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In the Spotlight
Athens Services: Four Generations of Innovation
https://wasteadvantagemag.com/in-the-spotlight-athens-services-four-generations-of-innovation/
From humble beginnings to the largest independent recycling and solid waste services company in Los Angeles County, Athens Services has introduced near-zero emissions vehicles to its fleet, continued to use innovative technology to process mixed waste and to enhance recyclability and has been at the forefront of the organics movement, while also celebrating the many people that have given their entire career to work with the organization.
Trucks
4 Tips for Enhancing the Safety of Your Fleet
https://wasteadvantagemag.com/4-tips-for-enhancing-the-safety-of-your-fleet/
Equipment and drivers are essential to any fleet’s safety, productivity and long-term profitability. Investing in the best combination can go a long way toward building a successful and safety-conscious business.
Curtis Dowart
Facilities Planning and Design
Looking at an Expansion or New Facility? The Initial Feasibility Phase Can Make or Break You
What required items should be considered in this phase and what partners should you add to your team in order to start your project off on the right foot?
Jeff Eriks
Transfer Stations/MRFs
From Material Handling to Tires: Best Practices in Transfer Stations and MRFs
Using proper best practices for transfer station and MRF operations will increase production and efficiencies while keeping maintenance, fuel and floor costs low.
Tom Griffith
Vehicle Safety
How to Maximize the Safety for Waste Trucks and Operators
https://wasteadvantagemag.com/how-to-maximize-the-safety-for-waste-trucks-and-operators/
Knowing safety inside and out.
Amy Ahn
Training
Effective Safety Training is by Design
https://wasteadvantagemag.com/effective-safety-training-is-by-design/
Safety training is an investment that will pay dividends in the long run through lower worker’s compensation rates and lower overall labor costs. A well-designed safety training program will help prevent injuries, prevent regulatory citations, improve moral and lower worker turnover rates.
Lloyd Andrew
Financing
Banks Vs. Private Lenders
https://wasteadvantagemag.com/banks-vs-private-lenders/
Looking at leasing and business financing companies rather than a bank-only option.
Gregory Oestreich
Truck Equipment
How Video Technology is Exonerating Drivers and Streamlining Operations in the Waste and Recycling Industry
With a wide range of vehicle and safety technologies available, video-based safety programs have emerged at the forefront, and many progressive waste and recycling fleets have realized the safety and cost benefits of the technology.
Jason Palmer
Scales
Selecting a Solid Waste Truck Scale
https://wasteadvantagemag.com/selecting-a-solid-waste-truck-scale/
Essential considerations for buying the right truck scale for Your weighing operation.
Caleb Tidball
Carts/Containers
Designing Waste Containers for Wildlife
https://wasteadvantagemag.com/designing-waste-containers-for-wildlife/
When planning for waste management … don’t forget about the animals!
Gary Jonsson
Equipment Strategies
Equipment Considerations for New Haulers
https://wasteadvantagemag.com/equipment-considerations-for-new-haulers/
Getting started in the waste hauling business is an exciting and often daunting proposition, but doing your homework, knowing your costs and finding the right equipment will go a long way toward achieving your goals.
Kirk Warren
Container Management
Reducing Container Accidents
https://wasteadvantagemag.com/container-management-reducing-container-accidents/
Using a container attachment for commercial rear load containers ensures the operator can safely dump 1 to 6 yard containers faster and with less effort than the traditional cable winch. By making them the standard equipment on your rear loaders, you can help to reduce accidents in your operations.
Terry Amick
Data Management
How Data Can Boost Your Waste Hauling Business
https://wasteadvantagemag.com/how-data-can-boost-your-waste-hauling-business/
The transition of the waste management industry to a data-driven industry will only make the waste collection process more efficient. This efficiency brings a double benefit as haulers and municipalities and clients could save money by introducing IoT technology to industry in need of a revamp.
Nadav Lesham and Yonni Myers
Route Optimization
Five Myths about Route Optimization in Solid Waste
https://wasteadvantagemag.com/five-myths-about-route-optimization-in-solid-waste/
Route optimization can deliver big savings for solid waste operators, but don’t be misled by some of the myths.
Jean-François Moneyron
Smart Technologies
Haulers Get Competitive with Smart Sensor Tech
https://wasteadvantagemag.com/haulers-get-competitive-with-smart-sensor-tech/
Connected technology and full transparency are driving an overhaul in the waste management sector—all thanks to the Industrial Internet of Things.
Carts/Containers
Helping End Users Select the Best Option for Debris Removal for their Project
The debris removal industry is large enough for everyone to have their niche but through clear communication, customers can find the solution providers that will make their lives easier.
Paul DiSpazio
Safety Case Study
Municipalities Save Lives with Truck Side Guards
https://wasteadvantagemag.com/municipalities-save-lives-with-truck-side-guards/
Lightweight safety barriers retrofit onto trucks to help prevent rear wheel crush hazard to cyclists and pedestrians.
Tires Case Study
Attention to Detail Increases Tire Life
https://wasteadvantagemag.com/attention-to-detail-increases-tire-life/
Matching tires to operational challenges faced every day.
Seth Walters
Guest Commentary
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—Section 41 and Section 179: Windfall for the Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste and Recycling Industries
The waste industry should consistently and diligently work to solve the waste crisis by seeking out existing waste technologies or initiate research and development of new waste technologies to minimize the load on landfills.
Tony Nocito and Marco Nocito
Engine Case Study
Studies Prove Electric: Trash Mechanical Fans for New Engine Cooling Tech
By replacing today’s large single mechanical fan with a series of smaller electric fans, this new electric cooling approach accounts for fuel economy improvements upwards of 18 percent, thereby lowering emissions.