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Collection/Transfer — September 22, 2020

New York State to Start Stalled Plastic Bag Ban in October

New York state will start enforcing its long-stalled ban on single-use plastic bags in grocery stores and supermarkets starting Oct. 19, according to a letter filed in court. Some bags are exempt from the rule, including plastic bags used by a pharmacy to carry prescription drugs, produce bags for fruits and vegetables or those used […]

Collection/Transfer — September 22, 2020

Collection/Transfer — September 21, 2020

Toronto Boy Who Loves Garbage Trucks Gets Big Surprise on 3rd Birthday

For Wolfgang Reader, the arrival of the neighbourhood garbage workers every Friday is an exciting time. According to his parents, Wolfgang waits for the workers to pick up the trash on his street. When he sees them, he waves them down. Two in particular, Drew and D.J., always make time for a chat with the boy and […]

Collection/Transfer — September 21, 2020

Collection/Transfer — September 21, 2020

OnePlus Systems Rebrands to Contelligent

OnePlus Systems, a global leader in Intelligent Container Monitoring and Analytics solutions, has announced that it will change its name to Contelligent. This comes as part of a rebranding effort to build on its market momentum and reflect the company’s growth strategy and solution. “Contelligent reflects the growth and direction of a company fast on […]

Collection/Transfer — September 21, 2020

News and Press — September 21, 2020

Minimizer and Premier Manufacturing Enhance their Sales Teams for Go-to-Market Growth Strategy

Minimizer’s acquisition of Premier Manufacturing in January 2020 has led to the creation of one strategic sales team, with new directors, regional managers, and redesigned regional coverage to streamline communication with a focus on customer satisfaction. In this new sales resource optimization, Derek Quys has been named Director of Sales, while Greg Renberg will serve as Director […]

News and Press — September 21, 2020

Education — September 21, 2020

Sunnking Re-Launches Donation Program to Benefit Camp Good Days; Previously Postponed due to COVID-19

Sunnking, an electronics recycling company based in Brockport, NY, has re-opened registration for its annual e-Scrap for Camp fundraiser in Buffalo after a 4-month pause due to COVID-19. The program raises money for Camp Good Days and Special Times, a non-profit organization that aims to improve the quality of life for children, adults, and families whose lives have […]

Education — September 21, 2020

Collection/Transfer — September 21, 2020

Mayor de Blasio Appoints Edward Grayson Acting Sanitation Commissioner

Mayor Bill de Blasio has appointed Edward Grayson as the Acting Commissioner of the City of New York Department of Sanitation (DSNY). Grayson, currently the Director of DSNY’s Bureau of Cleaning and Collection, began his DSNY career in 1999. “Edward Grayson is the kind of experienced, steady hand New York’s Strongest needs to lead the […]

Collection/Transfer — September 21, 2020

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