Magazine Articles — July 2, 2020Managing Leachate Effectively with Alternative Daily CoversWhen evaluating alternative daily cover for your landfill, consider the permeability of the proposed material, especially in areas with significant rainfall. By J.D. Mohr and Mark Cadwallader Today, landfills are more concerned than ever with mitigating odors and reducing the generation of leachate. There are various “upstream” measures that can be taken to manage rainwater […] Magazine Articles — July 2, 2020
Magazine Articles — July 1, 2020Medical Bins: Where Do I Begin?One of the most critical aspects of healthcare is what happens to the waste generated in the process. How is it stored, how is it processed and which bins are best for the job? By Jeniffer Coates Medical staff use medical waste containers to dispose of waste and also to remove it from the property. […] Magazine Articles — July 1, 2020
Magazine Articles — July 1, 2020On-Board Scales Drive Greater Profits for Any Fleet Type or SizeWhether it is gross vehicle weight with overweight protection or specific commercial content weight collection data, an on-board scale can greatly increase profits for the bottom line. By Jack Ewing Now more than ever, optimizing payload is the name of the game. Whether it be a front loader, rear loader, side loader or roll-off, optimization […] Magazine Articles — July 1, 2020
Magazine Articles — July 1, 2020Waste Collector Safety: Can Tools from Other Industries Help?Lighting comes in many shapes, sizes, lighting patterns and messages and is made to be fitted on most trucks and can be attached to the collection workers’ apparel. This would create a better awareness of waste collection workers in high motor traffic areas. By Bruce J. Clark, PE Solid waste collectors continue to die at […] Magazine Articles — July 1, 2020
Magazine Articles — June 30, 2020Clean Trash: Sort, Sanitize, SecureHow can consumers imagine their waste becoming a new product, serving a new purpose or even being green when it looks so dirty and disgusting? With a new mindset and habits, it is possible to move from waste collection to a future of materials management. By Justin Blazer Clean trash is a concept for revamping […] Magazine Articles — June 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — June 30, 2020How to Develop a Waste Management Plan for Commercial Cannabis OperationsThe growing cannabis market presents tremendous potential for waste management providers. But any waste management companies looking to break into this industry must take the time to familiarize themselves with the enormous regulatory hurdles and requirements. By Jonathan Lee Preparing, implementing and maintaining a waste management plan is critical in any commercial industrial operation that […] Magazine Articles — June 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — June 30, 2020Waste Haulers Get on Board with On-Board WeighingOn-board garbage truck scales are changing how haulers and their customers manage waste. By Charles Schmidt Competitive pressures, dumpster overloading and differences in material density are pushing today’s waste haulers to evaluate customer tracking with hard data on every lift. Accurate business data creates opportunities to streamline operations, improve profit and create competitive advantage by […] Magazine Articles — June 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — June 30, 2020Calculating Your ROI for Scrap Metal Recycling: The Value of Handheld XRFXRF analyzers can be a valuable tool for scrap metal recyclers, improving profitability and preparing and sorting any metal to the correct grade chemistry. By Peter Faulkner In the modern global economy, scrap metal prices can fluctuate daily. Consequently, investing in a tool, like a handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer, to rapidly identify alloy grades […] Magazine Articles — June 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — June 30, 2020Tipping Floors: Making Them Healthy AgainIn a solid waste facility, a transfer station or a material recovery facility, the tipping floors are where money is made or lost. If the floors are kept healthy and in good condition, the whole process will work properly. By Jim Andrews Tipping floors are subject to some of the most extreme and harsh conditions […] Magazine Articles — June 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — June 30, 2020Get to Know: Paul LedieffPaul Ledieff Dispatcher (Ret. May 2020) Serv-Wel Disposal How long have you been in the industry?: 50 years How did you get involved? Out of high school, I was a data processor at Mobile Oil Company and I wanted to get outside; I didn’t want to work in a basement anymore. One of the elders […] Magazine Articles — June 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — June 30, 2020Staffing Levels at Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection FacilitiesRun a number of different scenarios to project a range of possible staffing needs based on your operations and assumptions. Given the lack of comparable data sets, survey results represent a good first estimate at gauging staffing levels until more detailed research is accomplished. By David Nightingale, Joel Nightingale and Larry Sweetser At household hazardous […] Magazine Articles — June 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — June 30, 2020Understanding Augmented and Virtual Reality for Maintenance and RepairEnterprises, now more than ever, can augment their existing maintenance and training processes all while increasing compliance to procedures, first time fix rates and speeding up the time of repair. But, as a novice, how can you get started? By Lexandra Amos and Matt Johnston Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are finally here. […] Magazine Articles — June 30, 2020
