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Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014

Audits Are Nothing to Fear

Insurance Issues Audits Are Nothing to Fear Audits are well known for being painful, but if you take the time to plan accordingly during the renewal process and maintain the course throughout the policy period, they can be relatively pain free. Nathan Brainard The word “audit” tends to invoke notions of painstaking information gathering, countless […]

Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014

Orange County Goes Green

Green Strategies Orange County Goes Green From the northernmost reaches of Orange County to the southern and eastern regions that abut neighboring counties, a number of governmental agencies are devising ways to protect natural resources, finding cleaner ways of doing their jobs and creating groundbreaking strategies to accommodate a growing population. Orange County Grand Jury […]

Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014

How to Write Municipal Mobile Equipment Specifications in the New Decade II

Administration Second of Three Parts How to Write Municipal Mobile Equipment Specifications in the New Decade The goal of performing research for your proposal is to identify potential suppliers of suitable equipment with product support in a geographical area that is practical to your municipality. Martin I. Dareff, CPPB, CPPO If you find yourself faced […]

Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014

Landfills — August 13, 2014

Good Machine Management Cuts Operating Expenses, Extends Landfill Life for Yakima County

Landfill Case Study Good Machine Management Cuts Operating Expenses, Extends Landfill Life for Yakima County Caterpillar’s CAT 627G Scraper has proved the most cost-effective machine for moving obstinate materials at Yakima County’s landfills, in turn saving space and time. Walt Moore Millions of years past, according to geologists, volcanic eruptions in the Cascade Mountains left […]

Landfills — August 13, 2014

Considering the Alternative

Landfills Considering the Alternative Landfills can enhance life expectancy and financial outlook with alternative daily cover. James Loneman The economic side of landfill management isn’t easy. Essentially there is a “product” being sold—airspace. Revenue is generated through tipping fees charged per ton. The more garbage taken in, the more income earned. From that perspective, selling […]

Landfills — August 13, 2014

Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014

Waste Pro USA: Creating a Hands-On Business Culture

In the Spotlight Waste Pro USA: Creating a Hands-On Business Culture By concentrating on customer service and employee satisfaction, Waste Pro has stayed resilient during a tough economy. Waste Pro USA was founded in 2001 in Central Florida by John Jennings. To understand what is today one of the fastest growing privately owned waste collection, […]

Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014

Finding the Right Shade of Green for Your Transfer Station

Transfer Stations Finding the Right Shade of Green for Your Transfer Station A new paradigm that includes a focus on sustainability is changing our approach to design, construction and operation of transfer stations. We must be prepared and willing to innovate further and plan for future generations by moving beyond just meeting current challenges. Debra […]

Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014

How to Write Municipal Mobile Equipment Specifications in the New Decade I

Administration First of Three Parts How to Write Municipal Mobile Equipment Specifications in the New Decade When finding yourself faced with the responsibility of preparing mobile equipment specifications for your municipality, take into account your county’s protocols and guidelines during the planning process. Martin I. Dareff, CPPB, CPPO These series of articles have been written […]

Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014

Recycling — August 13, 2014

Going Greener

Recycling Case Sudy Going Greener Advanced MRF helps streamline recycling plants with Siemens automation solutions. Paul Sims Richard Price is a baby boomer whose lifelong passion for the environment and technology is fueling his ambitious plans for recycling. The Canadian-born electrician turned California entrepreneur is transforming an industry one material recycling facility (MRF) at a […]

Recycling — August 13, 2014

Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014

Tracking Carts: New Directions in Waste Monitoring

Tracking Tracking Carts: New Directions in Waste Monitoring Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips are helping change the face of waste management. Martin Demers Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips are becoming an integral part of the drive to improve service verification solutions, while providing measurable benefits across multiple functions. These benefits are many—ranging from improved customer […]

Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014

Veolia Environmental Services North America: Weathering the Economic Storm

In the Spotlight Veolia Environmental Services North America: Weathering the Economic Storm In this unstable economy, Veolia has taken action on cost-cutting initiatives and streamlining processes to better serve customers, while never letting up on their high standards for quality and safety. Delivering fully integrated environmental solutions to virtually all industrial, commercial, municipal and residential […]

Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014

Fresh Views on the Matter of Garbage

Monitoring Fresh Views on the Matter of Garbage Waste compactor monitor technology can make a positive impact on the environment, productivity, sales efforts and the bottom-line. Jay Simon Searching for one’s roots has become an interesting pastime for a lot of folks. One idea behind all this searching is that if we know where we […]

Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014

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Recent Stories

Audits Are Nothing to Fear

Orange County Goes Green

How to Write Municipal Mobile Equipment Specifications in the New Decade II

Good Machine Management Cuts Operating Expenses, Extends Landfill Life for Yakima County

Considering the Alternative

Waste Pro USA: Creating a Hands-On Business Culture

Finding the Right Shade of Green for Your Transfer Station

How to Write Municipal Mobile Equipment Specifications in the New Decade I

Going Greener

Tracking Carts: New Directions in Waste Monitoring

Veolia Environmental Services North America: Weathering the Economic Storm

Fresh Views on the Matter of Garbage

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