News and Press — January 22, 2020Jonesboro Garbage Men Take Home $40,000 in Safety AwardsFour garbage truck drivers in Waste Pro’s Jonesboro, AR Division have each won the company’s coveted $10,000 Safety Award. Scott Greenwood, Steve Wheeler, Randy Brandon, and Donnie Galbreath have been part of the Jonesboro Division since local family-owned company Downum’s Waste Services joined Waste Pro in 2016. The four drivers were recognized for their safety […] News and Press — January 22, 2020
News and Press — January 21, 2020Centerplate, Ball and Bud Light to Present Infinitely Recyclable Aluminum Cups at Super Bowl LIVCenterplate, a leading hospitality partner to North America’s premier sports entertainment venues, Ball Corporation and Bud Light announces an agreement to bring Ball’s infinitely recyclable aluminum cups to guests at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens for Super Bowl LIV on February 2, 2020. Ball, a leader in cutting-edge, sustainable aluminum beverage packaging, designed the […] News and Press — January 21, 2020
News and Press — January 21, 2020Republic Services Recognized on CDP “A List” for Taking Lead on Climate ChangeRepublic Services, Inc. announces that CDP, the global environmental impact nonprofit, named the Company to the prestigious Climate “A List” for its science-based goals, strategies and actions to lower greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate risks. “It’s rewarding to see Republic Services’ environmental efforts recognized by the CDP,” said Pete Keller, vice president of recycling and […] News and Press — January 21, 2020
News and Press — January 21, 2020Commercial Operations Achieved at Two New Wheelabrator Technologies Waste-to-Energy Facilities in U.K.Wheelabrator Technologies realized major milestones in the U.K. in 2019 when two new waste-to-energy facilities reached full commercial operations. After three years of construction, the creation of approximately 1,500 jobs and $110K (£85K) in contributions to local community causes and initiatives, the waste-to-energy facilities—Wheelabrator Parc Adfer, located at Deeside in North Wales, and Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 (FM2) in West Yorkshire—commenced operations in late December and will now play a critical role in the region’s environmental and […] News and Press — January 21, 2020
News and Press — January 21, 2020Germany Launches One of Europe’s Most Modern Gas-Fired Power Plants Replacing Coal-Fired Power StationGerman municipal utility, Stadtwerke Kiel, launched one of Europe’s most modern and flexible gas engine-based combined heat and power (CHP) plants on the eastern shore of the Kieler Förde inlet in northern Germany. Representatives of Stadtwerke Kiel, Kraftanlagen München GmbH (KAM) and INNIO celebrated the launch with a ceremony marking the culmination of a five-year […] News and Press — January 21, 2020
News and Press — January 21, 2020Xebec Welcomes Mr. Brian Levitt as Advisor to its Board of DirectorsXebec Adsorption Inc., a global provider of clean energy solutions announces that Brian Levitt will be providing strategic, commercial and corporate finance advice to its board of directors and management. Levitt is the current Chairman of The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) and has been an independent director on TD’s Board since December 2008. In addition to […] News and Press — January 21, 2020
News and Press — January 21, 2020Minimizer and Capital Partners Acquire Premier Manufacturing Co.For more than three decades, Minimizer’s investment in the heavy-duty trucking industry has produced the toughest parts and accessories to answer the demanding needs of fleets and truck drivers. So it’s a logical fit for Minimizer to seek out a company with an equally strong commitment to brand and quality in the trucking industry. Effective January […] News and Press — January 21, 2020
Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2020Recycling and WTE Incineration Technique to Influence Solid Waste Management Industry OutlookSolid Waste Management Market is expected to surpass USD 340 billion by 2024. Growing adoption of recycling and WTE incineration technique to curb air pollutions along with increasing environmental concern will stimulate the solid waste management industry growth. Rapid municipal solid waste generation owing to growing population and increasing investment towards industrial sector will further propel […] Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2020
Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2020Mattress Recycling Council Announces 2020 Board of DirectorsThe Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) announces its 2020 Board of Directors: Doug Guffey (Board Chair), Strategic Accounts Manager, Serta Simmons Bedding LLC Richard Diamonstein, Managing Director, Paramount Sleep Mason Hallet, Vice President of Sales, North America, Tricots-Liesse Knitting Sabrina Hernandez, Specialty Account Representative, William T. Burnett & Co. Mark S. Jones, President and CEO, HSM […] Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2020
News and Press — January 19, 2020Case Study: Empire’s FallContractor uses robotic demolition to topple Vancouver landmark. For more than 40 years, Vancouver’s Empire Landmark Hotel held the title of the city’s largest free-standing hotel. Living up to its name, the structure, capped by the iconic Cloud 9 restaurant, defined Vancouver’s skyline. However, it’s inevitable that what goes up must come down, and […] News and Press — January 19, 2020
News and Press — January 18, 2020Mark McLaughlin named Director of Business Development for Trucks & PartsTrucks & Parts, the leading retailer and buyer of new, used, and reconditioned garbage trucks announced the hiring of Mark McLaughlin as Director of Business Development. Prior to joining Trucks & Parts, McLaughlin served for over 16 years at McNeilus where he held many different positions within the Refuse Sales department. He was recently recognized […] News and Press — January 18, 2020
News and Press — January 16, 2020Consumer Brands Association Forms Recycling Leadership CouncilThe Consumer Brands Association (CBA) has launched the Recycling Leadership Council, a group of stakeholders from consumer-facing industries, packaging companies and the recycling ecosystem, with the aim of creating a public-policy framework to reimagine the U.S. recycling system. Besides the CBA, initial members of the group are the American Beverage Association, AMERIPEN, Closed Loop Partners, the […] News and Press — January 16, 2020
