Toronto Councilor questions $40M spending on new garbage fleet

While the city's current trucks have reached the end of their lifespan, the city may outsource its collections, which would cause the $40 million investment in new trucks to be unnecessary. 

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 19, 2016

Legal battle continues between Allied Waste and Rio Grande City, TX

After Allied Waste sued the city for terminating its contract, the city countersued, stating that Allied "fraudulently billed more than $150,000 for undelivered services."

By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 19, 2016

UPDATE: Baltimore residents to choose bin size in rollout of new trash cans

The City of Baltimore will pay $9 million to purchase the rollout containers from North Carolina-based Schaefer Systems International.

By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 14, 2016

Oakland residents once again battling increased rates on waste disposal

While one property owner's garbage and recycling rate increased 262%, the Director of Public Works explains that "the rates are all in the contract that the city approved."

By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 14, 2016

Chicago suburb may change special pickup fees as current program runs in the red

Evanston, IL currently spends $746,000 annually in special pickups — and only generates a revenue of $91,500.

By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 14, 2016

Berkeley, CA garbage collector killed in truck accident

Johnny Tolliver Sr., who worked for the Zero Waste division of the city's Department of Public Works, was an employee for 25 years.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 13, 2016

UPDATE: 3,000 Advanced Disposal customers report missed pickups in Macon, GA

Residents have expressed frustration as the waste disposal company has transitioned into its new contract with Macon-Bibb County.  

By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 13, 2016

San Diego extends 11 trash hauler contracts through 2023

In search of a happy medium, San Diego is leveraging the contracts in exchange for support in reaching the city's recycling goal.

By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 13, 2016

Cleveland paid haulers $1.3M in overtime last year — nearly 3x the budget

City Finance Director Sharon Dumas blamed the issue on "absenteeism," and explained that five employees were fired for failing to show up to work. 

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 12, 2016

Waste Management closes purchase of Southern Waste Systems' real estate

With this purchase, the company will employ 750 solid waste management workers in the areas of trash collection, recycling, and transfer operation.

By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 12, 2016

City planners, waste professionals breathe new life into fallen alleyways

Through teamwork and creative design, some of the nation's largest cities are turning waste-filled alleyways into beautiful pieces of art.

By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 11, 2016

Tennessee's Santek Waste acquires Waste Transport

With this deal, Santek takes over Waste Transport’s 14,000 residential customers and 346 commercial and industrial waste collection customers.

By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 8, 2016

Holiday trash leads to 20% waste increase at Recology facility

From Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, household waste increases by more than 25%.

By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 7, 2016

Progressive Waste reviews strategic alternatives, considers sale

Reports show Progressive is worth $2.7 billion, with shares reportedly declining 22% in the last 12 months in New York trading.

By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 6, 2016

UPDATE: SWANA to distribute 'Slow Down to Get Around' decals this week

The decals — available upon request — will serve as a reminder to motorists to drive carefully around refuse vehicles.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 5, 2016

DSNY opens sleek $200M sanitation garage in Manhattan

The garage’s placement in high-income Manhattan was intentional; part of a plan to share the burden of urban sanitation amongst the city’s boroughs.

By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 5, 2016

Florida waste haulers express thanks to customers with holiday video

The North Port Solid Waste Division haulers channeled their inner Mariah Carey with this holiday lip dub. 

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 23, 2015

St. Paul, MN to get trash collection makeover

Officials are exploring different collection options including a master contract with a consortium of local haulers, and separating the city into specific zones assigned to different haulers.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 23, 2015

Congress passes alternative fuel tax credit, supporting use of natural gas

The tax credit is among other progress recently made in clean fuel, including Clean Energy's completion of 68 station projects and addition of more than 3,000 clean energy vehicles. 

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 22, 2015

Industrial Services of America sells waste services division for $7.5M

The scrap recycling company — which is taking a hard hit in a difficult market — will use the funds from the sale to repay debt. 

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 17, 2015

FMCSA proposes seat belt mandate for truck passengers

Approximately 275 occupants of large trucks who were killed in crashes in 2013 were not wearing safety belts, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 16, 2015

North Aurora, IL may replace Waste Management for trash services

After maintaining the same contract for five years, North Aurora will have much to learn as they begin shopping for a new hauler.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 14, 2015

FMCSA announces electronic logging device mandate

The new rule, which will affect an estimated 3 million drivers, will allow for more accurate driving records while increasing safety on the road.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 11, 2015

Pennsylvania town awards controversial contract to Waste Management

The contract award is currently under federal investigation, as Allentown residents and trash hauler J.P. Mascaro & Sons are questioning the fairness of the bid process.  

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 11, 2015

St. Louis residents are fed up with illegal dumping

Residents say the problem persists — though the city spends $4 million a year to keep alleys and other impromptu dump sites clear.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 10, 2015