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

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

UPDATE: San Francisco approves 14% collection rate hike to meet zero waste goals

The new rate will start in July, with additional rate increases in 2019 and 2021.

By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017

DSNY Strategic Plan Update provides a look at agency's operational future

The new report offers details on MTS construction, Fresh Kills closure, electric vehicle charging and other upcoming initiatives.

By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017

Garbage Man Day organizers target public perception, stereotypes in weeklong celebration

Founder John Arwood said he hopes Garbage Man Day efforts will help "people in the industry to be looked upon as heroes." 

By Cody Boteler • June 19, 2017

UPDATE: California town reverses course, keeps $52M contract with Green Waste Recovery

Green Waste Recovery decided against locating a transfer station in an area that was controversial among lawmakers and residents, which helped seal the deal.

By Cole Rosengren • June 16, 2017