Magazine Articles — February 4, 2021Waste Management Practices in Developing CountriesWaste management in developing countries is more challenging than in developed countries because dumps and landfills are the general choice for disposing of solid waste because these are the cheapest options. This article provides several short case studies from my experiences and observations in Africa, Asia, Middle East, and Eastern Europe over the past 30 […] Magazine Articles — February 4, 2021
Magazine Articles — February 3, 2021Transforming Your Remote Training Process with Augmented RealityWhile the pandemic has forced may firms to consider video conference solutions to help overcome restrictions of travel and reduction in live hands-on training opportunities, others have used this as an opportunity to explore augmented and virtual reality enhanced training. By Matt Johnston and Lexandra Amos The pandemic has forced many firms to take an […] Magazine Articles — February 3, 2021
Magazine Articles — February 3, 2021Managing Small Consumer Batteries – Part 2Li-ion batteries are everywhere, are a growing part of the waste stream, and present unique additional hazards when improperly managed. Improving the status quo is clearly possible. By David Nightingale, CHMM, S.C. Call2Recycle® was the first nationally-coordinated U.S. product stewardship program. The Call2Recycle municipal partner program for rechargeable consumer batteries has always been free to […] Magazine Articles — February 3, 2021
Magazine Articles — February 3, 2021A Retrospective Look at 2020 and Forecasts for 2021Although 2021 has already started with a bang, the waste industry has proven that it can handle the punches. Provided we collectively prioritize our people and planet, the profits will continue to flow, and innovation will rise to the occasion. By John Defenbaugh There will forever be a COVID-19 asterisk next to 2020. The impact […] Magazine Articles — February 3, 2021
Magazine Articles — February 2, 2021Securing the Waste Stream: How Automatic Locks Emerged as an Essential Solution in an Ever-Changing IndustryUsing an automatic lock allows the companies that handle their waste management to run more efficiently while decreasing their negative impact on the environment. These innovations have risen to the occasion and are an essential solution to push the industry into the next steps of sustainable waste management. By Felicia Worthington The idea of sustainability […] Magazine Articles — February 2, 2021
Landfills — February 2, 2021Four Tips for Hiring the Best Landfill Wheel Loader OperatorsSpend enough time working with heavy equipment and you are bound to come across some bad operators. But these four tips can help you put together the best landfill crew possible. By Eric Yeomans You know the value a good wheel loader operator brings to your landfill business. Increased productivity, less unnecessary wear on your […] Landfills — February 2, 2021
Magazine Articles — February 2, 2021Steel or Aluminum Arms for Your Roll-Off Tarping System?When the time comes for you to purchase that tarping system for your new roll-off truck, be sure to evaluate the advantages of steel, aluminum or even armless. Educating yourself will help prepare you to make that important decision. By Chad Rea There is a lot to consider when selecting a tarping system for […] Magazine Articles — February 2, 2021
Magazine Articles — February 2, 2021Solutions for Every StreamIn order to have successful cart set out in your community, it is important to start with a great plan. Following key steps will help set up success for cart assembly and distribution. Meeting the needs of your waste, recycling or organics collection business requires products and processes that perform dependably, endure the harshest elements, […] Magazine Articles — February 2, 2021
Magazine Articles — February 2, 2021Knives Out: Shredding Paper, Fiber, Textiles, Carpet and Mattresses to Size in a Single PassKnife shredder technology is enabling recyclers to simultaneously shred, chip and size onsite, speeding production and reducing processing costs. By Doug Bartelt and Del Williams Traditionally, recyclers have shredded paper, fiber, textiles, carpet, mattresses and plastic products, followed by granulating them to a size suitable for further processing and use as a recovered manufacturing input. […] Magazine Articles — February 2, 2021
Magazine Articles — February 2, 202110 Ways Lid Locks Improve Waste Carts and ServiceExplore 10 reasons why adding lid locks to your equipment or promoting the use of lid locks can lead to increased customer satisfaction, higher environmental standards and overall cleaner trash. By Justin Blazer Most trash producers interact with their carts daily and each has their own unique trash woes. Adding lid locks to trash cans […] Magazine Articles — February 2, 2021
Landfills — February 1, 2021What’ll You Have? How About a Scotch and SolarAn argument for the most versatile combo in environmental pumping. By Mark Bertane It is simple, dependable, cost-effective, portable, versatile, durable and moves virtually anything that flows. Three ingredients: 1) The “old-reliable” piston-pump downhole, 2) the Scotch-yoke linear-rod, top-head driver (with only four moving parts) and 3) the solar panel. The combination is increasingly being […] Landfills — February 1, 2021
Landfills — February 1, 2021How GNSS/GPS Technology Helps to Maximize Value and Minimize Risk in LandfillsWhile technology investments can seem expensive and disruptive to existing operations, GNSS/GPS technology’s long-term benefits will help any operator—and all of our communities—get more out of landfills and do so with less risk. By Sean Garrett The demand for landfills is only going to grow along with the population and waste produced. In fact, the […] Landfills — February 1, 2021
