Ohio city considers hiking trash service fees by $24

"I think we have to deal with this now. I don't know how to avoid it unless we cut services somewhere else," said Councilman Kip Greenhill. 

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 10, 2015

UPDATE: Trash services switched from SWS to Waste Management, pending acquisition

"I am just thrilled with the fact that you all were able to come in here and do a transition that I call flawless," said Commissioner Shelly Petrolia to Southern Waste Systems.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 10, 2015

Florida county residents to face $100 fines for not securing trash from bears

Seminole County will be Florida's first local government to fine residents for disobeying rules to keep bears out of neighborhoods.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 9, 2015

California city offers $100K contract boost to garbage consultant firm

HF&H Consultants LLC is helping the City of Milpitas review the pros and cons of extending its contract with Republic Services.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 9, 2015

UPDATE: Residents oppose Tri-County Recycling trash proposal for fear of rat infestation

While local residents and business owners fear rats and vermin, Tri-County owner George McLaughlin said facility growth can be "a positive thing for the town."

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 9, 2015

California man survives 2 cycles of compaction inside garbage truck

Trash collection is dangerous for the trained haulers, as well as for pedestrians, drivers, and in this most recent case, a person sleeping in a bin.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 9, 2015

Sense Technologies to offer blind spot detection for waste fleets

Sense Technologies CEO Bruce Schreiner explains that refuse truck drivers are challenged with unique navigational and operational obstacles.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 8, 2015

Nuclear waste arrives in Australia from France, sparks controversy

There have been multiple voiced concerns — not just about the toxic waste, but also about the safety of the ship containing it.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 7, 2015

Duke Energy cited for violations at North Carolina coal ash deposit location

DEQ said that Duke is actively removing ash, not just at Asheville Regional Airport, but at three other locations that were identified as priority cleanup sites.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 4, 2015

NWRA releases 'best practices' for MRFs, transfer stations, landfills

The best practices follow NWRA President Sharon Kneiss' recent "call to action" for increased safety measures across the industry.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 4, 2015

New York endures two tragedies involving trash trucks

These tragedies happened at a time when solid waste management is considered one of the most dangerous niches in the nation, an issue that SWANA and NWRA say will be a top industry focus in 2016. 

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 4, 2015

L.A. mayor orders response to neglected trash pickup in poor neighborhoods

The Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation is now required to publish data on the city’s website on response times and volume of waste removed from sidewalks and alleys.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 3, 2015

Advanced Disposal buys three waste haulers, marking rapid growth

The collection, disposal, and recycling company is among a number in the industry investing big around the country.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 3, 2015

Brooklyn residents fight to shut down Five-Star Carting transfer station

The turf war has escalated among Five-Star, residents and local politicians, with the community saying they are inundated with man-made environmental hazards.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 3, 2015

Congress finalizes $300B transportation bill, impacting industry fleets

The five-year bill will restore "what once was the natural order in transportation," according to The Washington Post.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 2, 2015

Houston's low-income neighborhoods more likely to report missed trash pickup

Harry Hayes, Houston’s chief operating officer and director of Solid Waste Management Department, said his department is examining a resolution for the missed pickups.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 2, 2015

Area Disposal acquires Illinois-based Casali and Sons

Other companies are forming whole new subsidiaries, concentrating on niche markets and smaller-scale firms to generate growth and market expansion. 

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 1, 2015

ET Environmental and WIH Resource Group join forces

The alliance "makes for a powerful combination,” says Bob Wallace, principal and vice president of client solutions for WIH Resource Group.

By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 1, 2015

Los Angeles may stop trash pickup during heavy rainfall

While the plan would reduce the debris on the streets (and possibly lessen flooding), it is new to the city, therefore it may cause challenges of its own.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 30, 2015

New York county rejects plan to export trash, import waste ash

Disgruntled legislators say the deal, which would divert landfill costs and generate money, is not dead. 

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 23, 2015

Arkansas DEQ opposes 'unexpected' landfill tipping fee increases

The increase could generate $3.5 million for the state’s landfill post-closure trust fund, but strap haulers and possibly taxpayers.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 23, 2015

UPDATE: Warrick County, IN responds to NWRA lawsuit

More than a week after NWRA filed a complaint against the Warrick County Solid Waste Management District, the county's legal representative spoke up.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 23, 2015

Florida mayor: Waste Management in 'breach of contract' for CNG station switch

Officials in Sebastian, FL are now worried that the city will not be able to shift to a CNG-powered fleet. 

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 20, 2015

Is Chicago illegally dumping yard waste in landfills?

“The yard waste pickup is basically nonexistent in the city of Chicago," said Mike Nowak of the Chicago Recycling Coalition.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 20, 2015

Sacramento considers new commercial trash hauling service model

Smelly dumpsters in Sacramento alleys have businesses and community thinking about a new trash service model, though controversy abounds.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 18, 2015