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Texas judge gives Rubicon a win in latest round of legal battles with Waste Connections
A new temporary restraining order requires Waste Connections to remove its containers from a Houston shopping center.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 28, 2017 -
The 10 most common OSHA workplace violations of FY17
The top violations, which nearly mirror last year's list, serve as a reminder that all industries must increase hazard mitigation.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Moving collections forward: 3 factors to weigh when considering franchising
In a conversation at WASTECON 2017, officials from two cities considering a franchise system discussed issues that are easy to forget about — but critical to think about.
By Cody Boteler • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Organix Solutions gets patent for unique organics co-collection system
The Minnesota company has employed the system for years, but this approval could help accelerate its growth in other states.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 26, 2017 -
ISWA President: 'Waves of change' are coming to the waste industry
A worldwide survey showed that most waste professionals think big data, sensors and mobile apps are the areas that most need investments by their companies.
By Cody Boteler • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Lytx unveils enhanced video software to improve visibility
The new program provides the ability to livestream video, collect 100 hours of recorded content on DVR and connect with up to 11 third-party cameras.
By Cody Boteler • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Wilmington, DE stops decades-long practice of free collection for 97 commercial accounts
The Delaware city has spent unknown amounts of money, likely hundreds of thousands of dollars, for this service.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Houston's curbside recycling collection suspended with no immediate plans to resume
Residents still have drop-off access for recyclables, but the city has determined that curbside resources are needed elsewhere during post-Harvey recovery.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Industry panel: Time is running out for a smooth transition on China scrap policies
Barring results from a U.S. trade mission next month, or other surprise developments, many are warning of a tough start to 2018.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Indiana county votes to save waste district despite opposition
Lake County — located in the Greater Chicago area — will continue to fund its solid waste district after two Republican councilmen called for the board to be disbanded.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Houston seeks help from Dallas, Austin, San Antonio city crews for Harvey cleanup
Dozens of municipal trucks and workers are already at work or on the way to assist their Texas neighbor in the coming weeks.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Republic, Advanced, FCC caught up in Florida county's pre-Irma collection drama
Polk County threatened to sue Republic for canceling collections before the storm — and asked the other two companies to step in.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 15, 2017 -
After Irma, safety remains highest priority for collection crews in Florida
Downed power lines, impassable streets and standing water have put collection crews on high alert as they begin returning to their routes.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Phoenix diversion rate jumps 10% as part of citywide recycling re-evaluation
The city is focusing on green waste, institutional recycling and more as part of a triple bottom line "zero waste" strategy.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Opinion
The driving soul of the waste management industry
It's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, so let's recognize the hard work of the men and women who keep our industry — and our economy — rolling.
By Cyndi Brandt • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Study: Food scrap recycling can work in cities of any size, though PAYT helps
MIT researchers examined the defining characteristics of programs in dozens of mid-sized cities around the country.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Triple Flare Recycling diverts 44% of waste from crews battling Oregon wildfire
As the Whitewater Fire burns in Willamette National Forest, the Oregon-based company is helping firefighters keep waste out of landfills and litter out of the forest.
By Cody Boteler • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Texas suspends environmental regulations for Harvey debris cleanup
Governor Greg Abbott approved the request for suspension of various TCEQ rules including permitting regulations and pollution control standards.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Top execs: Future of recycling to be driven by franchise contracts and revenue sharing
Executives from Waste Management, Republic Services and Casella discussed their preferences during the Resource Recycling Conference.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Industry associations advocate for RNG in feedback to EPA's proposed RFS rule
SWANA, NWRA, RNG Coalition and others filed comments to the EPA asking that the rule adopts a more "robust methodology" to reflect RNG production.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 1, 2017 -
NYC Mayor de Blasio endorses controversial transfer station regulation bill
The bill to reduce transfer station capacity in three high-traffic neighborhoods has been strongly opposed by local companies.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Waste Management donates $3M to Harvey relief funds
CEO Jim Fish said taking care of area employees is "priority one," but the company is also focused on helping critical customers such as hospitals and shelters.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 30, 2017 -
State, local agencies will phase in ELD compliance through April
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's decision to delay marking non-compliant vehicles out of service until 2018 quells fears of a trucking industry capacity crunch.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Texas may face years of debris cleanup in wake of Hurricane Harvey
Texas-based companies like Waste Management and Texas Disposal Systems have turned to social media for customer care as they face the long path to recovery.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Report: NYC export infrastructure reducing truck mileage, but not built for 'zero waste' future
New analysis of the city's 20-year waste plan by the Independent Budget Office highlights the ongoing trend of high costs.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 25, 2017