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Rubicon Global unveils first public partnership with Atlanta
The six-month pilot program will deploy Rubicon's technology across the city's Department of Public Works fleet.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 2, 2016 -
UPDATE: Jupiter, FL council to vote on Advanced Disposal bid protest
The bid protest was spurred by claims that Waste Management cheated its way into a contract.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 2, 2016 -
Trucking industry working to comply with complex electronic logging device mandate
ELDs technically do not have to be certified until December 2017 and other options may allow fleets to buy more time.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 2, 2016 -
Fresno, CA plans crackdown on recycling centers in residential areas
Concerns about homelessness and zoning regulations have spurred the city to review the operations.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Community group targets Brooklyn, NY transfer station for 1,200 alleged violations
A report and rally outside the facility were the latest salvos in New York's ongoing commercial waste debate.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Report: Municipalities should consider more than price when negotiating private contracts
The ITPI report analyzes 10 contracts from around the country based on how well their terms serve municipalities.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Biffa teams up with UK county to prosecute dangerous driving
The program will go after drivers who endanger workers by cutting around trucks onto sidewalks.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 29, 2016 -
Successful recycling efforts may cause Covanta to close Connecticut transfer station
The company wants to close its Wallingford facility though the town says this will affect its budget.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 29, 2016 -
Florida cities invest in automated collection boats to clean up canals
Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach have increased their efforts to keep debris out of local waterways.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Waste Management partners with California nonprofit for driver apprenticeship program
Local residents can become union drivers after two years of training through Oakland Civicorps.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Oakland, CA looking for solutions to illegal dumping epidemic
The city currently has 38 full-time employees working seven days per week to address the problem.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Deep Dive
6 futuristic design concepts that could create a 'wasteless' society
Architects envision a world of symbiotic urban living, ocean filtration and 3-D printed underwater cities in these far-out concepts.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 21, 2016 -
UPDATE: Milpitas, CA awards collection contract to Garden City Sanitation
The decision will end a decades-long relationship between Milpitas and Republic Services.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 18, 2016 -
'Smart' waste collection tech market projected for exponential growth in coming years
A new report from Navigant Research projects the market could be worth nearly $224 million by 2025.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Competitors go after Republic's strong position in Southern Nevada
Multiple companies say that Republic's numerous franchise agreements in the area give the company an unfair advantage.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Toronto will continue to delay decision to privatize east-end collections
This is the second major delay in this decision for the city as officials continue to discuss budgets.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Automaker BYD brings 100-mile electric garbage truck to the US
The company has partnered with Wayne Engineering for a truck that is estimated to reduce operating costs 58% per mile.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 14, 2016 -
Missouri city says Advanced Disposal trucks are ruining roads
Kirksville's public works director says the trucks are heavier than allowed by state statute and this is costing the city money.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 11, 2016 -
FCC awarded contract to process recyclables from Dallas suburb
Material from University Park, TX will be processed at a new MRF in Dallas set to open in 2017.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 10, 2016 -
Waste Away Systems debuts new $1.4M transfer station in Ohio
The new drop-off center for residents is intended to increase local recycling diversion rates.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 9, 2016 -
Recyclers are ready to dispose of campaign yard signs
Haulers and municipalities in many states are spreading the word that the signs shouldn't be tossed in the trash.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Valet Waste allegedly trashing recyclables at multiple Northwest apartment complexes
The hauler charges extra for recycling services even though witnesses say items have been mixed with refuse at many apartment complexes.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Disney World custodians not seeing a bright future for new trash-tracking pilot
Workers will now carry iPhones which track their movements and intend to increase proper waste collections.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 7, 2016 -
DSNY payroll costs are increasing — along with complaint calls
Data from a nonpartisan watchdog organization shows payroll costs have increased 13% since 2014.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Northeast recyclers: Organics collection is not recycling — and it is not free
Speakers at the Northeast Recycling Council's fall conference offered lessons from one of the country's leading regions in organics recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 3, 2016
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