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State law limits formal petition against waste treatment plant sale
Despite having a petition with 6,000 residents signatures opposing the sale of the plant, residents opposed to the sale will not have a chance of fulfilling their agenda without a change in state law.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 7, 2015 -
NJ recycler launches single-stream system
Another single-stream recycling system has been added in the U.S., and this time it is a facility that takes the place of a dual-stream system.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 5, 2015 -
Advanced Disposal sets sights on growth; buys another waste hauler
Industry consolidations continue, as Advanced Disposal buys Little Hoppers.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 5, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Free e-waste recycling too good to be true?
While many recyclers charge to deal with electronics, others don’t take the items at all due to cost.
By Jonathan Barnes • May 4, 2015 -
NYC haulers at privately owned companies speak out against working conditions, employers
Workers employed at private waste companies in NYC had an opportunity to provide testimony at a Council Meeting.
By Nicole Wrona • May 1, 2015 -
India's 'smart city' offers lessons for waste removal innovation
A pneumatic tube system that transports waste and recycling materials underground is operational in India's smart city, Gandhinagar.
By Nicole Wrona • April 29, 2015 -
Asheville, NC officials likely to approve trash fee increase
The City Council is expected to approve raising the trash rates in order to promote recycling and end subsidizing waste services.
By Nicole Wrona • April 29, 2015 -
Chemical scare from bear repellent prompts Casella to close MRF
A materials recovery facility operated by Casella Waste in Williston, VT was evacuated and closed after hazardous waste permeated the facility.
By Nicole Wrona • April 29, 2015 -
Chicago improves, but could save more on waste collection services
According to a report by the Chicago Inspector General, the city could trim the waste management budget even further.
By Nicole Wrona • April 28, 2015 -
Waste Management makes 'Best Corporate Citizens' list for first time
CR Magazine ranks the company at No. 54.
By Nicole Wrona • April 27, 2015 -
VT hauler counts on real horsepower to collect waste, recycling
A Vermont-based hauler that uses horses to transport waste now offers services to another local community.
By Nicole Wrona • April 27, 2015 -
Majority of e-waste collected in 2014 not recycled correctly: report
According to a report, a majority of the electronic waste collected in 2014 was also not applicable for reuse.
By Nicole Wrona • April 21, 2015 -
After 4-year pilot program, Tacoma, WA expands commercial food waste recycling
A pilot program that converts organic waste into compost is expanding as the city aims to divert 70% of waste from landfills.
By Nicole Wrona • April 21, 2015 -
New meat detector could alleviate food waste
The device detects meat spoilage more accurately than packaging's expiration dates, according to a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor.
By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2015 -
To infinity and beyond: Scientists point laser at space waste
Using the EUSO telescope and the CAN laser, scientists propose to locate and eliminate debris.
By Nicole Wrona • April 20, 2015 -
Rizzo Environmental acquires MI competitor
The Sterling Heights, MI-based waste and recycling company inked a deal to purchase Canton Waste Recycling, a hauler located in Southeast Michigan.
By Nicole Wrona • April 14, 2015 -
Gary, IN, awards $20M waste contract to Republic Services
The agreement will see the hauler collect waste for the city for the next five years.
By Nicole Wrona • April 13, 2015 -
Waste Pro to equip fleet with video cameras
The waste and recycling hauler is spending $3 million on cameras to promote safety and protect the company from lawsuits.
By Nicole Wrona • April 13, 2015 -
Fleet Management Expo postponed until 2016
The expo slated to take place in Indianapolis was canceled due to events surrounding the passage of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
By Nicole Wrona • April 8, 2015 -
Private investment firm loans $40M to Midwest hauler for acquisition
US Capital Partners provided a bridge loan for a regional waste management and environmental services company to fund its acquisition program.
By Nicole Wrona • April 8, 2015 -
AZ adopts legislation to put municipalities, private haulers at same level
The law looks to have fair competition between all waste companies, public and private, in order to ensure comparable taxes are paid by all parties providing services.
By Nicole Wrona • April 8, 2015 -
Cambridge Cos. awarded transfer station design contract
The Griffith, IN, solid waste design firm will develop the project for a station in Cape Girardeau, MO.
By Nicole Wrona • April 6, 2015 -
Western Elite acquires hauler, expands services in southern NV
Both companies are Las Vegas-based.
By Nicole Wrona • April 6, 2015 -
Unofficial Los Angeles trash strike stops
Around 60% of unionized waste haulers missed two days of work due to a labor dispute in the city.
By Nicole Wrona • April 6, 2015 -
Non-profit studies effects of plastic waste in NY/NJ waterways
NY/NJ Baykeeper launched a project to determine the effects of plastic waste on human and wildlife populations.
By Nicole Wrona • April 2, 2015
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