Group recommends ways NYC can improve organic waste diversion

The New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund released the report.

By Nicole Wrona • March 31, 2015

Jury awards $14.5M to family of man killed by garbage truck

The man's name was Lary Blahnik.

By Nicole Wrona • March 31, 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.

By Waste Dive staff

Hauler joins fueling firm to open new CNG station

U.S. Gain is partnering with Emterra Group to bring the largest compressed natural gas fueling station to Ontario, Canada. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 31, 2015

Barges, not dump trucks, to haul debris from Alexandria, VA, job sites

The developer of the city's waterfront made the concession in response to resident concerns.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 30, 2015

Technology key in increasing safety for waste industry workers

The use of innovative tech, paired with education programs, has shown a positive effect on improving the safety of waste and recycling employees while on the job.

By Nicole Wrona • March 26, 2015

CA approves driver safety measure opposed by NWRA

The state adopted the proposal to reduce the speed for right-side driven waste trucks.

By Nicole Wrona • March 25, 2015

Most drivers fail to reduce speed around waste trucks, many speed up: study

Garbage collectors have a higher fatality rate than firefighters and police officers.

By Nicole Wrona • March 24, 2015

Sugar Land, TX, installs high-tech waste, recycle bins

The Texas town's solar-powered bins should help with the budget and make municipal employees more efficient.

By Nicole Wrona • March 24, 2015

Waste Management required to make divestments before acquisition finalized

The Department of Justice will not allow it to acquire Deffenbaugh Disposal until it unloads assets in specific markets. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 24, 2015

Waste Management eyes new deal with Washington, IL

The new five-year contract is set to start April 1 and goes up to March 31, 2020.

By David Oliver • March 23, 2015

Los Angeles officials release report detailing illegal dumping

The report outlines potential ways to tackle the growing problems of debris discarded illegally in alleys and neighborhoods citywide. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 23, 2015

Waste Management unveils new CNG station in Chino, CA

The compressed natural gas station is open to the public and commercial vehicles, and will also be used to fuel the hauler’s fleet. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 19, 2015

Researchers developing innovative food waste transport system

New methods in waste management are being studied as a way of using less water and reducing disposal costs in the food waste industry.

By Nicole Wrona • March 16, 2015

MN Supreme Court rules curbside waste not private

The U.S. Supreme Court regularly rules waste to be public.

By Nicole Wrona • March 16, 2015

Is bitcoin in the industry's future?

Since last summer, more customers have signed up to pay via virtual currency.

By Nicole Wrona • March 13, 2015

Plastics expansion collection in NYC proving successful

The rigid plastics recycling collection initiative began in spring 2013.

By Nicole Wrona • March 12, 2015

New recycling law causing concern for VT's solid waste industry

With a statewide recycling ban set to begin on July 1 in Vermont, some solid waste districts are looking for exemptions.

By Nicole Wrona • March 11, 2015

Quest expands retail hazardous waste business

The company announced it has added more than 13,000 retail clients, including more than 12,000 through a new retail account.

By Nicole Wrona • March 11, 2015

BioCNG, LA, sanitation district expand biogas project

The "Vehicle Fuel Project" was created in 2012.

By Nicole Wrona • March 10, 2015

Garbage can relocation: good idea or bad idea?

Officials see the relocation of waste bins as a cost-effective strategy, while some students aren't as happy with the program at the University of Iowa.

By Nicole Wrona • March 10, 2015

Republic Services adds new AZ transfer station

It has the capacity to process over 420 tons of waste daily.

By Nicole Wrona • March 10, 2015

Waste Management named a 'World's Most Ethical Company' by the Ethisphere Institute

The institute gave the waste and recycling company the title for the eighth consecutive year.

By Nicole Wrona • March 10, 2015

Area Disposal acquires Peoria, IL-based Captain Hook Inc.

The former plans to merge the latter with Wigand Disposal.

By Nicole Wrona • March 9, 2015

Waste worker thrown in jail for starting route too early

The operator of a waste truck received jail time for collecting waste before 7 a.m. in Sandy Springs, GA.

By Nicole Wrona • March 6, 2015

Wrightspeed secures more capital, CEO previews next moves

Ian Wright details the anticipated next steps for his electric power train company.

By Nicole Wrona • March 5, 2015