Collection/Transfer — March 11, 2019International: ULEZ is Coming: Are You Ready?The world is constantly changing—and the world of driving is no different! The concept of the electric car is gradually growing as the UK government plans to eliminate diesel and petrol-powered cars by 2040. However, before that is the introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in central London. Here, alongside Lookers Ford, retailers […] Collection/Transfer — March 11, 2019
Collection/Transfer — March 8, 20197 Recent Content Marketing Trends to Use for Your Waste BusinessSamantha Brannon Many industries were late arrivals to the content marketing scene. Not long ago, it was widely believed that content marketing was for sellers of energy drinks, toys, vacations, electronics, snack foods, and other ‘fun’ or ‘sexy’ industries. Marketers in practical or ‘boring’ industries often sat out. Fortunately, we now know that this […] Collection/Transfer — March 8, 2019
Collection/Transfer — March 8, 2019U.S. Oil and Gas Infrastructure Market to Amass Considerable Returns from the SouthwestThe U.S. oil and gas infrastructure market has been expanding rapidly with the prevalence of space drilling and exploration activities over the last few years. Leading oil and gas suppliers have been involved in exploration and excavation activities mainly in the Gulf of Mexico and southwest region to meet the rising energy demand across the […] Collection/Transfer — March 8, 2019
Collection/Transfer — March 8, 2019Bend Garbage Sold to Republic ServicesBend Garbage Co. announced Wednesday it has entered into an agreement to sell Bend Garbage & Recycling, High Country Disposal and Deschutes Recycling to Republic Services, Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s second-largest trash hauler, behind only Waste Management Inc. Bend Garbage & Recycling and High Country Disposal provide waste management, recycling and hauling services […] Collection/Transfer — March 8, 2019
Collection/Transfer — March 8, 2019After Two Deals, Colorado Springs Trash Firm Has Canadian OwnerColorado Springs-based Bestway Disposal now is owned by Canadian waste disposal giant GFL Environmental Inc. The new owner retained Bestway’s management team and all 153 employees and nothing is expected to change for either residential or commercial customers, including rates, said longtime Bestway General Manager Judd Staton. Bestway will continue to operate under the Bestway […] Collection/Transfer — March 8, 2019
Collection/Transfer — March 7, 2019India Government Puts Complete Ban on Import of Solid Plastic WasteThe Indian government has completely banned import of solid plastic waste/scrap into the country. India generates 25,940 tonnes of plastic waste every day. Earlier, such import was partly banned as India did not prohibit it in special economic zones (SEZ). Besides, import of plastic waste/scrap was also allowed by export oriented units (EOUs) which used […] Collection/Transfer — March 7, 2019
Collection/Transfer — March 7, 2019How Workplace Culture Affects the Bottom LineCorporate culture is built over time and defines the unique business values, traditions, beliefs and attitudes of a company. In fact, according to new research from the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM), nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of middle market business leaders say culture is a top priority for their firm. The NCMM study […] Collection/Transfer — March 7, 2019
Collection/Transfer — March 6, 2019SWANA Adds New Safety Stickers to Protect WorkersSWANA is collaborating with BrandArmor to provide an important new safety decal for the back of waste and recycling collection trucks. BrandArmor has created large, SafetyFirst™ Prismatic Reflective caution decals, which include the familiar warning to Slow Down to Get Around. The reflective decals will be visible up to a distance of 1,800 feet at […] Collection/Transfer — March 6, 2019
Collection/Transfer — March 5, 2019SWACO Making it Easier for Communities to Recycle, One Cart at a TimeSWACO is launching a new program to help Franklin County communities purchase curbside recycling carts for about $22.50 per cart – a 50-percent reduction in price. While over 96-percent of Franklin County single-family households currently have access to curbside recycling pick-up, many communities still use small recycling containers or bins, roughly 18-gallons in capacity, for their […] Collection/Transfer — March 5, 2019
Collection/Transfer — March 5, 2019Alabama Oil Company Acquired by Waste Management CompanyTradebe Environmental Services LLC acquired Aaron Oil Company Inc. of Mobile. Founded in 1981, Aaron Oil operates an oil collection and recycling facility in Saraland and has marine service operations in Mobile and Berwick, Louisiana. The company employs 100 workers. Late founder Daniel Alan Cowart tasked his wife with finding “the next right fit for Aaron […] Collection/Transfer — March 5, 2019
Collection/Transfer — March 5, 2019Waste Industries Purchases Pink-TrashPink-Trash has been purchased by Waste Industries, Pink-Trash officials said Monday. The deal took effect March 1. “It’s a highly transitional period. It all just happened,” Kelly Buffalino, owner and president of Pink-Trash, said Monday, adding that additional details about the company changeover could be released in the coming days. Waste Industries has started informing some customers about […] Collection/Transfer — March 5, 2019
Collection/Transfer — March 4, 2019Congress Introduces Plan to Address Truck Driver ShortageLawmakers in the Senate and House introduced on Feb. 26 legislation to address the urgent shortage of truck drivers. The DRIVE-Safe Act updates federal law to empower the trucking industry to fill these gaps with a qualified, highly trained emerging workforce. The bill has two main goals: It removes age restrictions on interstate transportation by […] Collection/Transfer — March 4, 2019
