Refuse revolution: 4 companies transforming the trash bin

From underground containers to sonar sensors, these companies are finding innovative ways to amp up the typical trash container.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 10, 2015

Chicago adjusts garbage grid to reduce fleet, saving $7M

The city partnered with Laborers Union Local 1001 to adjust grid boundaries and reduce garbage trucks from 310 to 292.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 8, 2015

L.A. will pay $5M to settle lawsuit following fatal garbage truck accident

The city will pay the family of Flora Kohanbashiri, 60, who was struck and killed by a garbage truck in December 2014. 

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 3, 2015

Ditch the dustpan: Bruno is world's first vacuumized 'smartcan'

Consumers can now order the tech-savvy garbage bin, equipped with a vacuum inlet. 

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 2, 2015

L.A. mayor orders sanitation officials to provide explanation for poor services

The L.A. Bureau of Sanitation has been ordered to address tens of thousands of complaints regarding trash services. 

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 2, 2015

Honda opens its first CNG refueling station in Ohio

The Marysville station, which is now open to the public, is equipped to support waste industry fleets.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 2, 2015

Lawsuit won't stop solid waste takeover in Maryland county

A Harford County judge allowed takeover of solid waste outsourcing to Maryland Environmental Service. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 1, 2015

Reno seeks more oversight of Waste Management

The Nevada city wants to make sure Waste Management is fulfilling its contract, including charging the required rates and handling recycled materials properly. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 31, 2015

Waste Management ends pickup in South Tucson over money

The city disputes the claim that it owes $300,000. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 27, 2015

WASTECON: Rubicon matches collection to needs of on-demand culture

On Wednesday, the talk centered on how advancements in technology may change the way haulers collect refuse.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 27, 2015

Advanced Disposal CMO named 'woman of influence'

Photos accompanying the Jacksonville Business Journal story feature Mary O'Brien in a gown made of newspaper.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 25, 2015

U.S. cities take notice of AVAC waste collection systems

North America is catching on to tube-based waste collection as an alternative to trucks.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 25, 2015

DTE Energy places Bigbelly solar-powered units in Detroit

Sun rises on Detroit's newest trash and recycling units.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 24, 2015

Robotic trash collection tests to focus on increased safety

Robots in Paradise? Check out what's coming.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 24, 2015

Fortune lauds Waste Management for environmental practices

The publication lauds Waste Management, but it's not what you think.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 24, 2015

ADS files for $100M IPO

ADS Waste Holdings Inc. is likely looking for room to expand even more. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 23, 2015

Chicago will likely implement first-ever fee on garbage collection

Residents are likely to see a new garbage-collection fee as the city tries to solve a $30 billion pension crisis that has drastically dropped Chicago's bond rating.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 21, 2015

The beauty in trash: Artists transform trucks into mobile masterpieces

Trash doesn't need to be bleek and boring, and these artists are here to prove it. 

By Kristin Musulin , Linda Tufano • Aug. 21, 2015

Rubicon Global hires new CFO, eyes IPO

The growing trash software startup has hired John Bax as chief financial officer, which puts the company in a position to soon become public. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 20, 2015

Superior, WI residents will not pay trash fee despite $7M deficit

The Superior City Council rejected a $9.75 monthly garbage collection fee after residents voiced stiff opposition Tuesday night.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 20, 2015

San Jose may soon install license plate readers on garbage trucks

The idea, which would only cost a few thousand dollars a year, would help the understaffed police force scan the city for stolen vehicles.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 20, 2015

Columbia, MO will postpone automated trash pickup until petition is filed

The City Council will give residents 120 days to file a petition before it considers changing the trash collection system. Mayor Bob McDavid said the measure shows "how democracy works."

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 19, 2015

Another Baltimore DPW worker to pay $6M after pleading guilty to bribery scheme

William Charles Nemec Sr., 55, has agreed to pay $6 million in restitution as part of a guilty plea to accepting bribes from trash haulers since 1984.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 19, 2015

SWANA to collect data on injuries, accidents

The Solid Waste Association of North America announced it will begin collecting the data as part of its renewed emphasis on worker safety in the solid waste industry.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 18, 2015

Illinois county waste disposal climbs as landfill reaches capacity

Ecology Action Center Executive Director Michael Brown said this is "the beginning of the end" for the McLean County Landfill. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 18, 2015