Magazine Articles — April 1, 2020Designing and Operating Solid Waste Facilities for DurabilityThe functionality of a solid waste facility is just as important as safety. This all begins in the design phase to help these facilities operate with both in mind. By Evan Williams We have all seen them. Solid waste facilities that are a little long in the tooth, in rough condition that appear ready to […] Magazine Articles — April 1, 2020
Magazine Articles — April 1, 2020Pandemic Response PlansThe U.S. Department of Labor states that most American workers are not at significant risk of infection from the Coronavirus. However, they do warn that exposure risk may be elevated for some workers, including those in solid waste management, who interact with potentially infected travelers from abroad. By Will Flower In March 2020, the World […] Magazine Articles — April 1, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020Composting Biosolids in FloridaLegacy Building Solutions teams up with industry partners to provide successful building coverage for a county composting operation. By Matt Vanscoyoc Converting biosolids into something useful is a huge challenge in the waste industry. Doing it economically, sustainably and safely escalates the difficulty. As big as the challenge is, the payoff for successful biosolid conversion […] Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020Second of Two Parts The Florida Waste-To-Energy Project That Almost Never Was Built: ImplementationLessons learned from the project implementation team for the Hillsborough Resource Recovery Facility. By Marc J. Rogoff and Warren N. Smith The March 2020 issue of Waste Advantage Magazine included discussion of the trials and tribulations impacting Hillsborough County’s (FL) WTE project. We continue this issue with an overview of how the project was implemented […] Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020Why Recruiting Women W&R Leaders Should be Top Priority in 2020Through direct interaction with girls and young women, we can have the greatest influence on changing the perception of working in the solid waste industry. By Jenny Johnson It is no secret or surprise that the Waste and Recycling (W&R) industry is male dominated. The many benefits of working in W&R continue to be overshadowed […] Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020How to Register for and Use the EPA e-Manifest SystemWhat is the e-Manifest system, how do you to register for it, and how can this technology make the hazardous waste shipment process easier? By Michael Bryant The EPA e-Manifest System was launched in 2018, and some waste generators and service providers have already climbed onboard with the program. The EPA established the e-Manifest System […] Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020Green Construction Requirements Widespread, Despite Some OppositionDespite the seeming opposition to LEED certification in some states, the truth is that green construction practices are here to stay. By Tommy Linstroth Green standards for public and commercial construction projects in the U.S. are far from universal. As a result, businesses in the recycling and waste industry can end up dealing with a […] Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020Roll-Off Containers: What You Need to Know Before You BuyToday, roll-off containers are stronger, more efficient and more specialized than ever before. But not all jobs are created equal. The size of the task, the duration of the job and even the nature of the materials being hauled away all play factors in landing on your best option. By Kirk Warren Taking on a […] Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020Fleet Management: Then and NowThe advancements in technology over the years has taken fleet management to a whole new level, allowing end users to make fact-based decisions when it comes to efficient fleet management. By Clay Layne What is fleet management? Simply put, it is the management of a company’s fleet of equipment. This includes a wide array of […] Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020Salting the Insurance Wound: Where Do We Go from Here?The low return currently being provided by the bond market is just one of the contributing factors to the hard insurance market. Limited capacity, because of items such as the return on investments is another. With less capacity, the carriers are charging more for the coverage. It is not uncommon for companies to pay the […] Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020Deliver an Effective Transfer Station Design Through Comprehensive Programming and AnalysisAn early planning process builds in time to design a highly functional facility and select a site that is safe, convenient and environmentally compliant. By Brett Wolfe Designing a highly functional and safe transfer station that fits well within the surrounding community starts long before an architect or engineer draws the first electronic line. It […] Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020Six Most Forgotten Features at HHW Collection Facilities – Part 4: Weather ProtectionWeather protection at receiving areas is especially important at HHW facilities. By David Nightingale, CHMM, S.C. Transfer stations operators recognize that rain and snow will be brought into buildings from the outside when vehicles deliver MSW. This presents an increased likelihood of worker and customer slips due to reduced traction on wet or icy floors. […] Magazine Articles — March 30, 2020
