Monthly Issues — February 1, 2015February 2015 Digital IssueIn the Spotlight: The City of Santa Monica’s Resource Recovery and Recycling Division: Setting the Gold Standard • Shredders: Best Practices and Considerations: Waste Shredders • Scales: Why Are Waste Operations Installing On-Board Scales? • Second of Two Parts- Public Outreach: More Cost Savings Than Cost Center • Standards and Regulations: The Challenges of Labeling […] Monthly Issues — February 1, 2015
News and Press — January 27, 2015Graham Waste Services Hires Veteran Sales RepresentativeGraham Waste Services has hired Stew Curran as Sales Associate of the family-owned and operated waste management company. Curran will be based out of the company’s Cohasset office, and will service the Eastern Massachusetts territory. Curran has worked in sales and sales management for waste and recycling companies, both regional and national, over the past […] News and Press — January 27, 2015
News and Press — January 27, 2015New York City Hall Rally Opposes Intro 495 Transfer Station Capacity Reduction ProposalTwo members of the New York City Council joined local workers and businesses at a rally today on the steps of City Hall in protest of Intro 495, a proposal to reduce waste transfer station capacity in certain city neighborhoods. More than 50 private-sector waste and recycling industry employees joined with members of the Laborers […] News and Press — January 27, 2015
News and Press — January 27, 2015Prince William County Approves New Organic Waste Processing FacilityAt its January 20th meeting, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors authorized an agreement with Freestate Farms LLC, a local agricultural services and production company, to construct and operate a new facility to process yard waste, food scraps and wood waste at the County’s Balls Ford Road composting facility, and to provide organics waste […] News and Press — January 27, 2015
News and Press — January 26, 2015Benchmark Tool and Supply Named Carlson Machine Control Landfill Dealer in North CarolinaBenchmark Tool and Supply Inc. in Raleigh and Concord, North Carolina, has been awarded exclusive distribution rights for Carlson Machine Control Landfill products in North Carolina with ability to work with Virginia customers. Carlson Machine Control provides application-centric site solutions for landfills. These solutions include 3D machine guidance for compactors, dozers, graders, trucks, and many […] News and Press — January 26, 2015
News and Press — January 26, 2015PETERBILT’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR CONCLUDES: NEARLY 20,000 ATTENDEES, 100 EVENTSTraveling throughout North America for eight months, Peterbilt’s 75th anniversary truck and trailer concluded its tour after visiting nearly 100 events and attracting almost 20,000 attendees, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. “Our customers and brand enthusiasts wholly embraced our anniversary celebration and we thank them for their yearlong support,” said Darrin Siver, Peterbilt General Manager […] News and Press — January 26, 2015
News and Press — January 26, 2015Lytx™ Reaches Milestone with Over 200,000 Subscriptions in Service in 2014; Continues to be the Top Choice for Commercial Fleets Across the US.Lytx, Inc., a global leader in driver safety, today announced record growth in 2014 with 57,000 new subscriptions-in-service (SIS), continuing its track record as the preferred partner in every significant commercial transportation segment. Lytx had a banner year, reaching an all-time high of over 200,000 SIS, adding more in 2014 alone than all other providers […] News and Press — January 26, 2015
News and Press — January 23, 2015Odyne Systems, LLC Approved for Drive Clean Chicago Alternative Fuel Vehicle Voucher ProgramOdyne Systems, LLC, a leading manufacturer of hybrid systems for medium- and heavy- duty work trucks, has been approved as an eligible vehicle for the recently expanded Drive Clean Chicago program, promoting clean air and better business solutions for Chicago’s fleets. Under the program, $11,295,000 has been funded for vouchers for alternative fuel vehicles over […] News and Press — January 23, 2015
News and Press — January 23, 2015GBB Assists Fort Worth, Texas with Comprehensive Solid Waste Management PlanGershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB) announced today that it is assisting the City of Fort Worth, Texas with the development of a 20-year (2015-2035) comprehensive solid waste management plan. Key tasks of the project include data gathering and analysis; identification and evaluation of alternatives; public outreach; strategic planning / recommendations; present and future funding […] News and Press — January 23, 2015
News and Press — January 23, 2015Mack Renews Special Financing Opportunity for U.S. Military PersonnelMack Financial Services is again offering returning veterans special financing terms for new Mack® commercial vehicles. Recent veterans who have received an honorable discharge can receive a half percent (50 basis points) discount off the approved finance rates from Mack Financial Services and obtained through a Mack dealer. Veterans must possess a valid and current […] News and Press — January 23, 2015
News and Press — January 22, 2015College Football Fans Divert Over 2 Million Pounds of Material from the Landfill in 2014 Game Day Recycling ChallengeCollege football stadiums are full of passionate fans, unforgettable plays, and ample opportunity for waste reduction and recycling. This season, college and university students and alumni taking part in the GameDay Recycling Challenge recycled or reused 1,098 tons of bottles, cans, paper, cardboard, food scraps, and other recyclables, resulting in a reduction of 3,358 metric […] News and Press — January 22, 2015
News and Press — January 22, 2015McCLOSKEY INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES NEW TERRITORY MANAGERMcCloskey International is pleased to announce the appointment of Ladd Blakely as West Coast Dealer Manager. Ladd has an extensive knowledge of the marketplace and the unique requirements of McCloskey’s dealers and customers, having served as store manager at the Billings Montana and Des Moines, Iowa locations and then as field marketer for Titan Machinery […] News and Press — January 22, 2015
