Collections & Transfer: Page 56
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UPDATE: St. Paul, MN approves organized collection deal
Unlike the systems in some other cities, haulers in St. Paul will decide collection routes among themselves.
By Cody Boteler • Nov. 9, 2017 -
UPDATE: Mayor of Omaha, NE seeking public input on new solid waste contract
The city's current contract with Waste Management expires in 2020 and open bidding is expected for a new 10-year deal.
By Cody Boteler • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Advanced Disposal looks to strengthen city business, reports historic quarterly growth
The Florida-based company also felt hurricane and recycling market effects, but is raising its full-year guidance again.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Republic enters the fray with new lawsuit against Rubicon in Illinois
The complaint follows a similar pattern of calling Rubicon out for competitive tactics and container towing, and was followed by a motion for a temporary restraining order.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 2, 2017 -
BLS: Collection worker jobs to grow 13% by 2026
Recent federal data also project that the demand for truck drivers, mechanics and supervisors will increase in the coming years.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Report: PET container recycling rate down during 2016 in tough year for reclaimers
PET containers had a 28.4% recycling rate, according to the National Association for PET Container Resources and The Association of Plastic Recyclers.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 1, 2017 -
North Carolina church latest proxy in legal fight between Waste Connections and Rubicon
Rubicon says Waste Connections prevented the church from switching service providers. Waste Connections say this is a distraction from ongoing litigation in other states.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Courtesy of Waste Management
Coming off best quarter 'in its history,' WM sees positive signs for recycling
Waste Management has seen a few licenses granted for Q4 shipments to Chinese mills and is actively expanding business with Southeast Asian markets.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Courtesy of Waste Management
Waste Management hires first chief digital officer from within
Nikolaj H. Sjoqvist, formerly vice president of revenue management, will be responsible for all of the company's digital and technology functions.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Ohio becomes latest state to pass Slow Down to Get Around
Following a unanimous Ohio Senate vote, this would be the 17th law of its kind to take effect in the U.S.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2017 -
NYC Safety Symposium: Collection getting more complicated as cities grow
The third city-hosted event of its kind focused on how local service providers can better interact with pedestrians, cyclists and neighbors.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Report: Driver shortage top issue for trucking industry, but automation emerging
For the first time since 2006, respondents to the American Transportation Research Institute survey ranked a driver shortage as their top concern.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 24, 2017 -
UPDATE: In letter from Pruitt, EPA says no further lowering of RFS required volumes
The letter from Pruitt said that the agency would finalize required fuel volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard by Nov. 30.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Q&A
LASAN Director Zaldivar on franchising, food waste and the future of collection vehicles
Amid recycLA growing pains, Enrique Zaldivar told Waste Dive that LASAN's newly increased control over the waste stream provides further insulation from market whims.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Chicago plans to rein in 'excessive' refuse carts, not quite ready for PAYT
The Department of Streets and Sanitation already found "many unused or underused" refuse carts in two pilot areas this year.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 20, 2017 -
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Recycling Partnership's advice on National Sword: Keep calm and clean up your act
The nonprofit hosted a webinar about China's import policies, with an emphasis on quality and tales of tough price drops from MRF operators.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 20, 2017 -
New Zero Waste Design Guidelines aim to change the future of urban recycling
This architect-driven collaborative project rethinks the often overlooked role of waste in buildings — from construction to collection.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 19, 2017 -
China causing Oregon DEQ to consider unprecedented recycling disposal waivers
The department is considering granting waivers on a large scale, an unprecedented move in the state's recycling program.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
DSNY issued hundreds of commercial recycling violations — and haulers will be next
Since commercial recycling enforcement took effect in August, the local waste world has been waiting for the first hauler violations to drop.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Annapolis, MD cracks down on waste broker, cites code violation
City code requires businesses contract directly with a licensed trash hauler. Premier Waste Group's owner, however, claims he was unaware his company was in violation.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Teamsters, Waste Management and DSNY mobilize to storm-battered Puerto Rico
For two Teamsters who volunteered to travel to Puerto Rico, the mission is personal.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Surprise OCC price drop seen as latest sign China is serious about new trade policy
A reduction in import licenses has hurt export prices, doubled domestic prices in China and led to reports of stockpiling.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Republic calls Florida county's post-Irma notice of default a 'publicity stunt'
The 12-year relationship between Polk County and Republic is ending with legal threats and claims of $1M in unpaid service.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Enevo receives $12M in funding to expand waste and recycling services
The sensor technology company is now offering full waste services for new and current restaurant, retail and commercial property customers.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 29, 2017 -
How Bigbelly is leveraging its compactors for smart city solutions
The Boston-based company, known for its solar-powered trash compactors, is now looking at ways to leverage the thousands of units deployed across cities.
By Cody Boteler • Sept. 29, 2017
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