6 futuristic design concepts that could create a 'wasteless' society

Architects envision a world of symbiotic urban living, ocean filtration and 3-D printed underwater cities in these far-out concepts.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 21, 2016

UPDATE: Milpitas, CA awards collection contract to Garden City Sanitation

The decision will end a decades-long relationship between Milpitas and Republic Services. 

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 18, 2016

'Smart' waste collection tech market projected for exponential growth in coming years

A new report from Navigant Research projects the market could be worth nearly $224 million by 2025.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 17, 2016

Competitors go after Republic's strong position in Southern Nevada

Multiple companies say that Republic's numerous franchise agreements in the area give the company an unfair advantage.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 17, 2016

Toronto will continue to delay decision to privatize east-end collections

This is the second major delay in this decision for the city as officials continue to discuss budgets.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 15, 2016

Automaker BYD brings 100-mile electric garbage truck to the US

The company has partnered with Wayne Engineering for a truck that is estimated to reduce operating costs 58% per mile. 

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 14, 2016

Missouri city says Advanced Disposal trucks are ruining roads

Kirksville's public works director says the trucks are heavier than allowed by state statute and this is costing the city money.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 11, 2016

FCC awarded contract to process recyclables from Dallas suburb

Material from University Park, TX will be processed at a new MRF in Dallas set to open in 2017.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 10, 2016

Waste Away Systems debuts new $1.4M transfer station in Ohio

The new drop-off center for residents is intended to increase local recycling diversion rates.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 9, 2016

Recyclers are ready to dispose of campaign yard signs

Haulers and municipalities in many states are spreading the word that the signs shouldn't be tossed in the trash.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2016

Valet Waste allegedly trashing recyclables at multiple Northwest apartment complexes

The hauler charges extra for recycling services even though witnesses say items have been mixed with refuse at many apartment complexes.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2016

Disney World custodians not seeing a bright future for new trash-tracking pilot

Workers will now carry iPhones which track their movements and intend to increase proper waste collections. 

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 7, 2016

DSNY payroll costs are increasing — along with complaint calls

Data from a nonpartisan watchdog organization shows payroll costs have increased 13% since 2014.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 4, 2016

Northeast recyclers: Organics collection is not recycling — and it is not free

Speakers at the Northeast Recycling Council's fall conference offered lessons from one of the country's leading regions in organics recycling.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 3, 2016

Wrightspeed debuts its first electric powertrain garbage truck in California

The new technology, developed by Tesla co-founder Ian Wright, will be retrofitted in at least 15 of The Ratto Group's collection vehicles.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 3, 2016

GFL Environmental quickly works to phase out Rizzo brand in metro Detroit

The company's bright green collection trucks — outfitted with GFL logos — will replace Rizzo's well-known red trucks. 

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 1, 2016

UK county recycling survey asks questions about sexual orientation, HIV status

Suffolk County Council asked residents about various personal details in an optional survey, sparking backlash from respondents.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2016

EPA finalizes rule changes on international hazardous waste shipments

The Hazardous Waste Export-Import Revisions Final Rule adds requirements on electronic tracking, consent and other areas.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2016

BLS: Injury, illness rates down for waste industry but still above average

New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics marks slight progress in nonfatal incidents.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 28, 2016

Hurricane Matthew cleanup in Florida could take until end of the year

Brevard County, FL has collected about 42% of its debris, but operations are time-intensive and complicated.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 27, 2016

EPA's Mathy Stanislaus: 'We are living in a hyperlinear economy right now'

While speaking at an event on the future of RCRA, the assistant administrator said upstream design needs to be a higher priority.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 27, 2016

Republic secures Flint, MI contract after 4 months of heated debate

Pending final details, the deal is done. Now the city has to figure out whether it will pay Rizzo for weeks of simultaneous collection.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 27, 2016

New Jersey hauler tops list of Pennsylvania toll violators

Green Coast Logistics owes the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission more than $678,000.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2016

North Bay Corp. facing millions in fines, months of repairs

The California hauler must shut down one of its facilities for months and may lose its contract with Santa Rosa.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 25, 2016

What we know about Flint's erupting waste controversy

Update: Flint City Council voted unanimously to support a new $3.74 million contract with Republic Services.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 25, 2016