From the Experts — March 30, 2020The Contingency PlanIt is important that we all work together to properly communicate ways we all can stop the Coronavirus and return the economy and standard of living we have become accustomed to in recent years. By John Paglia, III By now, all of us have seen real effects of the Coronavirus, labeled COVID19. The booming economy […] From the Experts — March 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 4, 2020Six Most Forgotten Features at HHW Collection Facilities – Part 3: Flammables AreaTake a thoughtful path for designing the flammables area at an HHW facility, an important and often missed step during design. By David Nightingale, CHMM, S.C. As mentioned in part two of this series (Waste Advantage Magazine, February 2020), the International Building Code®(IBC®) typically would consider the area where flammable liquids are stored and consolidated […] Magazine Articles — March 4, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 4, 2020A Rundown on Mitigating the Effects of Garbage Can PestsCan you provide the solution to your customer’s pest problems? Where do you get started? What steps can you take to minimize the effects of pests on waste storage areas? How can all of this enhance the overall customer experience? By Justin Blazer Garbage can critters are a fact of reality. Many trash bin owners […] Magazine Articles — March 4, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 3, 2020The Importance of Air SystemsClean, dry, compressed air systems will function better and longer than systems that are fouled with water, oil, dirt and rust. Protecting the vehicle’s air system from contamination pays off in the long run. By Geoff Selby The compressed air system on a heavy-duty truck is typically specified based on the size and requirements of […] Magazine Articles — March 3, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 3, 2020Making a LEGO® Idea ASL Garbage Truck Become a RealityHoping to inspire the next generation of waste truck operators, Levi Hasse and his father, Scott, have been working on designing and building a functioning and realistic ASL set, that allows kids to learn about disposal and practice proper sorting at a young age. Levi discusses the project and his ultimate goals. When did you […] Magazine Articles — March 3, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 3, 2020Making the Switch to Electronic Billing: What You Need to KnowIf you are considering moving your business towards electronic billing, check out the industry specific e-billing options on the market, talk to an e-billing specialist and get the ball rolling. By Dan Paradis Let’s get right to the point. We all want to save on the operational costs of our businesses. We search high and […] Magazine Articles — March 3, 2020
Landfills — March 3, 2020How is the Health of Your Landfill’s Circulatory System?Whether the system is controlled and monitored by a supervisory control and data acquisition or staff, routine health checks on leachate collection systems are essential to confirm systems are in good working order and operating as designed. By Jeffrey S. Murray Leachate collection and pumping is the heart of the landfill. Alongside base liner system […] Landfills — March 3, 2020
Landfills — March 2, 2020A Strategy to Tame Elevated Temperatures at Landfill Sites … and Keep Them from DevelopingAs the numbers of elevated-temperatures sites grow and research begins to explain why, landfill managers increasingly are turning to specialty-materials piston-pumping systems to reduce incapacitating temperatures. By Mark Bertane For the past several years, a growing number of landfill managers have confronted temperatures ranging from 150°F to 250°F or more from deep insider larger, wetter, […] Landfills — March 2, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 2, 2020Essential Training Requirements for Hazardous Waste HaulersNot having a training program in place can be both dangerous and expensive. It is time to be pro-active and get your training program in place. By Michael Bryant As if life were not complicated enough with having to keep track of all the government standards, the training requirements for hazmat waste haulers are regulated […] Magazine Articles — March 2, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 1, 20205 Ways to Optimize Your Intelligent SorterWhen you are looking to retrofit your existing system, make sure that you look at all aspects of the sorting process and prepare the material for separation success. By Mark Neitzey In my role as Director of Sales, I have traveled North America week in and week out visiting MRF operations all over. I see […] Magazine Articles — March 1, 2020
Magazine Articles — March 1, 2020Fixing the Recycling Supply Chain: A Blockchain SolutionThe changing economic landscape of domestic recycling opens many opportunities for growth in business. Recyclers can now use information technology in operations management to gain key insights into their daily procedures and transactions that can lead to pivotal reductions in operations costs and growth in top-line figures. By Stan Chen and DeNeile Cooper Every day, […] Magazine Articles — March 1, 2020
In The Spotlight — March 1, 2020Macon-Bibb County, GA Solid Waste Department: Changing with the TimesFrom consolidating two governments in order to create a more efficient system, to increasing recycling rate and earning high scores on their landfill, Macon-Bibb County Solid Waste Department has redefined their collection services and made it their goal to maintain and keep their communities clean and safe for all residents. When the City of Macon […] In The Spotlight — March 1, 2020
