Collection/Transfer — March 2, 2021Food Waste Is Playing A Large Role In The Connecticut Waste CrisisWith the MIRA trash facility in Hartford set to shut down in 2022, the state of Connecticut is facing a waste crisis. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, along with dozens of municipalities from across the state, met to discuss the future of food scrap collection in Connecticut, which is playing a big role […] Collection/Transfer — March 2, 2021
Collection/Transfer — March 2, 2021Peters Township, PA Shows Increase in Recycled MaterialsPeters Township residents have been picking up the pace when it comes to recycling. During a township council meeting, Peters project coordinator Tom Gromek provided a report that shows an upswing during 2020 in the various recycling methods that are available. Overall, Waste Management took away 1,558 tons by curbside pickup, an increase of more […] Collection/Transfer — March 2, 2021
Collection/Transfer — March 2, 2021Tulsa, OK’s Trash Service Avoided Major Problems, Unforeseen Expenses During February Storms, Officials SayLast month’s snowstorms and freezing temperatures didn’t make hauling any easier. Yet, all things considered, Tulsa’s trash customers were for the most part well served, with service canceled just one day — Feb. 15. That led to later-than-usual pickup times for the rest of that week as crews worked in terrible conditions through Feb. 20 […] Collection/Transfer — March 2, 2021
Collection/Transfer — March 1, 2021Republic Services Salutes Essential Workers with Additional ‘Committed to Serve’ AwardsRepublic Services, Inc. has provided additional recognition to its 28,000 frontline employees with $500″Committed to Serve” awards, thanking them for their dedication and service to communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The multimillion-dollar “Committed to Serve” initiative was launched by Republic Services in April 2020 to support its essential workers and small businesses across the country […] Collection/Transfer — March 1, 2021
Collection/Transfer — March 1, 2021U.S. Army Orders 99 Heavy Dump Trucks from Mack DefenseMack Defense announced that the U.S. Army ordered 99 Mack Defense M917A3 non-armored Heavy Dump Trucks (HDT) as part of the previously announced contract that could be worth up to $296.4 million over seven years between the U.S. Department of Defense and Mack Defense. “This order signifies the successful testing of non-armored and armored vehicles […] Collection/Transfer — March 1, 2021
Collection/Transfer — February 28, 2021Travis County, TX Residents Encouraged to Use Recycling, Waste Drop-Off LocatorOfficials in Travis County are encouraging residents to use the new recycling and waste drop-off locator to determine the most convenient and appropriate location for different types of storm damage debris and other waste materials. The recycling and waste drop-off locator aims to provide homeowners a centralized resource that’s easy to access as residents begin to […] Collection/Transfer — February 28, 2021
Collection/Transfer — February 28, 2021Otter Tail County, MN Solid Waste Awarded Grant for Film Plastic Recycling ProgramThe Otter Tail County Solid Waste Department received a $232,000 grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to continue and expand an agricultural and film plastic recycling program in Otter Tail, Todd and Wadena counties. Although film plastic collection started in Otter Tail County in 2016, continuing the program was a challenge after Revolution Plastics, […] Collection/Transfer — February 28, 2021
Collection/Transfer — February 26, 2021SWANA Safety Summit Features Snapshot of Industry Safety Statistics and Emphasizes Importance of a Safety Culture and Planning for the FutureOn Thursday, SWANA held their first virtual Safety Summit, a half-day event that shared industry data on injuries and fatalities as well as explored how professionals can help improve collection and post-collection safety. Industry leaders also discussed the pandemic response and lessons learned. The summit kicked off with a pre-conference session by Ryan Fogelman of Fire […] Collection/Transfer — February 26, 2021
Collection/Transfer — February 26, 2021Renovations in Process at Boulder, CO’s Recycling and Reuse CenterUpgrades to Resource Central’s Reuse Center and Eco-Cycle’s Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials are underway. The $2.3 million project, a collaboration between the nonprofit organizations and Boulder, is meant to protect the recycled materials available for reuse as well as the customers who use the facility at 6400 Arapahoe Road in Boulder. It’s seen by those […] Collection/Transfer — February 26, 2021
Collection/Transfer — February 25, 2021Goodyear Names Chris Helsel SVP, Global Operations and Chief Technology OfficerThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that Christopher P. Helsel has been named senior vice president, global operations and chief technology officer. He succeeds Jonathan Bellissimo, who is retiring after a Goodyear career spanning four decades. Helsel is currently senior vice president and chief technology officer, a role he has held since 2018. “Chris […] Collection/Transfer — February 25, 2021
Collection/Transfer — February 25, 2021Wellesley, MA Celebrates 50 Years of Local Recycling ProgramThe town of Wellesley is celebrating 50 years of a local recycling program that officials say has grown into a “daily habit” for residents and a source of revenue for the community. Wellesley officials are planning activities to involve residents and businesses as part of the anniversary, according to a statement posted to the town website. […] Collection/Transfer — February 25, 2021
Collection/Transfer — February 25, 2021GFL Wins Contract as Calgary Privatizes 25% of Black Cart Pickup in Pilot ProjectThe City of Calgary has chosen a private company that will be provide residential garbage collection in the city’s northwest and some of the southwest by April 2022. GFL Environmental was selected from a number of interested companies to provide up to 25 per cent of the city’s black cart pickup services as part of […] Collection/Transfer — February 25, 2021
