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Collection/Transfer — March 19, 2019

Embark on a Waste Audit With 5 Easy Steps

Kevin Hill Before you get down to waste reduction at your organization, you will need some data to hit the bull’s eye. So, if you don’t have the right information, you’re at a complete loss. A lot of consumers today support organizations with eco-friendly practices. So, the more you discard, the more you’re spending on collecting […]

Collection/Transfer — March 19, 2019

Government and Regulations — March 19, 2019

Michigan Landfills are a Small Source for PFAS in Waterways, Study Says

A new report suggests toxins called PFAS are entering Michigan waterways from a surprising source: landfills. The report from the The Michigan Waste and Recycling Association underscores the prevalence of the hazardous chemicals used in everyday products and their danger to waters. But its authors caution that most PFAS in lakes and rivers likely comes […]

Government and Regulations — March 19, 2019

Newsletter Headline — March 19, 2019

Indian River County: Do Not Recycle Plastic Bags and Wraps in Curbside Bins

Indian River County officials launched a public outreach campaign on March 1st to discourage residents from placing plastic bags and wraps in curbside recycling bins, and to expand drop-off recycling locations for these plastics. “Please, do not put plastic bags and wraps in your curbside recycling bins,” implored Sue Flak, Recycling Education and Marketing Coordinator. […]

Newsletter Headline — March 19, 2019

Compost/Organic Recycling — March 19, 2019

How Community Compost Startups Are Helping Compost Go Mainstream

A growing group of “community composters” help individuals, organizations and food service providers divert compostable waste like food scraps, paper products and coffee grounds from the landfill. The environmentally-friendly startups stay true to the “community” in their classification by operating closed-loop systems that value waste as an asset. They provide the nutrient-rich end-product created through their business model to […]

Compost/Organic Recycling — March 19, 2019

Collection/Transfer — March 19, 2019

Is the Vision of Commercial Fleet Nirvana Right Around the Corner?

As the first batch of electric trucks roll off the factory lines this year from nearly every traditional truck OEM, and an array of startups and new market players, there is no question that the electric truck drumbeat will only increase in frequency and volume. Will the first 100 or so trucks in 2019 turn […]

Collection/Transfer — March 19, 2019

Newsletter Headline — March 19, 2019

Aluminum Makers Ditch Can Business

.Prices for used aluminum cans in the U.S. have fallen about 30% since last summer. Old cans are less versatile than other scrap. The makers of airplane and car parts prefer not to use aluminum made from recycled cans. More new cans in the U.S. are made from imported aluminum. “We’d prefer to purchase domestic can […]

Newsletter Headline — March 19, 2019

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