News and Press — March 1, 2021APWA Announces 2021 Jennings Randolph International FellowsAPWA announces the selection of Mr. John Milne, PE and Ms. Yuejiao Liu, PE, PMP as 2021 Jennings Randolph International Fellows. Mr. Milne will conduct a study tour in Australia and present at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) International Public Works Conference from October 31 – November 3, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. […] News and Press — 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
Mergers and Acquisitions — March 1, 2021PreZero US Acquires Polyethylene Film and Bag Manufacturer, Roplast IndustriesSouthern California recycling company PreZero US Inc. announces that it has completed a transaction to acquire Roplast Industries Inc., a sustainable polyethylene film and bag manufacturer based in Oroville, California. The Roplast acquisition is the next step in PreZero’s ambitious growth strategy. In 2020, PreZero announced investments totaling over $100 million in plastics recycling facilities […] Mergers and Acquisitions — March 1, 2021
Education — March 1, 2021APWA and IPWEA Expand Long-Term Strategic PartnershipThe American Public Works Association (APWA) and the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) have recently entered into an agreement to expand their reach and deliver greater value through education to their members in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Both organizations are focused on facilitating the exchange of ideas, technology, resources, […] Education — March 1, 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
News and Press — February 25, 2021Agilyx and ExxonMobil Establish Cyclyx Joint Venture to Supply Plastics Recycling IndustryAgilyx Corporation (AGLX), a wholly owned subsidiary of Agilyx AS and a leader in advanced recycling technology, established Cyclyx International LLC., on January 1, 2021. ExxonMobil joined Agilyx to become a founding member of the joint venture which is focused on helping increase plastic waste recycling. Cyclyx will aggregate and pre-process plastic waste to meet […] News and Press — February 25, 2021
Collection/Transfer — February 24, 2021Case Study: Camera Technology Helps Apt Communities Document Waste Diversion Rates to Impress Investors, Meet Corporate Goals, Satisfy MandatesEnvironmental Protection Agency increasing focus on recycling of bulk materials, Paul Bergeron Commercial and residential real estate companies continue to direct more focus on waste diversion, paying attention to recyclable materials that might not fit their local collection criteria for recycling or donation such as small electronics, clothing, toys, housewares and even furniture. With […] Collection/Transfer — February 24, 2021
News and Press — February 23, 2021ecomaine CEO to address Annual Meeting of Maine Chapter of United Nations AssociationAt the Annual Meeting of the Maine Chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States (UNA-Maine) on Saturday, the COVID-19 pandemic will be front and center – but not necessarily from a public health perspective. Kevin Roche, CEO of ecomaine, recycling and solid waste processor for 450,000 people in the state, will present […] News and Press — February 23, 2021
News and Press — February 23, 2021MWS Equipment Announces New Partner in North AmericaWith the recent re-alignment and new brand identity of MWS in January 2021, MWS Equipment is now embarking on its next chapter by appointing a new regional dealer in North America. The latest company to join the MWS family is Crisp Industries located in Bridgeport, Texas. MWS Equipment announces that Crisp Industries Inc. will join […] News and Press — February 23, 2021
News and Press — February 23, 2021Cielo Announces First Significant Sale of Renewable Diesel with $1.5MM Purchase CommitmentCielo Waste Solutions announces its first significant sale of renewable fuels with a purchase commitment for 900,000 litres (238,000 gallons) of renewable diesel at CAD$1.67/litre for an aggregate purchase price of CAD $1,500,000. The purchaser will also have an option to purchase another 600,000 litres (159,000gallons ) of renewable diesel at the same price of CAD […] News and Press — February 23, 2021
News and Press — February 23, 2021Charah Solutions Awarded 5-Year Ash Marketing Contract by NV Energy for Beneficial Use of Production Fly AshCharah® Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical environmental services and byproduct sales to the power generation industry, today announced that it has been awarded a 5-year ash marketing contract by NV Energy for the use of fly ash from the North Valmy Generating Station located near Valmy, NV. North Valmy Generating Station is a 522-megawatt coal-fueled, steam electric […] News and Press — February 23, 2021
Education — February 22, 2021ecomaine Announces ‘Master Recycler’ Courseecomaine announced the launch of an all-new educational curriculum designed to provide participants with six months of information, activities, and background to certify them as ‘Master Recyclers.’ Like master gardener programs that create a network of trained horticulturists, ecomaine created the course in response to a growing interest in recycling, composting, and sustainable waste management. […] Education — February 22, 2021