Magazine Articles — May 3, 2021Being Green While You CleanProper treatment of wash water generated in the process of washing waste hauling trucks can save operating costs while maintaining a green profile. By Andrew Hyatt Have you ever tried to recycle wash water generated during the process of cleaning waste hauling trucks? I have been on the receiving end of calls from disgruntled customers […] Magazine Articles — May 3, 2021
From the Experts — May 3, 2021Acceleration to AutomationWhile we will continue to see the push for automation industry-wide, collection trucks will continue to evolve to be more efficient and reliable, customers will be converted to the most efficient of service levels and many manufacturers will shift their focus more than ever to supplying anything related to automation as a frontline product. By […] From the Experts — May 3, 2021
Magazine Articles — May 3, 2021Storm Preparation and SafetyHurricane season is here. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 and the Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 to November 30. Preparation and safety training will ensure that waste and recycling companies are ready to respond to big storms. By Will Flower Big storms can happen anywhere and at […] Magazine Articles — May 3, 2021
Magazine Articles — May 2, 2021Cogeneration Solution for Evaporating Landfill LeachateThe Three Rivers Regional Landfill maximizes value by evaporating leachate with Heartland’s Hybrid CoVAP™ Solution, which combines the exhaust from an onsite waste-to-energy plant with the thermal energy from a landfill gas flare. By John Weigold The Three Rivers Regional Landfill in Pontotoc, MS, with 207 acres permitted, receives an average of 900 tons of […] Magazine Articles — May 2, 2021
Magazine Articles — May 2, 2021Increasing Efficiency and Sustainability in Citizen’s Convenience CentersConvenience Centers are critical infrastructure to manage discarded materials properly, keeping communities cleaner and safer. A well-thought-through plan with a holistic approach will sustain your community for decades. By Ryan Duckett, PE Publicly owned Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Collection Centers (aka Citizen’s Convenience Centers) serve areas without the population density to support public curbside […] Magazine Articles — May 2, 2021
Magazine Articles — May 2, 2021A Four Step Journey to Create a High-Performance Work Team at Your SitePutting a MRF’s resources where they will have the most impact is not just a good business practice, it is also the key to better long-term relationships with your employees, customers and communities. By Pat Hudson Nearly every aspect of the recycling industryis changing—and changing fast. From consumers to suppliers, equipment manufacturers to government entities, […] Magazine Articles — May 2, 2021
Magazine Articles — May 2, 2021Heat-Related Illness: Knowledge Saves LivesStrategies for keeping core temperatures from rising into the danger zone. By David Miller There are many strategies for enduring the worst summer has to offer. To get the most work done on a hot day, it pays to use all of the tricks at our disposal. Our bodies run best at an internal temperature […] Magazine Articles — May 2, 2021
Magazine Articles — May 2, 2021DTG Recycle: Turning Debris into Useable Products with Peterbilts from PacLeaseTo keep DTG moving and recycling, the company relies on a fleet of more than 100 trucks. With the vast majority on a full-service lease from PacLease, DTG Recycling is able to conserve their cash flow, while allowing them to continue to expand. There is an old saying: “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” […] Magazine Articles — May 2, 2021
In The Spotlight — May 2, 2021In the Spotlight: Miller Environmental Group: Stronger than EverExperts at waste management through large scale industrial cleaning, spill remediation and more, Miller Environmental Group has been able to vertically integrate their recycling and disposal facilities through acquisitions, growing stronger than ever while continuing to serve the changing needs of customers. Miller Environmental Group Inc. (Calverton, NY) was started by chance. Jim Miller, a […] In The Spotlight — May 2, 2021
Magazine Articles — May 1, 2021Should Scales and Software Be Combined When Issuing an RFP?Scale software and hardware are critical capital investments for any landfill or transfer station operation. Taking the time to issue separate RFPs and tailor the solution to your needs will inevitably pay off and, in the end, give you the best of both worlds. By Chris Butler When a site is renovated, or set up […] Magazine Articles — May 1, 2021
Magazine Articles — May 1, 2021Security for PeanutsSimple background screening best practices for small businesses. By DeeAnn Myers You have seen the headline: “Employee/Contractor Embezzles Over $4M from Small Business and Owner Must File for Bankruptcy and Lose Everything.” You cringe. You need to place an ad today and start hiring. While not exact, the U.S. Department of Labor’s estimate is simple—the […] Magazine Articles — May 1, 2021
Magazine Articles — May 1, 2021Safely, Efficiently and Profitably Recycling Li-ion BatteriesInnovative shredding technologies are enhancing the ability of recyclers to process a wide variety of battery types and sizes more effectively than ever before. By John Neuens For battery and electronic waste recycling centers, and even battery manufacturers, the mass proliferation of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries has presented a unique challenge: how to safely, efficiently, and […] Magazine Articles — May 1, 2021
