Scott Whitney next Liberty Tire Recycling CEO

The company picked a seasoned pro in the industry as CEO to head the recently restructured firm.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 28, 2015

Buena Vista Landfill readying last cell, signaling site's limited time

Workers for Buena Vista Landfill in California are preparing the last cell on the site to accept waste, meaning the landfill probably has just 20 years or less to continue operations.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 27, 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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Maine craft brewing begets livestock feed

Maine farmers and beer and coffee brewers have connected to provide cheaper feed for livestock through using spent grains, coffee chaff, and more.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 26, 2015

Bakersfield, CA trash pick-up and sewage rates likely to increase

City residents haven't seen an increase in the rates they pay for trash and sewage for nine years, according to its public works director.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 22, 2015

Rehrig Pacific to provide custom organic waste bins for Toronto

After determining needs with regard to the city's organic waste program, the company devised organic waste bins specifically for the city.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 22, 2015

San Francisco: Longer trek for daily waste disposal to have little environmental impact

Despite concerns that a longer trip to the landfill is not eco-friendly, city leaders recently OK'd changing its waste disposal site.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 22, 2015

Covanta purchases Advanced Waste, employees to remain

The former has made deals recently in New York and Indiana.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 22, 2015

After upgrades to plant, OR leaders to sign composting center agreement

Officials are expected to approve an operating agreement with a local firm that recently was under fire by residents for odors coming from the facility.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 21, 2015

MS county commission fires waste hauler, seeks bids from others

Lowndes County Commission in Mississippi has fired the municipality's waste hauler for not being on time with pick-ups, and is seeking bids from other haulers who want the job.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 20, 2015

GA county receives landfill expansion grant

It's an expansion that's necessary to avoid hauling construction waste to a landfill not owned by the county.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 19, 2015

Innovative food WTE plant closes

Monday, the plant's power was shut down because of unpaid electric bills.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 19, 2015

Dell's increases use of recycled plastic for new computers

Dell is encouraging eco-friendliness while using recycled computer plastic to manufacture its new computers.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 15, 2015

Verizon collects 2 million pounds of e-waste, completing a 2010 goal early

Months ahead of its 5-year goal to recycle 2 million pounds of e-waste, Verizon hits its mark.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 15, 2015

Farmer surrenders after illegal waste dumping charges

A 78-year-old farmer is facing charges after what Illinois officials say was a years-long pattern of illegal dumping on his farm.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 14, 2015

Waste and recycling is Buckeye state economic generator

Waste and recycling may not have glitz and glamor, but its impact on Ohio is still significant, amounting to billions.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 14, 2015

SWANA exec cites progress 10 years after 'slow down' initiative

Multiple states have put laws in place aimed at protecting waste workers, and a legislation is working its way through the North Carolina state legislature.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 13, 2015

Athens-Hocking District navigates non-compete bid process

Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District will manage its waste and recycling contract, and is considering a for-profit vendor to replace its current nonprofit hauler.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 13, 2015

Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Keep America Beautiful bolster recycling with bins in parks

The program spans 33 states and places receptacles on beaches, sports fields, nature trails and in parks.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 13, 2015

Hoosier Pick-up closed for business; customers left holding the trash bags

Southern Indiana Residents want to know when their trash will be picked up, as Hoosier Pick-up fails to do it.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 12, 2015

Recycling boost: Hamm adds single stream to KS facility

A new single-stream operation at Hamm's Lawrence, KS facility means added capacity and continues the trend.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 12, 2015

Ethanol recycling plant in TN slated for June opening

The company said the new facility will increase capacity by 200%.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 12, 2015

Measurabl to offer waste stream data

The startup is now going to track information from the waste stream.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 11, 2015

Birds killed due to avian flu cause landfill concern

Millions of dead birds could be transported across Iowa to be buried in a landfill, and officials in the county where the landfill is located are worried.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 8, 2015

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