Magazine Articles — June 29, 2019Sales and Marketing Best Practices: Capturing Online BuyersIn today’s market, buyers expect haulers to step up their online sales game. The big national companies have “buy now” functionality on their websites. Haulers of every size should as well. By K. Ryan Hasse Often referred to as The Amazon Effect, 80 percent of shoppers expect to be able to buy products and services […] Magazine Articles — June 29, 2019
Magazine Articles — June 3, 2019Maintaining a Careful BalanceIn addition to removing excess water from the landfill, a VSEP RO membrane system provides an economical solution that can reduce operating costs for landfills considering hauling or evaporation. By Greg Johnson Operating a landfill is all about managing waste. This can take many forms. The solid waste is the one that people think of […] Magazine Articles — June 3, 2019
Landfills — June 1, 2019Utah Landfill Shuffles, Gains SpaceGPS rover and level/slope measuring system help relocate garbage to gain 2.3 million yards of landfill space. By Jeff Winke Ask the average person on the street where garbage goes after the garbage truck picks it up and takes it away, and most will likely say, “the dump.” At one time, most communities had a […] Landfills — June 1, 2019
Magazine Articles — June 1, 2019Operational Risk Management in the Waste IndustryAn effective tool for leaders to use in evaluating their workforce in a high-risk environment By Zachery Geroux We are at war in the waste industry every day and the battlefields on which we fight are the collection routes that fuel our business. To win this daily war, we must collect each account in a […] Magazine Articles — June 1, 2019
Collection/Transfer — June 1, 2019Evaluating a Rail LocationWaste and recycling companies should evaluate their basic logistics plan, including where you ship from and where you ship to. It is an ongoing effort and even after a plan is implemented, tedious care must be given to maintaining transportation options. By Darell Luther Location, location, location—the mantra of many a real estate professional—holds true […] Collection/Transfer — June 1, 2019
Landfills — June 1, 2019The Shortage of Landfill Operators: Why Training to Certify is the AnswerIs operating a landfill a dying art? By Jenny Johnson More than 27 years have passed since the promulgation of the Subtitle D regulations in 1991, and our labor force is changing. Many experienced landfill operators are reaching the age of retirement, and there is no one to fill their shoes. There are fewer young […] Landfills — June 1, 2019
Magazine Articles — May 31, 2019Carton Council: Breaking Through MisconceptionsWith the recycling rate at 16 percent for cartons, which has increased 6 percent from 2013, the Carton Council is committed to continuing to drive growth of the carton recycling rate through a comprehensive strategy that touches the entire recycling chain as well as strong partnerships and collaborations. Jason Pelz, Vice President of Recycling Projects […] Magazine Articles — May 31, 2019
Landfills — May 31, 2019Subterranean Landfill Fires: The Cause and SolutionsUsing a Piezo-Penetrometer Test to analyze subsurface conditions at the landfill can provide extensive information and allow for a fast and effective diagnosis of the problem. By measuring gas concentrations and temperatures around the area of concern, conclusions can be made about the cause of the fire and the best approach to extinguishing it. By […] Landfills — May 31, 2019
Magazine Articles — May 31, 2019Providing a Safer View: Steps to Identifying Possible Blind Spots and Their SolutionsPutting the control back in the hands of the operator by providing them with the tools they need to perform their jobs safely increases the safety of all roadways and the vehicles that use them. By Ed Renna We all know the dangers of blind spots when changing lanes at 70 MPH on an interstate […] Magazine Articles — May 31, 2019
In The Spotlight — May 31, 2019In the Spotlight: Revolution Recovery: Positioning the Company at the Front Line of Innovative SolutionsConstantly looking to improve and diversify the outlets for recovered materials so that they can continue diverting material from landfills, even as markets change, Revolution Recovery is playing defense and looking for opportunities to jump on new technologies. Jonathan Wybar, owner and founder of Revolution Recovery (Philadelphia, PA) started the company in 2004 with his […] In The Spotlight — May 31, 2019
Magazine Articles — May 30, 2019Get to Know Paul Ross, Vice President American Waste ControlHow long have you been in the industry?: More than six years. American Waste Control has been around since 1980. Our visionary founder and President and CEO, Kenneth Burkett, set the company on a great course; so when I came onboard in 2013, my role was to oversee and carry out the day-to-day activities and […] Magazine Articles — May 30, 2019
Magazine Articles — May 30, 2019Lifting the Veil: Using Marketing to Reduce ProblemsWe covered brand differentiation through communication in the last edition. This time, we will discuss using your brand to educate your customers on the issues that are important to your business. By Jessica Shrout The waste industry suffers from avoidable public relations problems. These problems are universal, and they increase operating costs, threaten relationships with […] Magazine Articles — May 30, 2019
