Recycling Partnership announces grant for recycling carts in Athens, OH

The college town will receive help in purchasing 5,000 new carts and rolling out an education campaign.

By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016

Researchers develop 3-D laser scanner that can map beach trash

The technology is much faster than hand-counting and could help with marine litter cleanup efforts.

By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016

Honolulu looks to install canal-cleaning trash wheel through fundraising campaign

Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii is raising money for a feasibility study that would look at replicating Baltimore's popular wheel project. 

By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2016

8 heart-melting stories of children who love their garbage hauler

Many companies' tiniest customers are also their biggest fans.

By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2016

Industry representatives skeptical of New York City's zero waste plan

Some say the city's aim to divert 90% of waste from landfills by 2030 is more of a goal than a plan.

By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2016

FMCSA seeking comments for demonstration of crash preventability program

In response to new legislation, the agency is exploring a system to make preventability determinations on certain incidents.

By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2016

WRAP survey: Obstacles to cause gate, tipping fee increases at UK MRFs

The recent survey found low commodity prices and increased contamination are causing increased charges at recycling facilities.

By Kristin Musulin • July 11, 2016

Alliance Recycling to shut down after history of citations, fines

The California facility is seen as a lifeline for many local scavengers and a blight by the area's newer residents.

By Cole Rosengren • July 11, 2016

Scranton, PA files liens on nearly $1.5M in unpaid collection fees

This policy is one of many attempts to recoup money from thousands of delinquent accounts.

By Cole Rosengren • July 11, 2016

Lawsuit takes aim at Waste Management's franchise agreement in Reno, NV

Multiple haulers have taken issue with the company's dominance in the local market.

By Cole Rosengren • July 8, 2016

Hong Kong's beaches are blanketed in trash—but where is it coming from?

China is thought to be the waste's main source and the local government has not announced a clean-up plan.

By Cole Rosengren • July 8, 2016

Women in Waste spotlight: Big Truck Rental's Jeanie Dubinski on demanding a presence

Waste Dive caught up with this NWRA Member of the Year to get her perspectives on leadership, networking and bringing young women into the industry.

By Kristin Musulin • July 7, 2016

NWRA announces third Safety Stand Down ahead of back-to-school season

The association's latest round of safety training will focus on driver distractions in school zones and around bus stops.

By Cole Rosengren • July 7, 2016

New website launches to highlight global anti-litter campaigns

Sponsored by a U.K. nonprofit, the open source Neat Streets site is meant for sharing strategies and designs.

By Cole Rosengren • July 7, 2016

Solterra Recycling Solutions acquires Bridge Disposal

This deal comes soon after Solterra refinanced its credit facility in anticipation of planned growth.

By Cole Rosengren • July 6, 2016

ATA report: Trucking industry spends $9.5B per year on safety

Driver safety training received the most funding, along with technologies such as collision avoidance and video recorders.

By Cole Rosengren • July 6, 2016

Regional recycling to resume with completion of Florida-based ECUA's new facility

The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority aims to open its $10.4 million MRF in September.

By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2016

Organic waste contamination sparks debate among Boston businesses

Compost hauler Save That Stuff is facing pushback from local restaurants after multiple loads were landfilled.

By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2016

Eugene, OR launching curbside organic waste collection this year

Up to 1,500 households will have access to a two-year pilot program in the state's second-largest city by next summer.

By Cole Rosengren • July 1, 2016

Oakland, CA landlords file lawsuit over costs of 2014 waste collection contract

Due to a complex contract, landlords have ended up bearing more of the burden as rates continue to rise.

By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2016

Report: Florida county solid waste authority broke open-meetings law

The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County violated the law by not providing public notice of a meeting on beautification grants.

By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2016

Houston partners with Strategic Materials to add glass drop-off locations across city

10 more locations will be added to make glass recycling easier for residents.

By Kristin Musulin • June 29, 2016

Closed Loop Fund loans $3M to Memphis to launch single-stream recycling

The city is receiving a $3.25 million no-interest loan to buy new carts and convert from its current system.

By Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2016

CieTrade launches new software for waste brokers

The software is intended to streamline tracking, billing, reporting, and other common tasks.

By Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2016

Canadian city may increase property taxes to help cover recycling program

Thunder Bay is exploring a new solid waste plan that would shift tipping fees away from recycling to fund landfill maintenance.

By Cole Rosengren • June 28, 2016