Virginia county announces plans for new $2.6M transfer station

Albemarle County must build an enclosed facility to meet new requirements from the state's environmental agency.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016

Can the #OneBagOfTrash movement bring more awareness to the industry?

Inspired by the Ice Bucket Challenge, Cincinnati Councilman Christopher Smitherman hopes to encourage community cleanups.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016

UPDATE: Republic resumes Flint trash collection in temporary agreement

After public pushback, Mayor Weaver has reversed course and will meet with the RTAB on Aug. 10 to determine a long-term contract.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016

UPDATE: NJ judge dismisses dispute regarding condo association, Blue Diamond Disposal

A fight between Blue Diamond Disposal and the Franklin Meadows Condominium Association has been described in formal motions as "playground style bullying."

By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016

Michigan-based Rizzo Environmental Services acquires local hauler

Rizzo has added more than 50,000 homes by purchasing Duncan Disposal Systems.

By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016

Medical Waste Management Association launches to address industry goals

The nonprofit trade group aims to unify companies in the growing biohazard and medical waste disposal industry.

By Cole Rosengren • July 28, 2016

Arizona county looking for alternative to increasingly expensive landfill

The operating costs for Santa Cruz County's Rio Rico Landfill will soon outpace revenues.

By Cole Rosengren • July 28, 2016

UPDATE: Deffenbaugh Industries working to train new drivers, improve services in Kansas

Some residents claim that their waste hasn't been collected in weeks, and the company is blaming an ongoing driver shortage.

By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016

NYC Department of Sanitation fleet highlighted for use of clean fuel, new technologies

DSNY's efforts to reduce truck emissions have been recognized as a key part of meeting the city's long-term sustainability goals.

By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016

Scranton, PA moves toward updating recycling program for first time in 26 years

The Scranton City Council will vote on an ordinance this week to update regulations for a low-performing program.

By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016

Waste Management helps California boy realize dream of being a garbage collector

Ethan Dean, 6, will get to ride along a special collection route in Sacramento through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016

UPDATE: ReCommunity questions if Ann Arbor contract termination was financially motivated

Meanwhile, there is still some confusion over what will happen to recyclables until a new company comes in.

By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016

Bear hitches ride atop garbage truck in New Mexico

The rare incident is a reminder for industry leaders to be aware of bears and other wildlife.

By Kristin Musulin • July 25, 2016

NYC organics program scales up with new $47M long-term processing contracts

The Department of Sanitation has chosen six vendors to process material from residential and school collections.

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016

Man faces prison for allegedly attempting to redeem 10K cans in Michigan

The cans came from Kentucky and were bound for Michigan where the refund rate is five cents higher. 

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016

Is Clark County, NV losing money in its franchise agreement with Republic?

Haulers have been complaining about high tipping fees at the county's only landfill, yet Republic said it is within its rights to set rates at the current price.

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016

University of Montana questioned for outdoor e-waste storage

The campus currently stores old electronics outside on dozens of pallets that are picked up roughly twice per year.

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016

Tech, trust, and transformation: How Recycle Track Systems is taking the guesswork out of collections

"Everyone is looking to make a change ... They want to do more and we’re giving them the tool to do it," said RTS CEO Greg Lettieri.

By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2016

Canadian duo debuts prototype for 'Bin-to-Bin' sterilization machine

Mounted on a truck, the "Bin-to-Bin" system cleans and deodorizes cans more efficiently than hosing them down, and uses less water.

By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2016

UPDATE: Flint, MI City Council votes against hiring Rizzo Environmental

A resolution was passed to extend the current contract with Republic Services for three years.

By Cole Rosengren • July 20, 2016

Nashville looks for new glass collection solutions thanks to public interest

The city doesn't currently collect the material, but is considering a small commercial pilot program.

By Cole Rosengren • July 20, 2016

Iowa waste authority close to decision on allowing yard waste in landfills

The Metro Waste Authority is looking at potentially commingling organics at landfills with methane-capture systems.

By Cole Rosengren • July 20, 2016

Berkeley, CA contesting OSHA citations over worker death

The city will appeal six of eight citations regarding the Jan. 11 death of a worker crushed by his truck.

By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016

New Orleans 'trash king' returns to waste industry with new collection business

Sidney Torres IV, known for the company SDT Waste & Debris Services, is back with a new venture called IV Waste.

By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016

Fort Collins, CO close to approving long-discussed recycling surcharge

City officials have come around to the idea as part of an ongoing conversation about new zero waste policies.

By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2016