Collections & Transfer: Page 77
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San Jose settles lawsuit and agrees to $100 million waterway cleanup
The city will work on a number of environmental issues, including trash collection in creeks, over the next 10 years.
By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2016 -
Mack Trucks debuts electric collection vehicle prototype
The company's collaboration with Wrightspeed is one of many new advances in truck technology.
By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2016 -
Study shows new potential for solving ocean plastic crisis
Research has found that debris can eventually escape large gyres and make collection easier.
By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2016 -
International Truck launches plan to help with driver shortage
The new DriverFirst initiative aims to highlight the driving experience.
By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2016 -
Portland, ME looks at revamping collection operation
Maine's largest city aims to keep its pay-as-you-throw system and move to more modern bins.
By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2016 -
Prototype could capture satellite trash in space
The European Space Agency debuted the prototype as part of its ongoing Clean Space Initiative.
By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2016 -
UPDATE: Long Beach, CA decides on Waste Management for 10-year recycling contract
An outside review found no major issues, but it cited irregularities during the process.
By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2016 -
What the U.S. can learn from Paris labor strike
Curbside collection has been effectively stopped in nearly half of the city since Monday in protest of pending labor reforms.
By Cole Rosengren • June 9, 2016 -
Fight over Brooklyn marine transfer station goes to court
Opponents of the project aim to have its permit revoked due to toxic elements found at the site.
By Cole Rosengren • June 9, 2016 -
SWANA, NGVA to develop best safety practices for use of natural-gas fleets
The partners announced the safety-focused collaboration this week at WasteExpo in Las Vegas.
By Kristin Musulin • June 9, 2016 -
Federal rule requires passengers to wear seat belts in commercial vehicles
Many local haulers who do not cross state lines are exempt.
By Cole Rosengren • June 8, 2016 -
Safe Fleet acquires new company, plans expansion into waste industry
The company acquired FleetMind, which specializes in onboard computing systems for waste collection trucks.
By Cole Rosengren • June 7, 2016 -
Report says West Virginia capital's recycling program operates at a loss
Charleston faces the conundrum of low participation and high recycling costs.
By Cole Rosengren • June 6, 2016 -
Audit of Santa Rosa hauler alleges long list of major issues
According to the findings, North Bay Corp. is violating its franchise agreement, which city officials say they may not renew.
By Cole Rosengren • June 6, 2016 -
Survey: Tsunami not the main cause of Hawaiian beach litter
An aerial survey by the Japan Tsunami Gift Fund mapped common everyday items as primary contributors to the state's marine debris.
By Cole Rosengren • June 5, 2016 -
UPDATE: Former solid waste manager authorized commingling of waste in Portland, ME
A cellphone video showed two collection workers throwing all bags into the same truck last month.
By Cole Rosengren • June 3, 2016 -
Debate over St. Paul, MN collection system continues
Residents and haulers have mixed opinions on whether the city should move to a coordinated collection structure.
By Cole Rosengren • June 3, 2016 -
Lakeshore Recycling to outfit carts with RFID chips in Chicago neighborhood
Residents who pay for collection by volume will switch over from stickers to chips later this summer.
By Cole Rosengren • June 3, 2016 -
Review: NWRA sees success with second 2016 Safety Stand Down
The weeklong safety training and awareness initiative on water, rest, and shade engaged 65% of the industry.
By Kristin Musulin • June 2, 2016 -
UPDATE: NYC Parks Commissioner claims he was unaware Mint-X bags failed smell test
The city spent millions on controversial Mint-X garbage bags after political donations from the company's CEO.
By Cole Rosengren • May 31, 2016 -
Judge sets bond in legal battle between Allied Waste and Rio Grande City, TX
A judge has said city-backed Grande Garbage must pay a $1.5 million bond if it wants to resume collection.
By Cole Rosengren • May 31, 2016 -
Deep Dive
DSNY looks to prior proposals after Progressive exits export deal
Waste Management and Covanta are among the companies that responded to the original RFP.
By Cole Rosengren • May 27, 2016 -
Survey finds St. Paul, MN residents interested in new collection system
The city's residential waste is currently collected by a variety of private companies, but that could change.
By Cole Rosengren • May 26, 2016 -
California cities battle over landfilling each other's waste
The only way to stop Milpitas from sending waste to a San Jose landfill may be a ballot measure.
By Cole Rosengren • May 26, 2016 -
Audit finds Harrisburg, PA collecting waste from unaccounted state-owned buildings
An adjusted collection bill for state buildings will generate an additional $600,000 for Pennsylvania's capital.
By Cole Rosengren • May 26, 2016
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