Covanta purchases Advanced Waste, employees to remain

The former has made deals recently in New York and Indiana.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 22, 2015

After upgrades to plant, OR leaders to sign composting center agreement

Officials are expected to approve an operating agreement with a local firm that recently was under fire by residents for odors coming from the facility.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 21, 2015

MS county commission fires waste hauler, seeks bids from others

Lowndes County Commission in Mississippi has fired the municipality's waste hauler for not being on time with pick-ups, and is seeking bids from other haulers who want the job.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 20, 2015

GA county receives landfill expansion grant

It's an expansion that's necessary to avoid hauling construction waste to a landfill not owned by the county.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 19, 2015

Innovative food WTE plant closes

Monday, the plant's power was shut down because of unpaid electric bills.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 19, 2015

Dell's increases use of recycled plastic for new computers

Dell is encouraging eco-friendliness while using recycled computer plastic to manufacture its new computers.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 15, 2015

Verizon collects 2 million pounds of e-waste, completing a 2010 goal early

Months ahead of its 5-year goal to recycle 2 million pounds of e-waste, Verizon hits its mark.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 15, 2015

Farmer surrenders after illegal waste dumping charges

A 78-year-old farmer is facing charges after what Illinois officials say was a years-long pattern of illegal dumping on his farm.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 14, 2015

Waste and recycling is Buckeye state economic generator

Waste and recycling may not have glitz and glamor, but its impact on Ohio is still significant, amounting to billions.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 14, 2015

SWANA exec cites progress 10 years after 'slow down' initiative

Multiple states have put laws in place aimed at protecting waste workers, and a legislation is working its way through the North Carolina state legislature.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 13, 2015

Athens-Hocking District navigates non-compete bid process

Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District will manage its waste and recycling contract, and is considering a for-profit vendor to replace its current nonprofit hauler.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 13, 2015

Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Keep America Beautiful bolster recycling with bins in parks

The program spans 33 states and places receptacles on beaches, sports fields, nature trails and in parks.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 13, 2015

Hoosier Pick-up closed for business; customers left holding the trash bags

Southern Indiana Residents want to know when their trash will be picked up, as Hoosier Pick-up fails to do it.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 12, 2015

Recycling boost: Hamm adds single stream to KS facility

A new single-stream operation at Hamm's Lawrence, KS facility means added capacity and continues the trend.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 12, 2015

Ethanol recycling plant in TN slated for June opening

The company said the new facility will increase capacity by 200%.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 12, 2015

Measurabl to offer waste stream data

The startup is now going to track information from the waste stream.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 11, 2015

Birds killed due to avian flu cause landfill concern

Millions of dead birds could be transported across Iowa to be buried in a landfill, and officials in the county where the landfill is located are worried.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 8, 2015

State law limits formal petition against waste treatment plant sale

Despite having a petition with 6,000 residents signatures opposing the sale of the plant, residents opposed to the sale will not have a chance of fulfilling their agenda without a change in state law.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 7, 2015

NJ recycler launches single-stream system

Another single-stream recycling system has been added in the U.S., and this time it is a facility that takes the place of a dual-stream system.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 5, 2015

Advanced Disposal sets sights on growth; buys another waste hauler

Industry consolidations continue, as Advanced Disposal buys Little Hoppers.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 5, 2015

Free e-waste recycling too good to be true?

While many recyclers charge to deal with electronics, others don’t take the items at all due to cost.

By Jonathan Barnes • May 4, 2015

NYC haulers at privately owned companies speak out against working conditions, employers

Workers employed at private waste companies in NYC had an opportunity to provide testimony at a Council Meeting.

By Nicole Wrona • May 1, 2015

India's 'smart city' offers lessons for waste removal innovation

A pneumatic tube system that transports waste and recycling materials underground is operational in India's smart city, Gandhinagar.

By Nicole Wrona • April 29, 2015

Asheville, NC officials likely to approve trash fee increase

The City Council is expected to approve raising the trash rates in order to promote recycling and end subsidizing waste services. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 29, 2015

Chemical scare from bear repellent prompts Casella to close MRF

A materials recovery facility operated by Casella Waste in Williston, VT was evacuated and closed after hazardous waste permeated the facility.

By Nicole Wrona • April 29, 2015