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New CARB vehicle standards a catalyst for growth at Wrightspeed
The company that converts commercial waste trucks into electric vehicles, Wrightspeed, anticipates heavy growth thanks to new laws in the Golden State.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 20, 2015 -
Rumpke inks deal to purchase Milliron's waste and recycling assets
Milliron said the company will focus on building its scrap metal business.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 20, 2015 -
NYC moves ahead with foam foodservice container ban
The city took the action after determining the products could not be efficiently recycled.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 15, 2015 -
Republic Services haulers help battle crime in FL town
Employees at the waste and recycling company in Hernando, FL are partnering with the local sheriff’s office to report suspicious activity observed while driving their daily waste routes.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 15, 2015 -
Waste and recycling startup Rubicon gets $30M investment
Rubicon Global plans to use the investment to scale operations and fund research and development for new recycling technologies.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 14, 2015 -
Big retail chain pays CA $2M settlement for hazardous waste violations
The settlement stems from hazardous waste disposal violations allegedly committed at 99 Cents Only stores in California.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 9, 2015 -
Advanced Disposal acquires KY hauler
The waste and recycling firm announced it inked a deal to buy Pea Ridge Waste of Henderson, KY.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 8, 2015 -
Union sues city of Honolulu over collection fee
The United Public Workers union has filed a lawsuit claiming that a new move to charge for trash collection violates a state Supreme Court ruling.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 8, 2015 -
Waste Management appoints AES' Gluski to board of directors
The waste and recycling company elected Andrés Gluski to its board effective January 1.
By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Ontario's 2R Services fined $320K for contaminated material discharge
The Ontario-based company and its directors were charged a total of $320,000 for allowing the discharge and failing to respond to it appropriately.
By Sy Mukherjee • Dec. 30, 2014 -
Maryland waste workers strike over wages
Haulers at Unity Disposal & Recycling in Laurel, MD have enacted a strike in opposition to what they say are unfair wages.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 29, 2014 -
Study: There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic in the oceans
Trillion. With a "T." That amounts to 269,000 tons of plastic debris.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 11, 2014 -
Who's responsible for LA's mounting illegal dumping problem?
A new report blames the community for creating the mess, and the city for neglecting its role in enforcing anti-dumping laws.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Waste Management scores 10-year contract to sponsor Phoenix Open
The waste and recycling firm will continue as the golf tournament's sponsor for another 10 years after its current six-year contract ends in 2015.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 8, 2014 -
NJ hauler beats out Waste Management for Denville contract
Gaeta Recycling was awarded a sanitation contract with Denville, NJ after offering a substantially lower bid than competitors expected.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Republic Services adds 20 CNG trucks to Springfield, MO fleet
The hauler currently operates 119 trucks in the area that are powered by compressed natural gas.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Upstate Shredding carves out another foothold in the Northeast
In an ongoing effort to expand its presence in the Northeast, Upstate Shredding-Ben Weitsman Recycling is buying out Rome, NY-based Murtagh Scrap Handling.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 4, 2014 -
NYC neighborhood fights DSNY over illegal dumping fines
Frustrated New York City business owners are getting slammed with fines from the Department of Sanitation, allegedly because of illegal dumpers who strike in the middle of the night.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Study: Insects' appetite for destruction major factor in diverting landfill waste
Take note, sanitation workers: bugs are making your job a whole lot easier.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 3, 2014 -
How one NY firm is helping hospitals reduce food waste
BioHitech America uses aerobic digestion technology to eliminate the massive amounts of organic waste generated at healthcare facilities.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Republic offers to help Vegas businesses become better recyclers—for free
The firm is offering to create waste and recycling plans for businesses in Las Vegas, the site of Republic’s massive new recycling complex.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Stella Environmental acquires Enviro Trans in bid for southwestern market
This is Stella's second strategic acquisition in the region.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Iowa City expands food recycling program after successful pilot
50 households in Iowa City diverted 1,000 pounds of organics from the landfill within a six-week trial period.
By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 1, 2014 -
City of Gloucester, media clash over recycling rate
The Director of Public Works is questioning a Boston Globe article naming the city of Gloucester as one of the worst recyclers in the state.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 26, 2014 -
FL sanitation workers: 'Move Over Law' not effective
A law in Florida aims to protect waste haulers from danger on the road, yet workers indicate that drivers aren’t following the new safety measures.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 26, 2014
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