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

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

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

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

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

Private carter hits 13 parked cars in NYC, highlighting fatigue challenges

A driver for Crown Container was suspended after reportedly falling asleep behind the wheel. No one was injured.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 25, 2017

UPDATE: LA City Council will consider motion to explore RecycLA cost reduction options in September

The council voted to continue consideration of a motion that would ask LA Sanitation to assess cost-saving potential for RecycLA at the next meeting on Sept. 6.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2017

Commercial truckers walk away from training and get stuck with debt

Some training programs for aspiring truckers leave students on the hook for thousands of dollars without real job prospects.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 22, 2017

Wave of recycling drop-off site closures continues around Kansas City, MO

Due to uncertainty commodity prices, local haulers are charging more for the service and local governments can't afford the cost.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 18, 2017