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Scrap Collector: $16M California recycling fraud bust, lessons from Flint's water crisis
Plus, accusations of "politically motivated" sanitation worker sickout, wasting disease in animal carcasses and the triumphant return of Garbage Hill.
By Rina Li • Dec. 07, 2018
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San Francisco passes ordinance requiring waste audits for large generators
More than 400 locations will now be subject to a review of their recycling practices every three years and could be required to hire on-site "zero waste facilitators."
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Dec. 5, 2018 at 10 a.m.
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Scrap Collector: Recycling cuts; latest worker fatality
Plus, M&A news from Santek and Meridian, corporate recycling developments and the unseen e-waste nightmare lurking behind this holiday season.
By Cole Rosengren , Rina Li • Nov. 30, 2018
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Embattled New York hauler Sanitation Salvage surrenders license
The company, once among the city's largest, never fully recovered from a one-month suspension. It leaves behind an estimated 2,100 customers.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Nov. 28, 2018 at 1:09 p.m.
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Waste Management, Teamsters head to court over Reno, Nevada strike threats
The conflict over whether employees must electronically log their lunch breaks has escalated into a temporary restraining order and dueling NLRB complaints.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 20, 2018
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Q&AConsider the MRF worker: Leadpoint's push to change an overlooked occupation
In the face of increasing quality expectations and injury rates, MRF employment needs to evolve. Pat Hudson discusses how Leadpoint is working to achieve that.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 20, 2018
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Poll: Texting while driving viewed as widespread problem in cities
Respondents in Denver and Houston expressed the most concern about texting and driving, while NYC and San Francisco topped the list of cities that worry about texting and walking.
By Jason Plautz • Nov. 20, 2018
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NWRA petition estimates ELD mandate would cost industry nearly $117M
Following Waste Management's exemption, the association is raising concerns about distracted driving and pushing for an industry-wide policy.
By Cody Ellis • Nov. 19, 2018
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Q&AJim Trevathan reflects on 39 years at Waste Management
In part one of an extended interview, the outgoing COO covers the evolution of company culture — through Drury, Myers, Steiner and Fish — plus safety and labor retention.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 14, 2018
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Deep Dive7 key questions about New York's unique franchise plan
Now that the proposal is out, debate over ending the largest commercial open market system in the country will only heat up heading into 2019. Waste Dive read through all 100-plus pages to suss out what comes next.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 13, 2018
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BLS: MRF injuries spiked in 2017, industry rate held steady
Ongoing focus on collection workers appears to be paying off, but new data show that MRFs and landfills require ongoing attention.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 09, 2018
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Official NYC franchise plan: 20 nonexclusive zones, 68 potential contracts
The highly anticipated final proposal is expected to accelerate consolidation of the local industry and ramp up an already contentious political fight to achieve city council passage.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Nov. 8, 2018 at 1:03 p.m.
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Q&AReflecting on 5 deals in 4 states, WCA says more to come
Senior VP of Operations Matt Spencer shares insights about recent acquisitions, recycling costs and labor trends for the Texas company.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 07, 2018
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Advanced Disposal doubles training time to weather tight labor market
As it gets increasingly difficult to find quality drivers and mechanics, CEO Richard Burke said the company has turned to an outside recruiting firm and is taking numerous other steps.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 02, 2018
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Los Angeles BPW approves RecycLA facility plan, plus $6M for consultant
The city gains unprecedented oversight at any facility taking franchise material, and requires many to be fully enclosed. Waste Management is among the operators with concerns about potential costs.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 30, 2018
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Can Waste Management's hot streak survive an economic downturn?
The company says yes, and has plenty of reasons why. In the meantime, it's buying more new trucks this year than ever before, seeing labor retention improve and eyeing some "very attractive" acquisitions.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2018
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The opioid epidemic at work: 1 year later
We asked experts: What kinds of changes have employers made to their benefits and healthcare strategies to combat drug addiction, and what could they do better?
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 24, 2018
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Daily Digest: NYC commissioner calls for end to fatigued driving
Plus, San Diego agrees to recycling contract amendment, HP and IKEA join an ocean plastics consortium and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren , Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 22, 2018
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Daily Digest: Houston mayor talks 2019 recycling contract, return of glass
Plus, Maryland county approves labor peace ordinance, Los Angeles moves ahead on straw ban and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 17, 2018
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Overtime rule delayed until March 2019
DOL also has announced its intent to tackle joint employment via regulation, with a proposal slated for December.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 17, 2018
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Daily Digest: Waste Management cart-tagging questioned in Chicago
Plus, a Missouri city drops all fiber collection, Kentucky workers fight for fair pay and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 15, 2018
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Daily Digest: DSNY driver kills pedestrian amid chaotic week of US crashes
Plus, Trump seizes on ocean plastic as the latest example of international unfairness and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Oct. 12, 2018 at 4:17 p.m.
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Daily Digest: 2 New York tuck-ins for Casella; Adidas ditching virgin plastic by 2024
Plus, a Casella landfill lawsuit is dismissed in Massachusetts, the U.K. pledges big money to fight food waste and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 04, 2018
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Daily Digest: Potential $100M community agreement for Waste Connections landfill
Plus, Rumpke wants to expand the largest landfill in Ohio, another paper mill is set to reopen and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 02, 2018
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Daily Digest: Northeast recycling reality check; Minnesota WTE in jeopardy
Plus, Republic Services now has more women on its board than top competitors, and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 01, 2018