Collection/Transfer — November 8, 2019Garbage Trucks May be Banned from Overnight Parking on New York City streetsA new bill put forward by two New York state lawmakers could prevent garbage trucks from overnight on residential streets. The legislation comes just over a year after the Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) lease ran out at a Hudson Yards parking lot and the agency relocated some two dozen trucks to three East Village side […] Collection/Transfer — November 8, 2019
Collection/Transfer — November 8, 2019EREF Awards Six Master’s and Doctoral Scholarships for 2019The Board of Directors of the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) are pleased to announce the award of six scholarships to Master’s and Doctoral students across North America pursuing education in solid waste management. Congratulations to the 2019 EREF Scholars: Ashley Berninghaus Oregon State University, Ph.D. Evergreen Surety Bond Scholar 2019 Anaerobic Co-digestion of […] Collection/Transfer — November 8, 2019
Collection/Transfer — November 7, 2019Resourceful, Creative, Sustainable Winning Ideas at Annual VRA AwardsThe Virginia Recycling Association honored several exemplary waste reduction and recycling programs at its annual luncheon meeting on October 30, in Charlottesville. Awards were given in three categories: Show Me the Way– How do you explain recycling to your customers? Lemonade– How have you made something wonderful from a bad situation? Best in Show– How has […] Collection/Transfer — November 7, 2019
Collection/Transfer — November 7, 2019BLS Releases 2018 Employer-Reported Injury and Illness ReportThe United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its 2018 Employer-Reported Injury and Illness Report showing the industry has major challenges in safety. There were approximately 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers in 2018, which occurred at a rate of 2.8 cases per 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers. […] Collection/Transfer — November 7, 2019
Collection/Transfer — November 5, 2019North St. Louis, MO Trash Recycling Plant to Turn Garbage into EnergySTL Land Development, a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based New Planet Energy, will build the plant on a 20-acre site in the North Riverfront area of St. Louis, MO. The developer expects it to divert up to 2,250 tons of trash per day from local landfills. When built next year, the plant will be able to […] Collection/Transfer — November 5, 2019
Collection/Transfer — November 5, 2019California’s Plastic Pollution Fight May Be Headed to VotersRecology, the Bay Area waste hauler, and environmental groups filed a proposed initiative Monday that would require plastic manufacturers to dramatically reduce the amount of products that people use once and toss in the trash. The initiative, aimed at the November 2020 ballot, is a more far-reaching version of two waste-reduction bills that died at […] Collection/Transfer — November 5, 2019
Collection/Transfer — November 5, 2019US Ecology Completes Merger with NRC Group, Creating a Nationwide Leader in Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management ServicesUS Ecology, Inc. announces the completion of its previously announced merger with NRC Group Holdings Corp., a national leader in comprehensive environmental, compliance and waste management services to the marine and rail transportation, general industrial and energy industries in an all-stock transaction. Jeffrey R. Feeler, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of […] Collection/Transfer — November 5, 2019
Collection/Transfer — November 5, 2019Baltimore City Council Approves Bill to Ban Retailers’ Use of Plastic Bags, Set 5-Cent Fee Per Paper BagThe Baltimore City Council voted a 13-1 approval to ban on retailers’ use of plastic bags on Monday. The ban needs one more vote, at the council’s Nov. 18 meeting, to advance to the desk of Democratic Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young. “I am extremely optimistic about its passage,” said Henry, adding that Young has […] Collection/Transfer — November 5, 2019
Collection/Transfer — November 4, 2019Caglia Environmental Leads the Charge for More State Funding of CNG/RNG Truck Conversion ProjectsAs an advocate for renewable energy, Caglia Environmental is leading the fight on behalf of family-owned, local businesses for more state funding to help finance low/zero-emission truck purchases in the Central Valley. “Energy projects that convert vehicles from traditional fuel like diesel to renewable energy will help the valley become more environmentally sound,” said Rich […] Collection/Transfer — November 4, 2019
Collection/Transfer — November 4, 2019More Than 100 Organizations Worldwide Celebrate the Second International E-Waste DayThe second International E-Waste Day held on October 14th to promote the proper management of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) has been hailed a huge success by its organizers, the WEEE Forum. The event brought together electronic waste stakeholders across the world to promote the correct disposal of e-waste to enable reuse and recycling. […] Collection/Transfer — November 4, 2019
Collection/Transfer — November 4, 2019Responsible Battery Coalition, Argonne National Laboratory Partner on Advanced Design, Recycling Programs for New Battery TechnologiesRecognizing the significant energy, environmental, and economic benefits of battery recycling, the Responsible Battery Coalition (RBC) has entered into a joint research project with Argonne National Laboratory to further advance battery innovation and ensure that the batteries of tomorrow are designed for maximum recyclability. Argonne National Laboratory, operated by the University of Chicago for the […] Collection/Transfer — November 4, 2019
Collection/Transfer — November 3, 2019Minneapolis, MN Tries Again to Set Nickel Fee on Plastic, Paper BagsMinneapolis will mount a new attack on single-use plastic bags, hoping a nickel charge for each one will encourage shoppers to bring their own. Two years ago, the city moved to ban them altogether, only to find their ordinance outlawed by the Legislature one day before it was to go into effect. Council Member Cam […] Collection/Transfer — November 3, 2019
