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BLS: Injury rates down for collection workers, up at MRFs and landfills
The increase in MRF injury rates is a particular challenge as more facilities staff up to meet new contamination specifications.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How has Donald Trump affected the waste industry?
One year after the election, Waste Dive takes a look at how the industry has changed during the Trump administration.
By Cody Boteler • Nov. 8, 2017 -
House passes 'Save Local Business Act' to reverse joint employer standards
The bill passed in a 242-181 vote, mostly along party lines, but is expected to face a closer vote in the Senate.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Courtesy of Casella Waste Systems
Customers are paying Casella's rising costs to deal with new recycling specifications
The Northeastern company reported a $700,000 labor increase for Q3 to keep up with market demands, but said China's contamination standards "are not going to be met by anyone."
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 3, 2017 -
BLS: Collection worker jobs to grow 13% by 2026
Recent federal data also project that the demand for truck drivers, mechanics and supervisors will increase in the coming years.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Industry sees multiple opportunities to reverse BFI joint employer standard
The National Waste & Recycling Association recently sent a letter to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan urging action on a bill, H.R. 3441, that some in the labor community feel goes too far.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Ohio becomes latest state to pass Slow Down to Get Around
Following a unanimous Ohio Senate vote, this would be the 17th law of its kind to take effect in the U.S.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2017 -
E-waste recycler Tech Dump crosses 20M pound processing milestone
Additionally, the nonprofit group has delivered over 327,000 hours of job training.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 25, 2017 -
NYC Safety Symposium: Collection getting more complicated as cities grow
The third city-hosted event of its kind focused on how local service providers can better interact with pedestrians, cyclists and neighbors.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Report: Driver shortage top issue for trucking industry, but automation emerging
For the first time since 2006, respondents to the American Transportation Research Institute survey ranked a driver shortage as their top concern.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Advanced Disposal and OE 324 reach agreement to end Arbor Hills strike
Employees are expected to return to work today, after a five-day strike, with wage and benefit increases under a three-year contract.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 16, 2017 -
UPDATE: Strike continues into fifth day at Michigan landfill with no resolution
Picketers have reportedly been disrupting truck traffic and 15 workers remain on strike.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Teamsters, Waste Management and DSNY mobilize to storm-battered Puerto Rico
For two Teamsters who volunteered to travel to Puerto Rico, the mission is personal.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Pearson: 40-60% of US workers are in declining jobs
Only one in 10 workers are in roles that are considered to be "growing occupations," according to the study.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 2017 -
The 10 most common OSHA workplace violations of FY17
The top violations, which nearly mirror last year's list, serve as a reminder that all industries must increase hazard mitigation.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: Waste Management CEO on hurricanes, China and the future of MRF labor
Waste Dive spoke to Jim Fish for updates on weathering market shifts, Los Angeles franchise implementation, robotics and more.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Republic, Advanced, FCC caught up in Florida county's pre-Irma collection drama
Polk County threatened to sue Republic for canceling collections before the storm — and asked the other two companies to step in.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 15, 2017 -
After Irma, safety remains highest priority for collection crews in Florida
Downed power lines, impassable streets and standing water have put collection crews on high alert as they begin returning to their routes.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
San Jose, CA approves living wage settlement to avoid legal standoff with Republic
Republic has argued that the living wage requirement doesn't apply to temp workers under its commercial franchise agreement.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Oregon communities shift to overnight collections and prepare for litter ahead of eclipse
An estimated 100,000 people are expected to show up for the event and traffic has already become an issue.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 18, 2017 -
Audit: Honolulu sanitation workers earning 'excessive' OT, abusing sick days
The audit was prompted by resident complaints about missed or delayed bulk waste pick-up and uncovered more systemic issues.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 17, 2017 -
Sims Municipal Recycling workers approve first union contract in NYC
The agreement comes after workers threatened a strike earlier in the year and later voted to organize with Teamsters Local 210.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 17, 2017 -
FMCSA withdraws proposed sleep apnea rule due to logistical concerns
After facing questions about the proposed rule's practicality, the new plan is to address concerns using existing programs.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
New NWRA President & CEO: 'Safety is in my blood'
In his first interview with Waste Dive, Darrell Smith pledged results on safety through more data collection and new efforts to change the industry's image.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2017 -
OSHA announces online app to submit injury data ahead of extended rule deadline
Due to its high injury rate, the waste industry is one of multiple sectors that this reporting requirement will target.
By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2017
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