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Report: Driver shortage top issue for trucking industry, but automation emerging
For the first time since 2006, respondents to the American Transportation Research Institute survey ranked a driver shortage as their top concern.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 24, 2017 -
UPDATE: In letter from Pruitt, EPA says no further lowering of RFS required volumes
The letter from Pruitt said that the agency would finalize required fuel volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard by Nov. 30.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Q&A
LASAN Director Zaldivar on franchising, food waste and the future of collection vehicles
Amid recycLA growing pains, Enrique Zaldivar told Waste Dive that LASAN's newly increased control over the waste stream provides further insulation from market whims.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Chicago plans to rein in 'excessive' refuse carts, not quite ready for PAYT
The Department of Streets and Sanitation already found "many unused or underused" refuse carts in two pilot areas this year.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 20, 2017 -
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Recycling Partnership's advice on National Sword: Keep calm and clean up your act
The nonprofit hosted a webinar about China's import policies, with an emphasis on quality and tales of tough price drops from MRF operators.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 20, 2017 -
New Zero Waste Design Guidelines aim to change the future of urban recycling
This architect-driven collaborative project rethinks the often overlooked role of waste in buildings — from construction to collection.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 19, 2017 -
China causing Oregon DEQ to consider unprecedented recycling disposal waivers
The department is considering granting waivers on a large scale, an unprecedented move in the state's recycling program.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
DSNY issued hundreds of commercial recycling violations — and haulers will be next
Since commercial recycling enforcement took effect in August, the local waste world has been waiting for the first hauler violations to drop.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Annapolis, MD cracks down on waste broker, cites code violation
City code requires businesses contract directly with a licensed trash hauler. Premier Waste Group's owner, however, claims he was unaware his company was in violation.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Teamsters, Waste Management and DSNY mobilize to storm-battered Puerto Rico
For two Teamsters who volunteered to travel to Puerto Rico, the mission is personal.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Surprise OCC price drop seen as latest sign China is serious about new trade policy
A reduction in import licenses has hurt export prices, doubled domestic prices in China and led to reports of stockpiling.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Republic calls Florida county's post-Irma notice of default a 'publicity stunt'
The 12-year relationship between Polk County and Republic is ending with legal threats and claims of $1M in unpaid service.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Enevo receives $12M in funding to expand waste and recycling services
The sensor technology company is now offering full waste services for new and current restaurant, retail and commercial property customers.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 29, 2017 -
How Bigbelly is leveraging its compactors for smart city solutions
The Boston-based company, known for its solar-powered trash compactors, is now looking at ways to leverage the thousands of units deployed across cities.
By Cody Boteler • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Texas judge gives Rubicon a win in latest round of legal battles with Waste Connections
A new temporary restraining order requires Waste Connections to remove its containers from a Houston shopping center.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 28, 2017 -
The 10 most common OSHA workplace violations of FY17
The top violations, which nearly mirror last year's list, serve as a reminder that all industries must increase hazard mitigation.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Moving collections forward: 3 factors to weigh when considering franchising
In a conversation at WASTECON 2017, officials from two cities considering a franchise system discussed issues that are easy to forget about — but critical to think about.
By Cody Boteler • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Organix Solutions gets patent for unique organics co-collection system
The Minnesota company has employed the system for years, but this approval could help accelerate its growth in other states.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 26, 2017 -
ISWA President: 'Waves of change' are coming to the waste industry
A worldwide survey showed that most waste professionals think big data, sensors and mobile apps are the areas that most need investments by their companies.
By Cody Boteler • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Lytx unveils enhanced video software to improve visibility
The new program provides the ability to livestream video, collect 100 hours of recorded content on DVR and connect with up to 11 third-party cameras.
By Cody Boteler • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Wilmington, DE stops decades-long practice of free collection for 97 commercial accounts
The Delaware city has spent unknown amounts of money, likely hundreds of thousands of dollars, for this service.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Houston's curbside recycling collection suspended with no immediate plans to resume
Residents still have drop-off access for recyclables, but the city has determined that curbside resources are needed elsewhere during post-Harvey recovery.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Industry panel: Time is running out for a smooth transition on China scrap policies
Barring results from a U.S. trade mission next month, or other surprise developments, many are warning of a tough start to 2018.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Indiana county votes to save waste district despite opposition
Lake County — located in the Greater Chicago area — will continue to fund its solid waste district after two Republican councilmen called for the board to be disbanded.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Houston seeks help from Dallas, Austin, San Antonio city crews for Harvey cleanup
Dozens of municipal trucks and workers are already at work or on the way to assist their Texas neighbor in the coming weeks.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 18, 2017
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