Collection/Transfer — November 23, 2020SWANA’s New Spring Technical Conference RescheduledSWANA announces the new premier Spring technical conference for local governments and the solid waste and recycling industry, SOAR 2021. With new dates, SOAR 2021 is planned to be a face-to-face technical event in Kansas City, MO on June 14–17, 2021. SOAR is built on the essence of SWANApalooza, providing technical solutions and networking opportunities […] Collection/Transfer — November 23, 2020
Collection/Transfer — November 23, 2020River Birch Makes Bid to Take Over Contract to Operate Jefferson Parish Landfill in LouisianaRiver Birch LLC, which owns a Waggaman landfill adjacent to the one owned by Jefferson Parish, has reached an agreement to buy out the remaining three-and-a-half years of Waste Connections’ contract to operate the parish landfill, giving the company a stronger foothold in the parish’s garbage business. River Birch President Jim Ward confirmed Friday that the […] Collection/Transfer — November 23, 2020
Collection/Transfer — November 22, 2020Move to Automated Sanitation Collection Picks Up Steam, Revenue in Cleveland Heights, OHAlthough operating on a “tight timetable” to make the switch to automated collection for garbage and recycling, City Council has approved a nearly $5 monthly fee increase. But customers won’t have to pick up that increase until the second quarterly bill in April. The goal is to order the necessary equipment — including nine trucks, […] Collection/Transfer — November 22, 2020
Circular Economy — November 20, 2020The MRF Summit Hosted by SWANA and ISRI Provides Two Days of Informative and Lively Discussion on Safety, Contamination, Commodities and the Global MarketsThe MRF Summit hosted by SWANA and ISRI over two days in the afternoon was packed with informative speakers and sessions discussing strategies, ideas, technological developments, and government updates while inviting attendees to give their feedback and ask questions throughout the event. The MRF Summit was formally introduced and emceed by Tim Flanagan, General Manager […] Circular Economy — November 20, 2020
Collection/Transfer — November 19, 2020More Franklin County, OH Communities Pledge to Recycle RightIn 2018, SWACO introduced its Recycle Right, Make a Difference education campaign to encourage recycling and teach the right way to do it. We created the campaign following a survey showing people want to recycle but get confused about which items are accepted and which ones are not. The campaign employs social media, TV advertising, […] Collection/Transfer — November 19, 2020
Collection/Transfer — November 19, 2020U.S. Department of Labor Updates Frequently Asked Questions To Address Cloth Face Coverings as Personal Protective EquipmentThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published an update to its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to address whether OSHA considers cloth face coverings to be personal protective equipment. The agency is addressing the topic after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently determined that some cloth face […] Collection/Transfer — November 19, 2020
Collection/Transfer — November 19, 2020New Grant Program to Protect Marine & Inland WaterwaysMarinas and local governments across the US and Canada can stop litter from entering coastal and inland waterways and reduce marine debris thanks to a new grant program sponsored by Dart Container Corporation and UltraTech International, Inc. Dart will provide up to $100,000 in grants for the purchase and installation of UltraTech’s patented Ultra-Drain Guard […] Collection/Transfer — November 19, 2020
Collection/Transfer — November 19, 2020Boston, MA Adding Textile Recycling Drop Off Boxes to Neighborhoods, Expanding Yard Waste OptionsTextile recycling drop off boxes are being added across Boston neighborhoods. Not throwing away textiles is better for the environment by not filling up trash dumps, but also it can be reused in many ways. Once sorted, 95 percent of textiles such as old bedding, hats, and jackets are reused (75 percent), upcycled, or recycled […] Collection/Transfer — November 19, 2020
Collection/Transfer — November 19, 2020Montreal, QC’s Saint-Laurent Borough Installs Recycling Boxes for Disposable MasksThe arrival of COVID-19 has caused a crisis beyond the pandemic: an epidemic of masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE) in our environment. A recent UN study estimated that about 75 percent of masks and other PPE ultimately end up in landfills, or worse, bodies of water. McGill University professor of chemistry Dr. […] Collection/Transfer — November 19, 2020
Collection/Transfer — November 18, 2020Loveland Continues to Lead Colorado in Residential Recycling RatesLoveland residents’ continued efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle have been noticed for the fourth year in a row, placing the Sweetheart City at the top of the state for residential recycling efforts. During a meeting with city officials from across the state, Eco-Cycle recognized the top performing recycling cities for the work they have […] Collection/Transfer — November 18, 2020
Collection/Transfer — November 18, 2020What Do the Commercial Trucks of the Future Look Like in 2040? Does Diesel Have a Sell By Date?Recent headlines tout the new interest in hydrogen for heavy-duty commercial trucks from some leading manufacturers. Traveling the roads in America today, over 90 percent of commercial vehicles are powered by diesel technology. Fast forward twenty years from now, and trucks will most likely be powered by a diversity of fuels and technology. Some may be […] Collection/Transfer — November 18, 2020
Collection/Transfer — November 17, 2020Feet on the Street Campaign in Lafayette, LA Aims to Improve RecyclingLafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and The Recycling Partnership are working together to reduce waste and improve curbside recycling in the city of Lafayette. The “Feet on the Street” campaign will educate residents on the importance of recycling correctly and what should and should not be placed in recycling carts. Starting Monday, November 16 through Friday, […] Collection/Transfer — November 17, 2020
