Collection/Transfer — July 15, 2019NWRA Partners with Orion Talent to Close the Labor Shortage with VeteransThe National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) has partnered with Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military and industry-experienced recruitment firm, to close the labor shortage in the waste and recycling industry. “By 2026, the solid waste collection industry will have 14,200 new jobs for collection drivers and riders; 1,900 new jobs for diesel service technicians […] Collection/Transfer — July 15, 2019
Management — July 9, 2019A Necessary Union: The Recycling Industry and Hi-Tech SurveillanceJackie Thompson Recycling plants work with processes and materials that require an eagle eye to address any issues as they may arise. The recycling industry is not immune to the necessity and advance of surveillance technology. It is through the help of surveillance security that authorities were able to close the $16 million fraud that […] Management — July 9, 2019
Collection/Transfer — July 8, 2019GFL Environmental Inc. Buying Recycling Processor Canada Fibers Ltd.GFL Environmental Inc. has signed a deal to acquire recycling processor Canada Fibers Ltd. Canada Fibers provides recycling processing services to municipalities across Ontario, including Toronto. It has also been awarded the contract to design, build and operate an advanced single-stream material recovery facility in Winnipeg. The deal is expected to close in the third […] Collection/Transfer — July 8, 2019
Collection/Transfer — July 2, 2019RethinkWaste Issues Almost $50 million in Green Bonds for Environmental Upgrades to Reduce Greenhouse Gases, Reduce Waste and Improve Recycling Revenue at the Shoreway Environmental CenterRethinkWaste issued Green Bonds consisting of $48,775,000 in Solid Waste Enterprise Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2019A and Solid Waste Enterprise Revenue Bonds Series 2019B (for new projects) to make various environmental upgrades at its agency-owned, Shoreway Environmental Center. The Green Bonds, approved by the 12 City/County Board of Directors, will be used to develop an […] Collection/Transfer — July 2, 2019
Magazine Articles — July 1, 2019Contingent Staffing: The Shock Absorber for Your Workforce Ups and DownsFour things to know when selecting a staffing agency. By Sean Ebner With waste and recycling industry employment at a 10-year-high and unemployment at a 10-year-low, operators are feeling the pressure as they try to field a full and capable workforce to keep up with a full workload. The most innovative companies adopt a strategic […] Magazine Articles — July 1, 2019
Collection/Transfer — June 25, 2019US Ecology and NRC Group Agree to Merge, Expanding Leadership in Specialty and Industrial Waste ServicesUS Ecology, Inc. announces that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with NRC Group Holdings Corp., a national leader in comprehensive environmental, compliance and waste management services to the marine and rail transportation, general industrial and energy industries, in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of $966 million. The transaction is expected […] Collection/Transfer — June 25, 2019
Management — June 25, 2019Why and How Creative Employees can be an Asset to Your Recycling BusinessThe business landscape is evolving. Taking their cue from the leaders of innovation, companies are no longer entrenched in traditional processes and procedures. Attitudes towards how growth and stability are achieved are increasingly dictated by a business’ ability to innovate. This means attitudes towards what makes a good employee are evolving too. But whilst we […] Management — June 25, 2019
Management — June 14, 2019Understanding Early Payoff Terms Before Signing on The Dotted LineJim Peach, CLFP We all get excited when we find the perfect “thing” to buy. Whether it is the latest tech gadget, fun gift or favorite snack, sometimes we lose ourselves in the adventure and let our emotions take over, regardless of the size (or investment) of the purchase. This same sense of euphoria […] Management — June 14, 2019
Management — June 13, 2019Developing a Successful Strategy for Recycling Businesses MarketingChloe Bennet The field of marketing is one of the most rapidly changing fields in business. It can be difficult to keep up if you are concentrating on ensuring the other facets of your business are kept up to date. However, a good marketing strategy will help you understand your customer demographic and stand […] Management — June 13, 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
Magazine Articles — May 30, 2019Measuring Maintenance with the Correct Blend of Leading and Lagging IndicatorsHaving a tight set of leading and lagging indicators monitors the performance and costs of maintenance operations with considerably more granularity and precision. By Preston Ingalls We spend millions maintaining our equipment, but how do we really know it is a meaningful investment? After all, what do we take as visible indicators of success? What […] Magazine Articles — May 30, 2019
Education — May 22, 2019Vice Admiral Walter Carter Jr., Judy Woodruff to be Featured Speakers at 2019 Environmental Business Leadership ConferenceThe Maryland Environmental Service (MES) announces that Vice Admiral Walter E. “Ted” Carter, Jr., superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, and Judy Woodruff, anchor and managing editor of PBS Newshour, will headline the 2019 Environmental Business Leadership Conference, July 10-11 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore. Vice Admiral Carter is the 62nd […] Education — May 22, 2019
