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New Jersey borough may reassess collection plan due to lack of bidders
So far only one hauler has expressed interest in a collection contract for the small borough of Kinnelon.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2016 -
Report: New Orleans losing out on millions in sanitation fees
The city's inspector general says 17% of total fees weren't collected in 2014, continuing a multi-year pattern.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2016 -
UPDATE: NJ Senate hears testimony on bill to eliminate mob from state waste operations
New legislation would expand background check requirements after recent illegal dumping issues.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2016 -
FMCSA to hear medical opinions before deciding on sleep apnea rule
Trucking associations have expressed concern over operational and cost burdens.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Mid Michigan Waste Authority launches 'Be Smart with Sharps' campaign
The program will encourage proper disposal of needles, and will also encourage refuse collectors to report loose needles in curbside bins.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Indiana court says Ray's Trash Service not liable for customer's cart-related injuries
This is the second recent decision affirming that haulers aren't always liable for what happens with their carts.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Dumping practices raise safety concerns at Oregon county transfer station, landfill
The liability risk of allowing the public to throw its waste down onto an open tipping floor is being questioned.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Track trash: Major cleanup underway across 469 NYC subway stations
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has increased cleaning frequency and has new track vacuum trains on the way.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Mr. Trash Wheel may have a Baltimore-based sibling by end of the year
A surge in fundraising has accelerated plans for a new water wheel to collect marine waste in the city's harbor.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
State legislator calls for investigation into ongoing Flint contract issues
Rep. Aaron Miller says the city council acted irresponsibly and has asked the state attorney general to get involved.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2016 -
Waste Connections bringing organics recycling to California county
More than 50,000 residents of San Luis Obispo County will have access to the program by the end of the month.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2016 -
Jackson, TN finalizes approval of new contract with Waste Management
The city chose to continue their 30-year relationship with the company despite a lower bid.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Low Chinese demand for recovered materials likely to continue
Analysis from the executive president of the China Scrap Plastics Association offers a tough outlook.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Troubled waters: How Rio's trash problem goes far beyond the Olympics
Seven years of planning for the Summer Games wasn't enough to rid Rio's waters of waste. So what will happen when the torch is extinguished?
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Virginia county announces plans for new $2.6M transfer station
Albemarle County must build an enclosed facility to meet new requirements from the state's environmental agency.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016 -
Can the #OneBagOfTrash movement bring more awareness to the industry?
Inspired by the Ice Bucket Challenge, Cincinnati Councilman Christopher Smitherman hopes to encourage community cleanups.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016 -
UPDATE: Republic resumes Flint trash collection in temporary agreement
After public pushback, Mayor Weaver has reversed course and will meet with the RTAB on Aug. 10 to determine a long-term contract.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016 -
UPDATE: NJ judge dismisses dispute regarding condo association, Blue Diamond Disposal
A fight between Blue Diamond Disposal and the Franklin Meadows Condominium Association has been described in formal motions as "playground style bullying."
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016 -
Michigan-based Rizzo Environmental Services acquires local hauler
Rizzo has added more than 50,000 homes by purchasing Duncan Disposal Systems.
By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016 -
Medical Waste Management Association launches to address industry goals
The nonprofit trade group aims to unify companies in the growing biohazard and medical waste disposal industry.
By Cole Rosengren • July 28, 2016 -
Arizona county looking for alternative to increasingly expensive landfill
The operating costs for Santa Cruz County's Rio Rico Landfill will soon outpace revenues.
By Cole Rosengren • July 28, 2016 -
UPDATE: Deffenbaugh Industries working to train new drivers, improve services in Kansas
Some residents claim that their waste hasn't been collected in weeks, and the company is blaming an ongoing driver shortage.
By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016 -
NYC Department of Sanitation fleet highlighted for use of clean fuel, new technologies
DSNY's efforts to reduce truck emissions have been recognized as a key part of meeting the city's long-term sustainability goals.
By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016 -
Scranton, PA moves toward updating recycling program for first time in 26 years
The Scranton City Council will vote on an ordinance this week to update regulations for a low-performing program.
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016 -
Waste Management helps California boy realize dream of being a garbage collector
Ethan Dean, 6, will get to ride along a special collection route in Sacramento through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016
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