Former DSNY officials announce support for citywide zoning system

Brendan Sexton and Ron Gonen say that implementing a "franchise" system for NYC's private haulers will reduce pollution, traffic, and noise.

By Kristin Musulin • April 5, 2016

UPDATE: Omaha considers yard waste study to determine best means of disposal

"We do need to modernize. I feel like our current service is way outdated," said Mayor Jean Stothert to KETV 7.

By Arlene Karidis • April 4, 2016

Report: Only 8% of waste at Ontario County Landfill in 2015 was from home county

The other 92% of the mixed municipal solid waste came from 26 counties across New York, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire.

By Arlene Karidis • April 4, 2016

DC Department of Public Works hosts forum to build relationship with private haulers

Topics of the forum included the Sustainable Solid Waste Amendment Act of 2014, outreach and education programs, and communication methods between the city and the haulers.

By Kristin Musulin • April 1, 2016

Colorado city launches 'Click & Haul' program to deal with bulky waste

The Click & Haul program is a tweaked version of what started as occasional spring collections—which proved to be too costly.

By Arlene Karidis • April 1, 2016

Women-only trash teams define 'girl power' in Zimbabwe's capital

"We used to have health problems, high blood pressure, and tiredness because of inactivity, but I am now active," said six-year veteran Margaret Mugore to DW.com.

By Arlene Karidis • March 31, 2016

Several Maine towns mull over decisions for waste disposal contracts

There is little support to stick with PERC, leaving the big decision of who to enter a new contract with: ecomaine or MRC.

By Arlene Karidis • March 31, 2016

SWANA: Recent spike in waste-related fatalities is 'unacceptable'

The Association reported that there have been 10 truck-related fatalities across the nation in the month of March alone.

By Kristin Musulin • March 30, 2016

How India is tackling litter through whistleblowing and 'Flying Debris Squads'

Citizens are being encouraged to report dumping, burning waste, and other illegal activities through apps like WhatsApp, and can receive monetary awards for doing so.

By Kristin Musulin • March 30, 2016

Report: CNG remains competitive in alternative fuel market

This is good news for solid waste management companies that have bought into CNG—or have invested in the whole infrastructure.

By Arlene Karidis • March 30, 2016

Two Utah cities say eliminating trash receptacles from parks has deterred littering

Both Layton and Farmington park officials say the plan works well, with some even saying that the availability of receptacles accrued more litter in the past.

By Arlene Karidis • March 29, 2016

Keep Massachusetts Beautiful founder: 'We may as well rename our state Trashachusetts'

State volunteers, MassDOT employees, and inmates have collected an average of 90,000 bags of trash from major highways annually over the past three years. 

By Kristin Musulin • March 28, 2016

EPA teams divert nearly 3K tons of debris, hazardous waste following St. Louis-area flooding

The agency's efforts helped to see that the roughly 8,913 cubic yards of residential flood debris was recycled, treated, and properly disposed.

By Arlene Karidis • March 24, 2016

San Mateo, CA backs out of RethinkWaste experimental pilot program

The pilot was intended to assess whether cutting trash collections in half would be an impetus to get residents to recycle more, thus helping California get closer to its 75% diversion goal by 2020.  

By Arlene Karidis • March 24, 2016

Waste Pro awards Clean Energy with contracts for two more Florida CNG stations

Clean Energy Fuels is planning to expand its contract to cover all of Waste Pro's stations beginning this year. 

By Arlene Karidis • March 22, 2016

Louisiana city may switch from Progressive to Republic for new recycling contract

Glass would no longer be picked up under the new contract, though every household would get a recycling cart to encourage recycling. 

By Arlene Karidis • March 21, 2016

Waste Management joins Women In Trucking Association to promote industry diversity

"Women don't often consider driving a waste disposal vehicle when looking at a career ... but it aligns completely with work-life balance for women with families," said WIT's President and CEO Ellen Voie.

By Arlene Karidis • March 18, 2016

SWANA announces 'Five Tips to Stay Alive' safety campaign

SWANA anticipates that members will use this tool to potentially reduce accidents and make refuse collection — which is currently the fifth most dangerous occupation — a safer job for all.

By Kristin Musulin • March 17, 2016

Some waste haulers supporting police as neighborhood watchdogs

Trash haulers are learning to identify and give detailed reports of suspicious activity they see along their routes.

By Arlene Karidis • March 15, 2016

UK struggles to deal with surge of people sleeping in waste bins

Biffa found 175 people sleeping in bins across the UK in the current financial year. In more than 40% of reported incidents, the person was first noticed after the tipping process started.

By Arlene Karidis • March 14, 2016

Miller Waste Systems driver fired for shoveling snow into truck to add weight

“We’ve been working with Miller for many years and never had an incident like this," said Halton Commissioner of Public Works Jim Harnum to The Star.

By Arlene Karidis • March 11, 2016

UPDATE: Orange County haulers could face fines of $5,000 per day for missed pickups

While many municipalities and companies are investing in automated collection services, Orange County is an example of how the system can cause problems.

By Arlene Karidis • March 11, 2016

Houston dumps Waste Management as recycling service provider

Waste Management's hometown had a hard time accepting the proposed six-year, $18 million contract for recycling.

By Kristin Musulin • March 10, 2016

Long Beach, CA delays $35M Waste Management contract, considers RFP audit

Some councilmembers want the audit, while opponents are concerned it could open a "Pandora's box."

By Arlene Karidis • March 10, 2016

Waste Pro to install high-tech camera systems in all trucks to address driver safety

The $3 million 3rd Eye System is designed to alert fleet drivers of potential dangers while on route, ultimately preventing accidents, bodily harm, and property damage.

By Arlene Karidis • March 10, 2016