisements on garbage trucks are a better alternative to tax hikes.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 6, 2013

On their last day, N.Y. transfer station employees take revenge

Washington County has sold five transfer stations to Earth Waste and Metal.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 3, 2013

Solid Waste Manager arrested while on collection route in Northampton, Mass.

Prosecution is pending against Karen Bouquillon.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 2, 2013

Baltimore man convicted of dumping hazardous waste

The man will spend 18 months in prison with two years of supervised probation.

By Shauna Blackmon • May 1, 2013

Republic Services strike ends in Memphis

After nearly two weeks, trash collection will start up again in Memphis.

By Shauna Blackmon • April 29, 2013

Dump truck driver charged with death of child in Toronto

After the accident, the Toronto City Council has voted to review the city’s solid waste systems.

By Shauna Blackmon • April 26, 2013

Over 1,000 Alabamians not paying Advanced Disposal

Advanced Disposal is ready to go to court over Selma residents not paying their hauling bills.

By Shauna Blackmon • April 24, 2013

Wash. tries to slap Waste Management with $2.14M fine

Nine days of missed service is proving costly for Waste Management.

By Shauna Blackmon • April 24, 2013

Garbage truck smashes into home, traps resident

The driver of a CSI Waste Removal garbage truck could not slow down enough when taking a sharp turn.

By Shauna Blackmon • April 23, 2013

Republic Services strike ends in Youngstown, Ohio

After striking for weeks, Republic Services workers are going back to work.

By Shauna Blackmon • April 22, 2013