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Deep Dive
NWRA's Chaz Miller: Incoming industry professionals should 'be skeptical'
In an exit interview with Waste Dive, the 40-year industry veteran shares his perspectives on recycling trends and climate change.
By Kristin Musulin • July 26, 2017 -
Texas Disposal Systems joins the collection app club with 'Waste Wizard'
The company recently released the tool to give customers more interactive communication options.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2017 -
After 4 votes in 3 months, California town settles on service provider
Sonoma County Resource Recovery will now service Windsor, CA, after the previously selected company pulled out amid legal issues.
By Cole Rosengren • July 20, 2017 -
Minneapolis reports strong participation but low volumes in curbside organics collection
An estimated 43% of eligible households have signed up since the program was rolled out last summer. Now, the city is trying to increase education.
By Cole Rosengren • July 17, 2017 -
UPDATE: Plaintiff suing Scranton, PA over collection fees files for class-action
An estimated 50,000 residents and business owners could become co-plaintiffs in the suit and potentially receive rebates.
By Cole Rosengren • July 17, 2017 -
Waste Management sees potential in Volvo hybrid wheel loader after successful tests
The company experienced a 50% improvement in fuel efficiency when it ran Volvo's LX1 prototype at two California locations.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2017 -
Data collection at the front of new Recycling Partnership pilot in Atlanta
The nonprofit will be tracking the success of its recycling education techniques with help from Rubicon Global and Cascadia.
By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2017 -
NYC announces $32M rat crackdown with a host of new trash policies
In addition to investing in new cans, the city plans to reduce pick-up windows and require organics diversion in some cases.
By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2017 -
UPDATE: Waste Management to increase rates 8.75% in several West Virginia counties
After months of negotiation, the company has been cleared to increase its commercial and residential collection rates for its Bridgeport Hauling operations.
By Cole Rosengren • July 11, 2017 -
Miami-Dade County, FL may combat dumping with garbage fee hike
The county's garbage fee has not been increased since 2006, which has led to neglected services and staff cuts.
By Kristin Musulin • July 10, 2017 -
Diesel gas rates rise in 6 states
Frustrated state lawmakers pass gas taxes to begin infrastructure repair.
By Jennifer McKevitt • July 10, 2017 -
Recycle Track Systems receives $11.7M investment to strengthen market position
The investment aims to boost RTS's presence as a "market leader" and will aid the company in helping cities like New York reach zero waste goals.
By Kristin Musulin • July 7, 2017 -
DeKalb County, GA to replace curbside glass recycling with drop-off centers
After over 10 years of curbside collection, the county will now only accept glass at drop-off points, citing successes across the country in "yielding high-quality glass."
By Cody Boteler • July 7, 2017 -
Chicago to roll out 'oops' tag in effort to boost recycling rate
Facing high contamination and low participation, Chicago's recycling program is adapting the way it notifies residents about items that cannot be placed in the bin.
By Cody Boteler • July 6, 2017 -
Survey: Data, predictive analytics will drive change in fleet operations
43% of survey respondents said they thought big data will be one of the biggest drivers of change in the transportation industry over the next five years.
By Cody Boteler • July 5, 2017 -
Teton County, WY refuse centers in 'dire straits' due to staff shortages
As administrative employees fill vacancies, county workers are considering changes to collection services to cope with an increased waste flow.
By Cody Boteler • July 5, 2017 -
TDT report: NYC commercial recycling rates remain flat
New analysis from the Transform Don't Trash campaign, citing state data, estimates the city's commercial diversion rate is 22%.
By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2017 -
Waste Industries announces partnership with data company Actifio
The new deal is seen as a way to protect the company's technology systems and prepare for Internet of Things innovations.
By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2017 -
Recology back in the mix for Santa Rosa, CA contract as Ratto Group votes to unionize
Employees at the company are now part of the Teamsters, which is looking to play a larger role in local environmental issues.
By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2017 -
Garbage piles up in Greece as sanitation worker strike continues
Nearly two weeks of protests across Greece have led to growing piles of trash and tension among government leaders.
By Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2017 -
Toledo, OH struggling to reduce recycling contamination rate as it approaches 40%
The Ohio city hired part-time employees to inspect carts last year, but is still losing money on its recycling program.
By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2017 -
DC mayor responds to booming rat population with new compactors and cans
The infrastructure investment is part of a broader campaign to educate residents on ways to reduce rodent opportunities.
By Cole Rosengren • June 26, 2017 -
UPDATE: Fort Smith, AR resident to sue city for 'misuse of public funds'
Jennifer Merriott hopes to get residents reimbursed for recycling fees that were allegedly charged during a period that recyclables were headed to a landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • June 23, 2017 -
FCC wins $33M contract over Waste Management in Rowlett, TX
The deal in the Dallas suburb marks the European company's eighth U.S. contract and first collection routes in the state.
By Cole Rosengren • June 23, 2017 -
Opinion
The impossible task of changing stereotypes using stereotypes
In the wake of "Garbage Man Day," Marathon County Solid Waste Department Director Meleesa Johnson touched on why the industry must work harder to promote and ensure gender equality.
By Meleesa Johnson • June 22, 2017
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