Coronavirus/COVID-19 — April 6, 2020Mack Thanks Trucking Industry, Provides COVID-19 Resources for Customers, DealersMack Trucks has launched info.macktrucks.com/thankyou, an online resource for trucking companies and dealers offering useful information from government agencies, trucking industry experts and Mack to assist them in navigating through the COVID-19 situation. The dedicated webpage will be regularly updated and includes a video expressing Mack’s appreciation for customers, professional drivers, service technicians and dealers, […] Coronavirus/COVID-19 — April 6, 2020
Compost/Organic Recycling — April 6, 2020European and U.S. Glass Industries Salute All Staff Who Are Working Relentlessly to Keep Essential Industries Going and to Contribute to Food Security Across the GlobeThe US Glass Packaging Institute (GPI), the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) and the European Federation of Glass Recyclers (FERVER) released the following statement to thank all employees for their determination and commitment to keep glass manufacturing supplying essential industries during the COVID-19 pandemic: “The glass container industry, their staff and supply chain partners play essential […] Compost/Organic Recycling — April 6, 2020
Collection/Transfer — April 6, 2020Handling Trash on the COVID-19 Front Line in New HampshireWith schools and many restaurants and retailers closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, Casella Waste Management said its commercial business has “dropped off the face of the earth,” but with more people staying home, there’s been an uptick in residential trash coming to the company’s landfill here. Overall, said Kevin Roy, who is a division […] Collection/Transfer — April 6, 2020
Circular Economy — April 6, 2020How Companies — from Automotive to Apparel — Can Transform Waste Into ResourcesBusinesses have been making huge losses by failing to capture the value of industrial waste, but applying circular economy strategies, enabled by new technologies, could create cost-saving opportunities as well as profitable new revenue streams. The waste generated by residential buildings may seem enormous, but the waste produced by factories is an awful lot more. […] Circular Economy — April 6, 2020
Collection/Transfer — April 6, 2020Food Goes to Waste Amid Coronavirus CrisisFood waste is becoming a bigger issue as traditionally big, bulk buyers — like college dorms and restaurant chains — suddenly stop receiving deliveries. As a result, millions of gallons of milk are being dumped, and farmers have no alternative but to turn fresh vegetables into mulch. Federal agencies are scrambling to keep up with […] Collection/Transfer — April 6, 2020
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 — April 5, 2020China’s War on Garbage Faces a Major Coronavirus SetbackChina’s lockdown may have reduced air pollution as factories and power plants halted, but the pandemic has had the opposite effect on the nation’s nascent recycling effort. Millions of people in Chinese cities have been stuck at home for weeks, relying on food deliveries and online shopping, resulting in a surge in demand for single-use […] Collection/Transfer — April 5, 2020
Collection/Transfer — April 5, 2020Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ Come to Terms on Recycle DealThe City of Scottsdale will begin sending recyclable material to the City of Phoenix after the two sides approved an agreement. The Phoenix City Council adopted the agreement at its April 1 meeting after the Scottsdale City Council approved on consent the agreement at its March 17 meeting. With the deal in place, Scottsdale will […] Collection/Transfer — April 5, 2020
Collection/Transfer — April 5, 2020Keep Virginia Recycling! Stay Safe and Well – and Recycle Like You Want to Make a DifferenceThe Virginia Recycling Association and its members are calling on everyone to keep recycling. While it may not be the first industry that springs to mind when measuring the impact that the spread of COVID-19 is having in Virginia and around the world, your recycling plays an important role in the survival of numerous key […] Collection/Transfer — April 5, 2020
News and Press — April 5, 2020SCS Engineers Looks Back At 50 Years of Solid Waste Management and Environmental ServicesOver the past 50 years, SCS Engineers has earned a leadership role in solid waste management and environmental services, which would not have been possible without client and industry support. There were few engineering firms specializing in environmental consulting when SCS was founded in 1970. Today, the firm’s work supports a wide range of environmental […] News and Press — April 5, 2020
News and Press — April 3, 2020Metso Increases Service Availability for Metal Recycling Customers with a Service Agreement with FEMCO Holdings, LLC in North AmericaMetso has signed a service partner agreement with FEMCO Holdings, LLC, that will provide service support for metal recycling equipment throughout North America. FEMCO, a leading national machine repair, field service, and rebuild company, has been in the scrap, demolition and recycling industry for more than 50 years and has a strong reputation for quality, […] News and Press — April 3, 2020
Collection/Transfer — April 3, 2020NWRA Urges States to Provide Clarity on New Vehicle RegistrationsThe National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) wrote to the nation’s governors requesting each state issue guidance related to the registration of new vehicles. NWRA member companies continue to operate and have collection vehicles that need to be properly registered with the state motor vehicle agency before they enter service. “NWRA members remain on the […] Collection/Transfer — April 3, 2020
