Collection/Transfer — October 12, 20203 Financial Terms to Learn as a Small Business OwnerSmall business owners often have a great idea and skills in a certain area, but they may not be as experienced in the financial side of running a company. A deep understanding of business finance is crucial for making informed decisions and generating sustainable long-term growth. In this article, we’ll cover a few of the […] Collection/Transfer — October 12, 2020
Circular Economy — October 2, 2020Accelerating the Circular Economy’s Virtual Conference Focuses on the Supply Chain, Recycling, Sustainability and How We Can Get to Zero WasteCompanies for Zero Waste held a virtual conference this week focusing on best practices and policies in the circular economy environment. This interactive session featured expert speakers from the industry giving their insights into what they believe would move the ideas into the mainstream. After an introduction to the conference by Founder and CEO of […] Circular Economy — October 2, 2020
Event — September 30, 2020SWANA and ISRI Join Together to Host MRF SummitSWANA and ISRI will partner again for the return of the MRF Summit, taking place November 18–19, 2020. This year’s virtual event will explore key issues affecting Materials Recovery Facilities and recycling, including the impact of automation and technology on the workforce, the changing material stream, creating demand for recovered material, and the business economics […] Event — September 30, 2020
Management — September 29, 2020American Society of Safety Professionals Unveils Risk Assessment Technical ReportRisk and uncertainty in the workplace are dynamic and continuously evolve as conditions and technologies change. Occupational safety and health professionals can learn about the latest techniques and implementation strategies to combat risk and better protect workers in a new technical report published by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). ASSP TR-31010-2020 Risk Management […] Management — September 29, 2020
Collection/Transfer — September 29, 2020Steps for Reopening Your Small Business During CoronavirusReopening a small business after coronavirus closure is no easy feat. The virus is still spreading in many areas and the rules of reopening can vary significantly depending on where you are or the type of business you operate. Maybe SBA 7a loans helped you keep things going during the shutdown, but for many business owners, […] Collection/Transfer — September 29, 2020
Government and Regulations — September 24, 2020EPA Celebrates 25 Years of Success with the National Environmental Performance Partnership SystemThe EPA celebrates the 25th anniversary of the National Environmental Performance Partnership System (NEPPS). To commemorate the anniversary milestone, the agency is highlighting the progress made with this unique partnership program that is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness between EPA, states, and tribes. “Across the nation, EPA works hand in hand with our state […] Government and Regulations — September 24, 2020
Management — September 23, 2020Virginia Recycling Association Announces Four Board Members and Names New Board LeadershipThe Virginia Recycling Association (VRA) today announced four new board members and a new board chair who will each help support the nonprofit’s work to raise the voice of recycling in Virginia. “We’re excited to expand our board with four new members who will bring diverse expertise and insight to our work,” said VRA vice […] Management — September 23, 2020
Collection/Transfer — August 28, 2020EREF’s Socially-Distanced 2020 Fall Classic & Networking Event Brings Industry Together for CharityThe Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) announced it will hold its 2020 Fall Classic & Networking Event in-person on September 30 – October 1 at the Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, NC. The event, one of the few in-person industry events this year, brings the industry back together with the support of GFL Environmental, the […] Collection/Transfer — August 28, 2020
Collection/Transfer — August 23, 2020Coalition Calls for Implementation of Critical Law Passed in 2018: New York State Drug Take Back ActA broad coalition of environmental, product stewardship, public health, solid waste management, local government, and fishing organizations recently sent a letter to the New York State Department of Health calling for final regulations and implementation of the NYS Drug Take Back Act within 30 days. The law requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to fund a statewide drug take-back […] Collection/Transfer — August 23, 2020
Collection/Transfer — August 20, 2020EPA Awards $10 Million Grant to U.S. Virgin Islands Solid Waste Management PlanDuring a visit to the U.S. Virgin Islands to highlight important U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) collaboration with the U.S. Virgin Islands government, EPA Associate Deputy Administrator Doug Benevento, U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan and EPA Regional Administrator Pete Lopez announced the award of $10 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands for hazardous and […] Collection/Transfer — August 20, 2020
Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2020GFL Environmental Announces Acquisition of WCA Waste Corporation and Further Expansion of U.S. FootprintGFL Environmental Inc., a leading North American diversified environmental services company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an affiliate of Macquarie Infrastructure Partners II to purchase WCA Waste Corporation and its subsidiaries (“WCA”) for an aggregate purchase price of US$1.212 billion. The purchase price for the Acquisition will be financed in part […] Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2020
Collection/Transfer — August 10, 2020Teaming Up With a Strategic Partner to Increase RevenueHow dumpster companies across the country expand their operations with innovative partnerships. Sara Cifani We can all agree that owning a dumpster rental company is a highly competitive business. Depending on the number of well-established haulers in your region, it might be difficult to build a relationship with large construction companies. Without strategic marketing tactics […] Collection/Transfer — August 10, 2020
