What We're Reading: Page 88
Industry reads hand-picked by our editors
Sep 06, 2023
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Spectrum News 1
New York City begins issuing fines to businesses for violating waste containerization rules.
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CBS 17
Durham, North Carolina, sanitation workers rally for ‘fair wages’ and permanent employment.
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Waste 360
Wisconsin has made significant strides in reducing landfill volumes, policy forum finds.
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Fox 13 News
Tremonton, Utah, teen hit, killed by garbage truck while riding bike.
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Atlanta News First
East Point compost pilot program in Atlanta, Georgia, supporting minority farmers thanks to USDA grant.
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Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri, pilots new food waste recycling program.
Sep 05, 2023
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WRTV
Class action lawsuit filed against Republic Services for not picking up trash in Indianapolis area.
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The City
As New York City expands food scrap collection, local composters seek new business.
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KALB
Clean Harbors hazardous waste permit appeal denied by Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
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NBC 6 South Florida
After landfill and incinerator contamination, 28-acre lake to be filled with concrete and sand in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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POWER Magazine
25.6-MW solar farm on landfill in Mount Olive, New Jersey, considered a model for other installations.
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KWQC
Scott County, Iowa, strikes deal with Waga Energy to collect landfill gas.
Sep 01, 2023
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Coshocton Tribune
Coshocton County, Ohio, officials express disapproval of Buckeye Brine taking non-hazardous waste from East Palestine train derailment site.
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Tennessee Lookout
Appeals court rules against WM in Nashville landfill expansion.
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Rochester First
National Waste & Recycling Association weighs in on New York’s statewide waste tax proposal.
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The Orange County Register
Republic Services says it will take three months to fix garbage pickup issues in Anaheim, California.
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NBC 6 South Florida
Pembroke Pines, Florida, approves disposal contract with Waste Connections, but incinerator concerns remain.
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The River Reporter
Sullivan County, New York, food scrap recycling pilot program starts in October.
Aug 31, 2023
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San Diego Union-Tribune
San Diego sees organics recycling double after green bin rollout; enforcement plan coming soon.
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KFOX
Improper disposal of batteries and hot ashes sparks fire at Las Cruces, New Mexico, waste facility.
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Waste Today
Glass Recycling Coalition seeks input on glass recovery efforts.
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WVTM 13
Chelsea, Alabama, residents will see trash bill triple in new contract with Republic Services.
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The New Pelican
Coastal Waste & Recycling wins $12.8M, 3-year contract with Wilton Manors, Florida.
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New Haven Register
West Haven, Connecticut, to consider ordinance change for trash collection after organics separation pilot program.
Aug 30, 2023
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Waste Today
Collection schedules shift in preparation for Hurricane Idalia’s landfall.
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CBS San Francisco
E-waste recycling program in North Bay near San Francisco provides job opportunities while saving planet.
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The Herald-Banner
Complaints about trash pickup in Greenville, Texas, continue amid trash service transition from Waste Connections.
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BioCycle
Tribal composting facility near Minneapolis, Minnesota, set to expand.
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Doral Family Journal
Doral, Florida, hosts workshop on relocation of waste-to-energy facility.
Aug 29, 2023
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Los Angeles Times
Why California’s plastic bag ban is failing.
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Reason
Arkansas business owner sues city over waste disposal and pickup contract, alleging government monopoly.
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The Vicksburg Post
Vicksburg, Mississippi, approves solid waste amendments; sets garbage fees for contract with WM.
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Lancaster Online
Mount Joy Township, Pennsylvania, extends contract with Penn Waste Inc.
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The Star Tribune
Work to begin on new Washington County, Minnesota, toxic waste facility.
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WBRC
Vestavia Hills, Alabama, battles trash pickup issues with AmWaste.
Aug 28, 2023
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Georgia Public Broadcasting
Feds rejected Alabama’s toxic waste disposal plan. What does that mean for Georgia’s coal ash?
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WKRN
Nashville, Tennessee, piloting curbside compost program to reduce landfill waste.
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CBS Pittsburgh
Waste management worker killed in accident in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
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Waste Today
NWRA, Oregon Refuse & Recycling Association to formalize relationship.
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West Hartford News
West Hartford, Connecticut, food scrap recycling pilot showing success in first few months.
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Tennessee Lookout
Dispute over BFI’s Middle Point Landfill in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, goes to court.
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