Missouri city gives USA Metal Recycling operating permit

USA Metal Recycling receives special use permit needed to continue scrap metal recycling operations; agrees to operational changes after meeting with concerned neighbors.

By Sean Griffey • June 25, 2012

Advanced Disposal breaks ground on Georgia CNG Fueling Station

Advanced Disposal broke ground today on a $22 million CNG refueling center in Georgia

By Sean Griffey • June 22, 2012

Georgia city looks to Waste Management to take over solid waste and recycling collections

The city of Brunswick, Georgia is moving forward with new contract with Waste Management.  Contract is projected to save city $500,000 annually but could cost some city workers jobs.

By Sean Griffey • June 22, 2012

Mervis Industries announces new scrap yard in Indiana

The recycling company announced plans to build and operate a recycling facility and transportation hub  in Montgomery County, Indiana.

By Sean Griffey • June 19, 2012

Advanced Disposal orders CNG fleet to serve Atlanta metro area

Company has ordered 27 new CNG trucks and plans to build a fueling station in Georgia

By Sean Griffey • June 19, 2012

Covanta launches new metal recycling system at Fairfax, VA plant

The new system, a part of an alliance with Steinert, US, will prevent the release of 15,000 tons of greenhouse gases

By Sean Griffey • June 18, 2012

Massachusetts town set to enforce mandatory recycling, limit waste pickup

Arlington, Massachusetts announces that they will begin to enforce mandatory recycling laws that have been on the books for years.  Waste haulers also instructed to not pick up waste that is not accompanied by recyclables.   

By Sean Griffey • June 15, 2012

Contract talks break down between Teamsters and Waste Management

Possibility of a strike between Waste Management and Teamsters Local 117 grows as mediation ends with the union declining to vote on the company's last labor contract offer.

By Sean Griffey • June 15, 2012

U.S. EPA issues SmartWay retread guidelines

 Low rolling resistance retread tires will now be verified as part of the voluntary EPA program

By Sean Griffey • June 14, 2012

China to produce 2x the amount of waste as US by 2030

China currently produces 270 million tons of waste per year

By Sean Griffey • June 14, 2012

Republic Services landfill-gas-to-energy facility in Nevada addressing state's renewable energy goal

Company's recently opened landfill gas to energy operation is the 10th largest in the country and will power more than 10,000 homes.

By Sean Griffey • June 13, 2012

Waste Management donates trucks to train mechanics

Waste Management donating retired trucks to Vancouver Island University's heavy-duty/commercial transport mechanics program.

By Sean Griffey • June 13, 2012

Minnesota hauler's offer to upgrade recycling service may cost them contract

A proposal from an incumbent hauler to dramatically upgrade recycling service has ended up with the firm at risk of losing its contract.

By Sean Griffey • June 10, 2012

How2Recycle labels look to simplify recycling for consumers

Newly designed How2Recycle labels include a series of bars identifying the component parts of a package and what recycling actions can be done with them.

By Sean Griffey • June 8, 2012

Waste Management now in Teamsters cross-hairs; members authorize strike in Puget Sound

Waste Management offers union members 4% annual raise and $2,000 to ratify new labor deal.  Teamsters Local 117 remain unimpressed.   

By Sean Griffey • June 8, 2012

Waste Management Rolls-Out CNG Fleet in Ventura, CA

Company adds 23 CNG vehicles to its Ventura, California fleet.  New vehicles are 50% quieter and reduce 90% less CO than diesel vehicles.

By Sean Griffey • June 7, 2012

San Francisco Rejects Trash Service Proposal

After vote, Recology retains exclusive rights to garbage and recycling services in the city.  

By Sean Griffey • June 6, 2012

Allied Waste Lockout Continues

Next scheduled meeting between Teamsters and Republic Services division scheduled for two weeks.  

By Sean Griffey • June 5, 2012

Costco Agrees to Pay $3.6 Million to Settle Hazardous Waste Charges

The civil penalties are the result of hazardous waste violations between 2007-2012 at six California stores and distribution centers

By Sean Griffey • June 4, 2012

Palm Beach County Accuses Another Hauler of Improperly Diverting Waste

Republic Services accused of improperly diverting 2,838 tons of trash from Palm Beach to recycling facility in nearby Boward County.  

By Sean Griffey • June 4, 2012

GPS in Trash Trucks has Impact for NM Hauler

GPS system credited for saving fuel, improving driver training, reducing idling time, and making it easier to monitor pickups

By Sean Griffey • May 31, 2012

U.S. Loan for Huge Brazilian Landfill Gas Project Pays Dividends

A $48.6 million loan by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) supporting exports of equipment and services for the development of the Novo Gramacho biogas project in Brazil has generated 165 new jobs. The transaction is Ex-Im Bank's first financing for biogas reclama...

By Sean Griffey • May 31, 2012

Concord Hospital to Pay $200k in Fines for Improper Waste Disposal

Hospital is the first health care facility in New Hampshire to face civil penalties for this type of violation

By Sean Griffey • May 31, 2012

SWANA, NSWMA team up to distribute safety flyer

NSWMA's safety flyer program will greatly expand with joint partnership with SWANA.

By Sean Griffey • May 28, 2012

Covanta to Work with GMB Union on 95 MW Waste to Energy Facility

GMB is a UK general trade union that represents over 620,000 workers

By Sean Griffey • May 28, 2012