N.J. town moves to privatize waste collection

Red Bank, New Jersey is looking to increase savings by seeking bids for residential trash pick-up.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 13, 2014

Honolulu, Hawaii proposes new waste bill

The city administration is eyeing a fee for residential trash collection as it looks to take a bite out of the city's $156 million deficit.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 13, 2014

Lincoln, Maine considers trash fees for haulers

Waste companies bringing refuse to the town's transfer station will most likely see an increase in fees to offset rising operating costs. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 13, 2014

L.A. offers sanitation drivers $26M over 'lunch break' lawsuit

The Los Angeles City Council voted to pay drivers $8,000 each to end a class action lawsuit concerning worker's lunch breaks.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 13, 2014

Spokane, Wash. gives control of solid waste system to county

The city council unanimously agreed to end its control of the regional trash system, instead giving Spokane County the authority to run it instead.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 12, 2014

UK tech company buys Pa. waste software firm

The acquisition of PC Scale Technologies by AMCS has put it into position to be the largest waste management software company in the world.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 11, 2014

Pa. man hits sanitation employee over road rage

The man hit the trash worker in the face, resulting in harassment charges being filed. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 10, 2014

Runaway garbage truck damages cars and home in California

The unmanned truck went for a wild ride through town as it smashed into a number of structures before it finally stopped. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 10, 2014

Horses haul waste in Bristol, Vt.

A team of horses has been collecting the trash in the community for 17 years. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 10, 2014

De Blasio faces fight to re-open NYC transfer station

A controversial plan to use a closed marine transfer station in Manhattan has been met with resistance from the community. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 7, 2014

Houston, Texas reports trash thief at large

A man is suspected of stealing personal information from trash cans in a Houston, Texas community. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 4, 2014

Meet Richard Sherman's father: Waste hauler

Richard Sherman's dad cuts the Super Bowl celebration short to get back to his job at the Los Angeles sanitation department on time.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 4, 2014

Allegations put Republic Services' bid for $1B contract at risk

A California environmental group is accusing Republic Services of not composting yard and waste materials.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 31, 2014

N.J. woman wins $750K after being hit by recycling bin

Jurors in the Superior Court returned the verdict in favor of the woman who was hit by a can tossed into the air.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 30, 2014

Indiana Attorney General plans to sue waste hauler

The state has announced its intent to sue Tippecanoe Waste Removal Inc. for closing after it had collected payments for waste services. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 30, 2014

Waste consultants recommend hauler, recycler for $1B contract

The authority board in Contra Costa, Calif., is weighing advice solicited from advisors. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 29, 2014

Moorestown, N.J., to privatize trash collection

The township council approved a waste contract with Casworth Enterprises, which will go into effect on April 1, 2014. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 29, 2014

MTA removes trash cans from NYC subway stations

After a pilot program monitoring 10 stations was deemed a success, officials decided to remove trash cans from 29 additional stations to reduce wayward litter.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 29, 2014

Waste industry vets pen book about leaving life's trash behind

The Garbage Man's Guide to Life: How to Get Out of the Dumps was written by Steven Kaufman and Norm LeMay and gives readers practical insights into removing mental trash.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 28, 2014

DSNY impersonators stole thousands from NYC restaurants

Two men impersonating sanitation department employees robbed businesses as workers scrambled to clean trash outside and avoid being fined. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 27, 2014

La. town drops Progressive Waste, signs with Republic Services

New Roads, Louisiana has inked a five year contract with Republic Services, opting out of its agreement with Progressive Waste.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 24, 2014

Virginia Tech adopts solar-powered trash bins

The university placed 100 Big Belly bins around campus in an effort to increase savings and sustainability.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 24, 2014

Recyclables catch fire on truck in San Diego, Calif.

The driver of the truck noticed smoke coming from the back of the truck while working his regular route. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 22, 2014

Erie, Pa.'s unpaid trash bills hit $2.5M

The amount of delinquent accounts for waste services in the town is growing, with officials looking for solutions to force residents to pay the outstanding bills.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 22, 2014

Advanced Disposal acquires waste assets in Georgia

The solid waste and recycling company is expanding with the recent acquisition of assets from The Dumpster Company.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 21, 2014