Collection/Transfer — November 7, 2018Alderman Urges City to Create Financial Incentive to Boost Anemic Recycling RateAld. John Arena (45th) wants Chicago to seriously consider replacing its $9.50-a-month garbage collection fee with a volume-based rate to give homeowners a financial “incentive” to recycle — and boost a dismal 9 percent recycling rate. He points to Chicago’s 7-cents-a-bag tax on paper and plastic bags and the success it has had in driving […] Collection/Transfer — November 7, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 7, 2018California City Paying Homeless People $15 an Hour to Pick Up TrashAccording to the San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo announced the program in partnership with Goodwill and Downtown Streets Team in late October. The initiative will employ 25 residents to pick up trash at 40 “hotspots” around the city. The employees will be paid $15 an hour, and will work four to five […] Collection/Transfer — November 7, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 7, 2018Diesel Helps Cities Meet Sustainability Goals and Stay within a BudgetAccording to the U.S. Census Department, over 60 percent of Americans live in cities. Our urban and suburban population is growing and is expected to continue this upward trend. Expanding metros mean expanding city services. More and more cities are now considering policies to meet the expanding essential services while reducing the environmental footprint all […] Collection/Transfer — November 7, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 7, 2018Energy Storage is a $1.2 Trillion Investment Opportunity to 2040The tumbling cost of batteries is set to drive a boom in the installation of energy storage systems around the world in the years from now to 2040, according to the latest annual forecast from research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). The global energy storage market will grow to a cumulative 942GW/2,857GWh by 2040, attracting $1.2 trillion […] Collection/Transfer — November 7, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 7, 2018Gainsborough Waste & Texas Outhouse Win Houston Waste Service ContractsGainsborough Waste and Texas Outhouse recently won three major waste service contracts serving the Greater Houston market. As part of a three-year, multi-million dollar deal, Gainsborough Waste and Texas Outhouse will provide official waste services for the City of Houston, Harris County, and METRO. “This is an historic moment for our company being recognized for […] Collection/Transfer — November 7, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 5, 2018Breaking Through: Implementing Operational Change to a Resistant TeamWhen new changes are being implemented, staff might feel like they are just being given a long list of new responsibilities. To encourage thinking about change in a positive light, focus on ways to empower your team. Jason Todaro and Sarah Bolton It is fair to say that over the last decade or so, the […] Collection/Transfer — November 5, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 4, 2018New Penalties for Risky Driving Behaviors Go Into EffectTwo Key Laws in Ohio go into effect this week. House Bill 95, passed in July, increases the penalty (an additional $100 fine) for distracted driving if a driver commits a moving violation while distracted. Enforcement is a secondary offense, and in lieu of paying the additional fine, offenders may choose to complete a distracted […] Collection/Transfer — November 4, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 4, 2018Casella Waste Systems Acquires Two Businesses – Boon & Sons and Oceanside RubbishCasella Waste Systems, Inc., a regional vertically integrated solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Boon & Sons, Inc. and of Oceanside Rubbish, Inc. Both transactions closed on November 1, 2018. Boon is a provider of residential, commercial and roll-off collection services in the Rochester, […] Collection/Transfer — November 4, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 2, 2018San Francisco, CA Considers Hiring Trash Sorters to Reduce WasteSan Francisco supervisors are voting on legislation that would require hiring a trash sorter to make sure recycling, waste, and compost are put in their proper place. Those who don’t comply receive stiff penalties of up to a thousand dollars a day. District 11 supervisor Ahsha Safai proposed the legislation and says it stems from […] Collection/Transfer — November 2, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 1, 2018Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas Eclipses 150-Member MilestoneWith the addition of eight new members in September and October, the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) – the trade association representing the North American renewable natural gas (RNG, Biomethane or upgraded Biogas) industry – now represents more than 150 member companies and organizations. The RNG Coalition began in July 2011 with seven […] Collection/Transfer — November 1, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 1, 2018Improving Global Air Quality by Accelerating the Introduction of Cleaner Fuels and the Newest Generations of Diesel TechnologyDiesel truck, engine and equipment makers and their suppliers shared the goal of improving air quality and health of citizens around the world at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) First Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health in Geneva. The following is a statement from Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, regarding the […] Collection/Transfer — November 1, 2018
Collection/Transfer — October 31, 2018San Jose, CA to Pay Homeless $15 an Hour to Pick Up Street TrashSan Jose is launching a new effort to clean up dirty parts of town, and it’ll help dozens of homeless people get back on their feet at the same time. Starting in November, San Jose will pay more than 25 homeless residents at least $15 an hour to pick up trash at more than 40 […] Collection/Transfer — October 31, 2018
