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Collection/Transfer — March 3, 2021

SWANA Reports 52 Solid Waste Industry Worker Fatalities in 2020

The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) reported 52 municipal solid waste industry workers were killed in 2020 in the United States and Canada, with nearly 70 percent occurring during collection. This data was shared by Jesse Maxwell, SWANA Advocacy & Safety Senior Manager, at SWANA’s virtual Safety Summit on February 25. The most […]

Collection/Transfer — March 3, 2021

Collection/Transfer — March 3, 2021

Ann Arbor, MI Council OKs Potentially $10M Contract with Nonprofit Recycle Ann Arbor

After several months of negotiations, Ann Arbor has a new contract with nonprofit Recycle Ann Arbor for curbside collection of the city’s recyclables. “It’s been a contract that has taken quite some time to complete, but we’re very pleased to bring you this contract tonight after a lot of work by both Recycle Ann Arbor […]

Collection/Transfer — March 3, 2021

Collection/Transfer — March 3, 2021

Stericycle CEO Cindy Miller Joins More Than 1,600 CEOs in Unprecedented Commitment to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Stericycle, Inc. announces that Chief Executive Officer Cindy Miller has joined more than 1,600 CEOs pledging to take action to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace through the CEO Action for Diversity & InclusionTM coalition. The collective of more than 1,600 signatories have already shared more than 1,200 best known actions, exchanging tangible learning […]

Collection/Transfer — March 3, 2021

Zero Waste — March 2, 2021

Riverside County Zero Waste Hero Program

Riverside County’s Zero Waste Hero program is looking for 40 households, within Unincorporated Riverside County, to participate in the FREE three-month-long program that takes an in-depth look at the goods we buy and waste we create to uncover opportunities to recycle more and reduce waste. Households will have the chance to participate in live discussions, […]

Zero Waste — March 2, 2021

Collection/Transfer — March 2, 2021

J&M Sanitation Deploys BYD, Amrep Electric Refuse Trucks

J&M Sanitation, a family-owned business serving Kuna, Idaho, has deployed two all-electric Class 8 refuse trucks, the first such battery-electric, zero-emission vehicles in Idaho. The trucks are replacing two current diesel vehicles, resulting in cleaner air and a lower carbon footprint. J&M is the first company in Idaho to own and operate electric refuse trucks […]

Collection/Transfer — March 2, 2021

Collection/Transfer — March 2, 2021

Privacy And Ethics: Why Consumers Need To Dispose Of Their Electronic Waste Responsibly

Jackie Thompson Only about 20% of electronic equipment or e-waste is fully documented and disposed of properly, according to the UN Environment Programme. While electronic waste is on the decline , proper disposal is still an absolute must. With electronics being an essential part of business processes and daily consumer life, special care must be taken to dispose of […]

Collection/Transfer — March 2, 2021

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