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Chicago improves, but could save more on waste collection services
According to a report by the Chicago Inspector General, the city could trim the waste management budget even further.
By Nicole Wrona • April 28, 2015 -
Waste Management makes 'Best Corporate Citizens' list for first time
CR Magazine ranks the company at No. 54.
By Nicole Wrona • April 27, 2015 -
VT hauler counts on real horsepower to collect waste, recycling
A Vermont-based hauler that uses horses to transport waste now offers services to another local community.
By Nicole Wrona • April 27, 2015 -
Majority of e-waste collected in 2014 not recycled correctly: report
According to a report, a majority of the electronic waste collected in 2014 was also not applicable for reuse.
By Nicole Wrona • April 21, 2015 -
After 4-year pilot program, Tacoma, WA expands commercial food waste recycling
A pilot program that converts organic waste into compost is expanding as the city aims to divert 70% of waste from landfills.
By Nicole Wrona • April 21, 2015 -
New meat detector could alleviate food waste
The device detects meat spoilage more accurately than packaging's expiration dates, according to a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor.
By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2015 -
To infinity and beyond: Scientists point laser at space waste
Using the EUSO telescope and the CAN laser, scientists propose to locate and eliminate debris.
By Nicole Wrona • April 20, 2015 -
Rizzo Environmental acquires MI competitor
The Sterling Heights, MI-based waste and recycling company inked a deal to purchase Canton Waste Recycling, a hauler located in Southeast Michigan.
By Nicole Wrona • April 14, 2015 -
Gary, IN, awards $20M waste contract to Republic Services
The agreement will see the hauler collect waste for the city for the next five years.
By Nicole Wrona • April 13, 2015 -
Waste Pro to equip fleet with video cameras
The waste and recycling hauler is spending $3 million on cameras to promote safety and protect the company from lawsuits.
By Nicole Wrona • April 13, 2015 -
Fleet Management Expo postponed until 2016
The expo slated to take place in Indianapolis was canceled due to events surrounding the passage of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
By Nicole Wrona • April 8, 2015 -
Private investment firm loans $40M to Midwest hauler for acquisition
US Capital Partners provided a bridge loan for a regional waste management and environmental services company to fund its acquisition program.
By Nicole Wrona • April 8, 2015 -
AZ adopts legislation to put municipalities, private haulers at same level
The law looks to have fair competition between all waste companies, public and private, in order to ensure comparable taxes are paid by all parties providing services.
By Nicole Wrona • April 8, 2015 -
Cambridge Cos. awarded transfer station design contract
The Griffith, IN, solid waste design firm will develop the project for a station in Cape Girardeau, MO.
By Nicole Wrona • April 6, 2015 -
Western Elite acquires hauler, expands services in southern NV
Both companies are Las Vegas-based.
By Nicole Wrona • April 6, 2015 -
Unofficial Los Angeles trash strike stops
Around 60% of unionized waste haulers missed two days of work due to a labor dispute in the city.
By Nicole Wrona • April 6, 2015 -
Non-profit studies effects of plastic waste in NY/NJ waterways
NY/NJ Baykeeper launched a project to determine the effects of plastic waste on human and wildlife populations.
By Nicole Wrona • April 2, 2015 -
Progressive Waste adds CNG trucks to St. Louis fleet
The hauler is working toward a goal of converting half of its St. Louis fleet to CNG by the end of this year.
By Nicole Wrona • April 1, 2015 -
Orlando, FL, expands its 'green' fleet
The city announced the addition of five new compressed natural gas vehicles for waste collection routes.
By Nicole Wrona • April 1, 2015 -
Group recommends ways NYC can improve organic waste diversion
The New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund released the report.
By Nicole Wrona • March 31, 2015 -
Jury awards $14.5M to family of man killed by garbage truck
The man's name was Lary Blahnik.
By Nicole Wrona • March 31, 2015 -
Hauler joins fueling firm to open new CNG station
U.S. Gain is partnering with Emterra Group to bring the largest compressed natural gas fueling station to Ontario, Canada.
By Nicole Wrona • March 31, 2015 -
Barges, not dump trucks, to haul debris from Alexandria, VA, job sites
The developer of the city's waterfront made the concession in response to resident concerns.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 30, 2015 -
Technology key in increasing safety for waste industry workers
The use of innovative tech, paired with education programs, has shown a positive effect on improving the safety of waste and recycling employees while on the job.
By Nicole Wrona • March 26, 2015 -
CA approves driver safety measure opposed by NWRA
The state adopted the proposal to reduce the speed for right-side driven waste trucks.
By Nicole Wrona • March 25, 2015
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