Magazine Articles — December 31, 2019Between the Road and the Load: Calculate True Capacity Before Buying Your Next TrailerPurchasing the right trailers for updating a fleet can be complicated and the decision is an important one. Having that knowledge about each specification will help ensure an investment that leads to a long, smooth ride. By Troy Geisler Long before a single load is booked or any wheels turn, someone—usually a fleet manager—needs to […] Magazine Articles — December 31, 2019
Magazine Articles — December 31, 2019Data Clean-Up: Address Your Data Mess and Improve the Citizen ExperienceA four-point strategy reduces operating costs and enhances waste management services.By Greg Brown Great customer service requires excellent information to help decision makers recognize challenges, set and meet goals, track success, and plan for the future. It is all about the data, and finding smarter options for managing, enhancing and connecting data points. This understanding […] Magazine Articles — December 31, 2019
Magazine Articles — December 30, 2019Get to Know Robert van den AkkerEnvironmental Manager City of Buckeye, AZ Public Works How long have you been in the industry?: 20 years. How did you get involved? What was your first job?: I started work as a technician in a manufacturing plant in 1994 to pay for college. While there, I performed the grunt work of hazardous waste […] Magazine Articles — December 30, 2019
Magazine Articles — December 30, 2019Six of the Most Forgotten Features at HHW Collection Facilities: Part 1What they would do better if they could build it again! By David Nightingale With the beginning of the new decade Waste Advantage Magazine is beginning a new column called “HHW Corner”. HHW (household hazardous waste) collection is not a required solid waste program in many states. Nonetheless, it often demands special attention because it […] Magazine Articles — December 30, 2019
Magazine Articles — December 4, 2019The 5G Revolution and What it Means for E-WasteAs 5G ramps up in the U.S., the coming tidal wave of 3G and 4G cell phones meant for disposal is going to drastically increase, marking one of the largest technological changes the U.S. has ever seen. By Arun Karottu and Alex Cummings The U.S. led the world into the 4G network era in 2011. […] Magazine Articles — December 4, 2019
Magazine Articles — December 2, 2019The Commercial Driver’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse: A Centralized ResourceIn January 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will go into effect. The rule will mandate that employers begin checking the clearinghouse database for drug and alcohol violations and that certain violations be uploaded into the clearinghouse by the employer. Tony Cardamone, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at […] Magazine Articles — December 2, 2019
In The Spotlight — December 1, 2019Walters Recycling and Refuse: Taking it to the Next LevelAs one of the largest independent waste hauling companies in the state of Minnesota, Walters Recycling and Refuse, the company is focused on continued growth, expanding to new adjacent markets and priding themselves on having a great reputation in the marketplace. Walters Recycling and Refuse, Inc. (Walters) (Blaine, MN) was started in March 1988 by […] In The Spotlight — December 1, 2019
Magazine Articles — November 30, 2019Important Things to Know Before Beginning the Bidding/Permitting ProcessIs one step more important than the other? What is the difference between the Design/Build (DB) and Design/Bid/Build (DBB) Processes? By Evan Williams The process of conceptualizing, designing, and constructing a project is a complex and sometimes confusing series of interconnected tasks that rely on one another to result in a complete facility. As an […] Magazine Articles — November 30, 2019
Magazine Articles — November 30, 2019Time for Your Company’s Annual Performance ReviewYou have built a brand and you know your customers. Now it is time to face the music and hear what they think of you. By Jessica Shrout Do you know what your customers think of you? If not, it is time for a customer satisfaction survey. You could be in for a surprise. If […] Magazine Articles — November 30, 2019
Magazine Articles — November 30, 2019Protecting DEF from Extreme Cold and Other Conditions Can Keep Your Truck Running SmoothlyFor shops and drivers, it is important to know what you are putting into your DEF tank. The quality of the DEF going into your vehicle is as important as the quality of the engine oils or fuels used in your vehicles. By Jeffrey Harmening According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the winter of 2019 – […] Magazine Articles — November 30, 2019
From the Experts — November 30, 2019Budgets Ending/Budgets StartingA macro view of items to keep in mind when forming and executing an annual budget. By John Paglia III 2019 has come and gone. While some days may have felt longer than others, the majority of us would have agreed that this year flew by. In the January 2019 “From the Experts” column I […] From the Experts — November 30, 2019
Magazine Articles — November 30, 2019EREF 25th Anniversary Celebration and Fall Classic Events Bring Together Industry Executives in Support of EREFCelebrating 25 years in the industry, EREF continues to provide valuable solid waste data, having become one of the largest sources of funding for solid waste research in North America. In the early 1990s, the waste industry faced regulations and policies based on little sound science and data. Recognizing this, several industry leaders came together […] Magazine Articles — November 30, 2019
