Chicago residents still struggling with new recycling rules

The city hasn't allowed plastic bags in recycling containers since last year.

By Cole Rosengren • May 18, 2016

UPDATE: Houston will not eliminate trash collection subsidies for civic associations

Mayor Sylvester Turner told Click 2 Houston that the proposal "no longer makes sense" due to reactions from neighborhood associations. 

By Kristin Musulin , Arlene Karidis • May 17, 2016

New York City Council members oppose organics recycling plans

The legislators cited concerns of overburdening neighborhoods with high concentrations of transfer stations.

By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2016

Seattle apartment residents face recycling challenges due to space restrictions

Certain buildings are exempt from the program because they lack space for separate dumpsters.

By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2016

Driver, mechanic recruitment continues to present industrywide challenge

Chris Doherty of NWRA told Waste360 there will be 49,330 new jobs for collection drivers and 71,500 new diesel mechanic jobs across the industry by 2022. 

By Kristin Musulin • May 16, 2016

Savannah, GA uses city collection trucks for litter shaming

Public service announcements will be displayed on multiple trucks as part of a citywide anti-litter campaign.

By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2016

Ohio residents still skeptical about nation's first 'waste mall' concept

Details are vague and many questions remain about the proposed all-in-one facility.

By Cole Rosengren • May 13, 2016

Atlanta opens second CNG station for municipal collection fleet

The new facility can fuel 20 vehicles overnight and will provide big cost savings to the city.

By Cole Rosengren • May 13, 2016

Advanced Disposal continues rapid growth with Arwood Waste acquisition

Select accounts of the Jacksonville, FL-based company will now be collected by Advanced.

By Cole Rosengren • May 12, 2016

Recycle Track Systems joins the on-demand collection app market

The New York company now offers on-demand waste & recycling pick-up, introducing competition to companies like Rubicon Global. 

By Cole Rosengren • May 12, 2016

NWRA to host Safety Stand Down with focus on heat-related safety

The Stand Down is supported by multiple associations including ISRI and SWANA, and will have participation from nearly 60 waste companies.

By Kristin Musulin • May 11, 2016

Arkansas solid waste districts clash over fair share of fees

The two districts are involved in a lawsuit over rights to solid waste fees, but only one of them has a landfill.

By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2016

Massachusetts education pilot aims to solve national recycling contamination issues

The Recycling Partnership is leading a directly targeted program in four Massachusetts communities to change behavior.

By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2016

Charlotte apartment owners: Please don't cut our trash services

Charlotte is considering eliminating trash service from 103,000 apartment buildings to make room in the city's budget.

By Kristin Musulin • May 11, 2016

Fairfax, VA hosts Slow Down to Get Around outreach event

The awareness event highlighted the importance of Slow Down to Get Around with remarks and testimonials from various industry leaders.

By Kristin Musulin • May 10, 2016

Virginia Beach becomes sticking point in regional disposal contract negotiations

The city may not agree to a new contract unless private haulers have access to SPSA's regional transfer stations.

By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2016

Study: Lidless recycling bins are major sources of litter in Portland, ME

Overflowing bins may be costing the Maine city thousands of dollars each year.

By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2016

Maine recyclers warned of plastic bottles containing methamphetamine remnants

The DEA has confirmed many cases in which bottles, collected for recycling, have contained residue from meth-making. 

By Kristin Musulin • May 9, 2016

Chicago residents overbilled following garbage fee rollout

Customers ire is directed at the city and not trash hauling companies.

By Arlene Karidis • May 5, 2016

NYCOSH releases report on 8 hazard case studies in NYC's commercial waste sector

The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health has highlighted areas of concern and recommendations for waste employers who are allegedly failing to comply with safety and wage requirements.

By Kristin Musulin • May 5, 2016

Dart Container adds Styrofoam collection center in Chicago

Dart has set up nearly 90 Styrofoam drop-off centers and several cities have launched their own, while others have banned Styrofoam.

By Arlene Karidis • May 4, 2016

Don't let the bed bugs bite: Albany council passes law requiring pest-infested trash to be wrapped

While proponents say the proposed law is in line with current laws, the Capital District Association of Rental Property Owners threatened a lawsuit.

By Arlene Karidis • May 4, 2016

Kansas DOT struggles to manage highway litter with depleted budget

Currently 90 workers pick up heavy trash volumes along 2,000 lane miles in Kansas while handling other maintenance functions.

By Arlene Karidis • May 3, 2016

SWANA to collect, analyze municipal incident data through new confidential survey

SWANA will present its findings at WASTECON 2016 and release the completed survey on its website.

By Arlene Karidis • May 3, 2016

New ELD self-certification raises questions about product claims

A new rule requires truck drivers to convert from paper logbooks to ELDs by December 2017, which will affect about 3 million drivers.

By Arlene Karidis • May 2, 2016