New $7M bottle recycling facility planned for Jacksonville, FL

The Brazilian company behind the project was attracted by the city's port access.

By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2017

NYC councilman proposes online portal to facilitate food donations

The site would be managed by the Department of Sanitation in an effort to reduce food insecurity and waste.

By Cole Rosengren • March 17, 2017

Denver rolls out new carts for refuse, recyclables and organics citywide

The move has led to modest diversion rate improvements, but some say mandatory participation could deliver more results.

By Cole Rosengren • March 17, 2017

Winter Storm Stella may have spared NYC, but still kept DSNY busy

Crews have been working 12-hour shifts to clear city streets and will now have to catch up on days of suspended collections.

By Cole Rosengren • March 16, 2017

Solid waste infrastructure earns C+ in 2017 report card, leaving industry with lessons to learn

The country’s solid waste infrastructure may be working in fair condition, but mere management without continued innovation is no longer good enough.

By Cole Rosengren • March 16, 2017

UPDATE: Columbus, OH approves $45M recycling contract with Rumpke

Local officials weren't happy with the cost increase, but said the potential for service disruption after the current contract ended this month would be even more detrimental. 

By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2017

SWANA to distribute second round of 'Slow Down to Get Around' decals

The decals, available upon request, will serve as a reminder to motorists to drive carefully around refuse vehicles.

By Kristin Musulin • March 14, 2017

Proposal for standardized bulk, leaf collection gets mixed reaction in Richmond, VA

The current system is seen as inefficient, but council members are wary of proposed overtime costs and resident requirements.

By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2017

FMCSA compliance director urges fleets to prepare for ELD transition

The months leading up to the December implementation date are seen as the most complicated for drivers and law enforcement.

By Cole Rosengren • March 13, 2017

Montgomery, AL still looking for a recycling solution following 'dirty MRF' closure

The facility's large size and high operating costs have turned off some potential operators.

By Cole Rosengren • March 13, 2017

2 municipalities begin ecomaine partnership for curbside food waste collection

The pilots will offer free collection and drop-off service to start as the nonprofit looks to expand diversion options.

By Cole Rosengren • March 10, 2017

Waste Management says long-awaited Reno, NV MRF to open in May

Permitting and construction delays have held up the main portion of the company's Eco-Center.

By Cole Rosengren • March 10, 2017

A look at New York City's efforts to make transfer station siting more fair

The current situation is characterized as “one of the most egregious examples of inequitable distribution,” according to a recent city report.

By Cole Rosengren • March 9, 2017

Massachusetts city sees 20% increase in recycling after switching to cart system

Officials in Haverhill have reported nearly $500,000 in savings since making the switch and adding automated trucks.

By Cole Rosengren • March 9, 2017

Cincinnati partners with Simple Recycling for curbside textile collection

While this effort could divert 1,000 tons of material from landfills per year, local nonprofits are concerned they'll lose inventory.

By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017

Rubicon announces second municipal partnership with Santa Fe, NM

The deal will bring Rubicon's technology into city trucks to gain more detailed information on recycling rates and other indicators.

By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017

Report: DOT will not change 34-hour restart rule for truck drivers

An FMCSA study found that proposed changes were not any safer than the current standards.

By Cole Rosengren • March 7, 2017

Phoenix deploys new roll-off recycling stations across the city

The eight "ECO Stations" are meant to expand recycling for multi-unit buildings and public spaces.

By Cole Rosengren • March 6, 2017

Charleston will stop curbside e-waste collection

Recycling costs for the city's private contractor have more than doubled in the last five years.

By Cole Rosengren • March 3, 2017

China's latest national import crackdown is underway

The new "National Sword 2017" campaign began last month and has limited some recycling trade.

By Cole Rosengren • March 2, 2017

UPDATE: Kansas City, MO to pay $10M for 'knowingly, intentionally' violating trash rebate terms

Kansas City's local government plans to appeal the ruling, citing budgetary and practical concerns.

By Cole Rosengren • March 2, 2017

Exceptional recyclers' cart lids to glisten gold in Des Moines, IA

A voluntary program lets residents flaunt good recycling behaviors following two cart audits.

By Cole Rosengren • March 2, 2017

Fort Collins, CO tests out plastic bag drop-off recycling for second time

The municipality's first attempt did not go well, which called for a redesign of the collection bin system. 

By Cole Rosengren • March 1, 2017

Michelin adds RFID tags in tires to provide fleets with cost-saving data

This move is meant to help companies save on fleet maintenance by responding to specific inefficiencies more quickly.

By Cole Rosengren • March 1, 2017

More cities enlist sanitation workers to assist with law enforcement

Programs in Spokane, WA and Kansas City, KS are the latest efforts to get help from workers who know their routes better than anyone else.

By Cole Rosengren • March 1, 2017