News and Press — September 23, 2018U.S. Department of Labor Urges Workers and the Public to be Vigilant And Mindful of Hazards Following Hurricane FlorenceThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) urges emergency crews in the areas affected by Hurricane Florence to be aware of hazards from flooding, power loss, structural damage, fallen trees, and storm debris. “Workers involved in storm recovery can face a range of safety and health hazards,” said OSHA Regional Administrator […] News and Press — September 23, 2018
Collection/Transfer — September 23, 2018Applications Open for NWRA Hall of Fame and Safety AwardsThe National Waste and Recycling Association is accepting applications for the Hall of Fame and Driver and Operator of the Year awards. Those selected for the Hall of Fame and Drivers and Operators of the Year will be honored during NWRA’s Awards Breakfast at WasteExpo 2019. “We have tremendous talent in our industry. Our member […] Collection/Transfer — September 23, 2018
Collection/Transfer — September 23, 2018King County’s Factoria Recycling & Transfer Station earns ‘Best Project’ award from Engineering News Record NorthwestEngineering News Record’s regional Best Projects Program evaluates winning projects on the ability to overcome challenges, contribute to the industry and community, and the quality of project design, safety, and construction. Judges reviewed more than 30 projects located in Oregon, Alaska, and Washington State. King County’s new Factoria Recycling & Transfer Station a “Best Project” award […] Collection/Transfer — September 23, 2018
Newsletter Headline — September 23, 2018Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood (AK) to Decide Recycling Price RiseThree Pulaski County cities will ask their councils to approve new curbside recycling terms that would raise customer prices and stop glass collection.The cost increase is happening in other cities across the United States, where the supply of recyclables to companies that re-purpose them is so great that prices for those recyclables have collapsed. Companies […] Newsletter Headline — September 23, 2018
Collection/Transfer — September 23, 2018Hazardous Waste Collection Benefits City of Chatfield, MN in Several WaysHazardous waste collection offered to Chatfield residents gives the opportunity to clean out garages and under-sink cupboards and drop off the unwanted paints and solvents for safe disposal, instead of the items remaining in their homes or being illegally dumped in ditches. “Chatfield partners with Olmsted County annually in September for a hazardous waste collection,” stated […] Collection/Transfer — September 23, 2018
Collection/Transfer — September 23, 2018World Bank Warns that Waste Could Grow 70 Percent as Cities BoomGlobal waste could grow by 70 percent by 2050 as urbanization and populations rise, warns the World Bank. According to the report, the rise in garbage will outstrip population growth, reaching 3.4 billion tons by 2050 from around two billion tons in 2016. High-income countries produce a third of the world’s waste, despite having only […] Collection/Transfer — September 23, 2018
Government and Regulations — September 23, 2018California Bans Plastic Straws in Full-Service RestaurantsUnless customers asked for a single-use plastic straw in full-service restaurants, straws will no longer be automatically given out. California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill last week that bans full-service restaurants in the state from handing them out to customers. This makes California the first state to ban restaurants from automatically providing plastic straws. […] Government and Regulations — September 23, 2018
