Daily Digest: Rubicon container battles, second Rumpke fatality

Updates from the ongoing legal fight between Rubicon Global and Waste Connections. Plus news on a Texas landfill expansion, government fraud in California, and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Aug. 9, 2018

Study: Cab drivers, not truckers, at risk with AV proliferation

The research found that truckers are unlikely to be significantly affected because of the existing driver shortage and the belief that autonomous tech will support, instead of replace, them.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 9, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Daily Digest: NYC waste reform, mega Virginia landfill proceeds

Plus news on a mixed waste MRF upgrade in California, latest Southeast Asian export data, a Polish garbage mafia crackdown and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Aug. 8, 2018

Daily Digest: Quarterly recycling recap, Trump signs Perkins Act

Plus news on the latest plastic talking points, a new curbside organics pilot, bike-share waste and more in our new daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Aug. 6, 2018

Advanced Disposal previews tech for drivers and customers, touting competitive edge

The Florida company also said in its Q2 earnings call it expects a busier second half of the year for M&A and continues to feel industrywide recycling effects.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2018

EREF tip fee survey shows 6.3% average price increase over 2017

The report is in line with trends of increasing demand, especially in more densely populated regions across the country.

By Jordan Schultz • Aug. 2, 2018

Is PepsiCo's new $10M pledge to The Recycling Partnership enough?

The "All In On Recycling" campaign aims to raise $25 million and catalyze another $75 million for local collection and education programs. Environmental groups say corporations can do more.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2018

Washington, DC wraps recycling trucks in colorful art

The "Designed for Recycling" initiative encourages residents to recycle and reduce their landfill waste.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 30, 2018

Waste Management: Recycling revenue still down, driverless pilot coming

The company no longer expects commodity prices to rebound this year, but is increasingly optimistic about all else. Plus, executives discussed multiple new labor retention initiatives. 

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2018

Waste Connections: Recycling downturn could help M&A

CEO Ron Mittelstaedt weighed in on growth plans, China's ongoing effects and New York franchising during the company's second quarter earnings call.

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2018

Memphis, Tennessee approves $15M fix for ongoing collection issues

City staff said this "one-time shot" will pay for more than 50 new workers, additional equipment and an interim contract with Waste Pro.

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2018

5 charts that show the trade flow effects of China's import policies

New import restrictions over the past year have led to a dramatic redesign of global scrap supply chains, and further disruptions are expected.

By Cole Rosengren , Edwin Lopez • July 20, 2018

Waste Management faces additional $72K fine in Omaha, Nebraska

The city will levy fines over further complaints that the company failed to properly collect trash.

By Jordan Schultz • July 16, 2018

New York City Council passes long-awaited transfer station capacity reduction bill

This bill, aimed at reducing environmental justice effects in three high-traffic areas, has been floating around the chamber for years and was said to be pushed over the edge by current momentum around local industry reform.

By Cole Rosengren • July 16, 2018

Under fire, New York's commercial waste regulator looks to expand safety powers

Created to root out organized crime, the Business Integrity Commission is now in a unique position of being expected to pivot to a largely new role.

By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2018

Reporter's Notebook: Covering NYC's commercial waste safety politics

Statistics are plentiful these days about the fatal consequences of collection vehicles collisions, but consensus is not. Waste Dive breaks down data that shouldn't be up for debate.

By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2018

Industry, business groups call for end to New York City zoning plans

A new letter from the local NWRA chapter, Real Estate Board of New York and other groups is the latest attempt at derailing soon-to-be-released city plans.

By Cole Rosengren • July 9, 2018

Rochester, New York examines adding organics collection

The city will determine an action plan after conducting a waste stream analysis as part of a broader review of its recycling plans.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 5, 2018

Ohio governor signs 'Slow Down' bill for waste collectors

Approved by the House in June, the bill has now become Ohio law.

By Jordan Schultz • Updated July 31, 2018

Emterra files $67M breach of contract suit against Winnipeg, Manitoba

The company alleges the city failed to provide it with the proper tools for success, cutting into the company's profits. 

By Jake Thomas • June 27, 2018

Rubicon signs new technology contract with Montgomery, Alabama

The three-year deal follows a 2018 pilot designed to provide data on vehicle patterns and routing to help the city's sanitation department improve efficiency and customer service.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated July 17, 2019

Waste Management offers new Omaha, Nebraska drivers $6,500 sign-on bonus

Following fines levied by the city for collections failures, the company is hosting a job fair to recruit qualified CDL drivers amid a tight labor market. 

By Jordan Schultz • Updated June 29, 2018

Fort Wayne, Indiana wants answers — and $65K for Red River collection issues

The company has exceeded the number of missed pickups stipulated in its contract with the city since taking over in January.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • June 18, 2018

Architecture exhibit 'Designing Waste' highlights unseen pre-collection world

The show puts balers, carts, containers and the workers who handle them, on display with the goal of making people think about how waste gets to the curb.

By Cole Rosengren • June 13, 2018

Massachusetts city keeps PAYT after council pushback

The mayor of Fall River lost out in a budget dispute with council members over ditching what some view as a controversial program.

By Jake Thomas • Updated June 22, 2018