Coronavirus/COVID-19 — April 5, 20204 Behaviors that Help Leaders Manage a CrisisToday, many leaders must make rapid decisions about controlling costs and maintaining liquidity. They may encounter unforeseen roadblocks — supply chain issues, team shortages, and operational challenges — that drastically alter the scope of their roles and priorities. All the while, they and their teams are navigating health and safety concerns, working remotely, and supporting […] Coronavirus/COVID-19 — April 5, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 30, 2020COVID-19 Legislation: Obligations and Resources for Small and Mid-Sized EmployersOwners and executives of small and mid-sized businesses have been in crisis management mode over the last few weeks, as COVID-19 has rapidly evolved from a potential business concern into a dominant economic force. We’ve all been required to adapt our operations to this new environment, and we are navigating this situation along with customers […] Collection/Transfer — March 30, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 26, 2020Do You Qualify For Paid Sick Leave For Coronavirus?Do you qualify for paid sick leave due to coronavirus? Last week, President Donald Trump signed emergency legislation granting paid sick leave to those impacted by coronavirus, specifically aimed to help Americans who need to take off time from work due to coronavirus. Here’s everything you need to know about how to qualify for paid […] Collection/Transfer — March 26, 2020
Coronavirus/COVID-19 — March 25, 20208 Ways to Manage Your Team While Social DistancingThe Covid-19 virus has disrupted and rearranged the workplace with breathtaking speed. In the span of a week, organizations across every sector have sent millions of employees home to work remotely. Without warning — and in many cases, without preparation of any kind — managers have been thrust into the position of leading virtual teams, […] Coronavirus/COVID-19 — March 25, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 23, 2020SWANA Issues Important Documents for All Essential Industry WorkersThe Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has issued several important documents for members to use to identify themselves as “essential critical infrastructure” workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. As more states and cities issue emergency declarations limiting non-essential work and travel, these documents will allow solid waste and recycling workers and others to provide […] Collection/Transfer — March 23, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 23, 2020COVID 19 Disrupts Cross-Border Waste and Recyclables FlowJonathan D.Cocker and Peter Hargreave In light of all the actions being taken by all levels of government to address the spread of the coronavirus, it is worth considering its impact on the waste management sector in Canada. For most, how waste is collected and where it is taken, is not a daily consideration. […] Collection/Transfer — March 23, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 20, 2020Modern Disposal Acquires Republic’s WNY OperationsModern Disposal Services, a family-owned company founded in 1964, announces its acquisition of the Western New York operations of Phoenix-based Republic Services, the nation’s second-largest waste-disposal company. The transaction, for which terms were not announced, is expected to close in approximately three months. Modern is headquartered on Model City Road in Lewiston, and Republic’s local […] Collection/Transfer — March 20, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 20, 2020Known For Disaster Aid, FEMA Prepares For New Challenge With Coronavirus ReliefFEMA is best known for coordinating responses with state and local governments to natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Responding to a pandemic is a different job for the agency. “This is a very different kind of work for FEMA,” President Trump said, “but they will come through as they always do. We have […] Collection/Transfer — March 20, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 17, 2020Trash Company Pulls Out the Gloves … and Disinfecting SprayA local waste collection service announced it is taking steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the communities it serves. Kenny Chiarelli, owner of Freedom From Waste in Farmington, said his company wants to do everything they can to prevent community spread of COVID-19 through isolation of waste from customers who contract the […] Collection/Transfer — March 17, 2020
Management — March 16, 2020Coronavirus Q&A Session Will Help Inform Safety ProfessionalsWith the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) generating many questions, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) will host a free coronavirus question-and-answer session for occupational safety and health professionals to learn more about responding to the pandemic. The live online event starts at noon CT/1 pm ET Wednesday, March 18, featuring expert advice from […] Management — March 16, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 16, 2020ISRI Offers a Fire Prevention & Management Plan for Recycling FacilitiesAs an aid to helping scrap recycling facilities develop strategies for reducing the risks of fire, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) released a new electronic publication, Creating a Fire Prevention and Management Plan. The book was developed by fire science, insurance, and scrap recycling industry professionals. It is meant to be used as […] Collection/Transfer — March 16, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 13, 2020U.S. Department of Labor Offers Guidance For Preparing Workplaces for CoronavirusThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today published “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” to help companies respond in the event of coronavirus in the workplace. The guidance was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The document provides practical guidance for preventing the […] Collection/Transfer — March 13, 2020
