Indiana garbage collector fatally struck by semi-trailer

Thomas Phelps, 52, was killed yesterday while making a trash pickup along U.S. 20 around 7: 30 a.m.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 30, 2015

Injury, illness rate among waste industry employees increases: report

Bureau of Labor Statistics released its 2014 Workplace Injury and Illness Data, highlighting an increase in total recordable workplace injury and illness cases in the waste and remediation sector.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 30, 2015

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The Rise of Recycling AI

Artificial intelligence has become increasingly common at MRFs, in collection trucks and even as a tool for consumer education at the point of generation.

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Newark to spend nearly $1M on new trash trucks

By deciding to not outsource its waste collection to Republic, the city of Newark, DE will need to update its aging fleet. 

By Arlene Karidis • Oct. 29, 2015

National Waste Management Holdings acquires New York company

The Florida-based waste and recycling firm acquired Waste Recovery Enterprises for $250,000.

By Arlene Karidis • Oct. 29, 2015

Baltimore introduces trash troops initiative, 'Clean Corps'

Mayor Rawlings-Blake announced the initiative at the Mayor's Fall Cleanup on Saturday.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 26, 2015

Clear trash bags lead to 31% waste decrease, 20% recycling increase

Halifax Regional Municipality has reported less waste and more recycling thanks to a clear bag rule implemented on Aug. 1. 

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 26, 2015

Waste Management's career day helps fill void of qualified drivers

The American Trucking Association reported that there's an estimated shortage of 48,000 truck drivers in the U.S. 

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 26, 2015

Tennessee town will buy back totaled trash truck for parts

Dickson officials will purchase the truck for $7,010 and use its parts to maintain its fleet. 

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 23, 2015

Advanced Disposal opens $1.7M CNG station

The expansion puts Advanced Disposal on track to increase its CNG fleet 15% by the end of this year.

By Deborah Barrington • Oct. 23, 2015

NYC small businesses getting trashed by waste management: report

The report from the Transform Don't Trash NYC coalition surveyed 400 small business owners in 20 neighborhoods.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 22, 2015

WCA strikes deal for Town & Country Disposal

The plans include relocating the regional Missouri headquarters to Town & Country's Harrisonville facility.

By Deborah Barrington • Oct. 21, 2015

UPDATE: Chicago mayor places temporary cap on trash pickup fee

Mayor Emanuel has agreed to temporarily limit the fee to $9.50 from 2016 through 2019.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 20, 2015

Smash My Trash startup brings compression technology to on-site disposal

The Houston-based tech startup is planning to launch in early 2016.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 15, 2015

Mack Trucks sees strong sales into 2016

The company, which produces waste and recycling vehicles, sees opportunity ahead.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 14, 2015

Stericycle pays $26M to settle lawsuit on overcharging

An employee brought the whistleblower lawsuit on behalf of the federal government, 14 states, and the District of Columbia.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 13, 2015

Switch from weekly to biweekly bulk pickup saves city $500K

Bloomington, IL has cut bulk and brush pickups from weekly to every other week, and is looking at other ways to reduce a deficit.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 12, 2015

Newark citizens propose higher taxes to counter outsourcing trash collection

Outsourcing to Republic would save $4.9 million, but residents say they're willing to pay more to retain city workers.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 12, 2015

Paris officials, garbage collectors reach agreement to end strike

An agreement ended the four-day strike, which had caused frustration among workers and piles of trash on the streets.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 9, 2015

Hauler killed by vehicle while collecting trash in Pennsylvania

The truck was stopped on the side of the road early in the morning while two workers did collections.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 7, 2015

Vermont's new recycling law boosting rates — and frustration

Despite some bumps, Vermont's mandatory recycling law seems to be working.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 5, 2015

How 'trash-snooping' in Seattle reflects an industry-wide privacy debate

When cities like Seattle pass trash and recycling ordinances, how do they enforce them and ensure privacy?

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 5, 2015

Bigbelly launches Connect: 'We're changing our whole business model'

Bigbelly's new Connect system offers 'turnkey' service for one price.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 2, 2015

TruStar builds CNG station for All Waste in Connecticut

All Waste is converting some of its fleet to CNG, and a new filling station helps with the expansion.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 1, 2015

Ares, Harvest Partners join funds to acquire Valet Waste

Valet Waste, which services apartment buildings, is poised to grow after the acquisition.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 1, 2015

Recology victorious in new San Francisco landfill agreement

San Francisco is switching from Waste Management's Altamont Landfill to Recology's landfill in Solano County, sparking environmental and social objections.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 1, 2015