Landfills — August 13, 2014Overview of the Climate Action Reserve: Opportunities for Landfill OperatorsProtocols Overview of the Climate Action Reserve: Opportunities for Landfill Operators The Landfill Project Protocol, originally adopted in November of 2007, is currently on version 3.0 (adopted December of 2009). This protocol allows for crediting of the methane gas that is collected and destroyed from certain landfills. Max DuBuisson There is an active and growing […] Landfills — August 13, 2014
Landfills — August 13, 2014Landfill Gas, Canola, and Biodiesel: Working Towards a Sustainable SystemAlternative Fuels from Landfills Landfill Gas, Canola, and Biodiesel: Working Towards a Sustainable System With Snohomish County’s commitment to the use of biodiesel, an ongoing project has helped to lessen dependency on imported petroleum as well as added to the economic diversity of the County by creating new crops and jobs. Terrill Chang, P.E. and […] Landfills — August 13, 2014
Landfills — August 13, 2014Alaska Begins its Future of Solid Waste ManagementLandfills Alaska Begins its Future of Solid Waste Management Although Alaska remains as the only state operating Class III landfills—open pits receiving less than 5 tons per day—efforts are being made to implement an adequate infrastructure and reduce solid waste. It seems only fitting that the state earning the moniker as the last frontier might […] Landfills — August 13, 2014
Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014Technology Helps Advance Collection Efficiency: Imperceptible to the Eye, Yet Major to the IndustryTrucks Technology Helps Advance Collection Efficiency: Imperceptible to the Eye, Yet Major to the Industry Tapering bodies and incorporating materials that help improve collection properties are only couple of examples of how manufacturers are improving on collection vehicle designs. Noha Mandour It’s common knowledge to anyone of us who work in the waste management industry […] Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014
Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014Waste Pro Cuts Costs by Streamlining Oil Maintenance RoutinesCase Study Waste Pro Cuts Costs by Streamlining Oil Maintenance Routines Oil Purification Systems’ patented fluid cleaning technologies help Waste Pro cut maintenance costs, while also pro-actively expanding its green initiatives Waste Pro USA (Longwood, FL) is a full service company offering complete solid waste and recycling services throughout Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama. […] Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014
Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014Recycled Conversations: Changing Behavior in the Solid Waste IndustryPublic Education Recycled Conversations: Changing Behavior in the Solid Waste Industry There is a lot be learned and a lot to be gained by incorporating social media into our communication strategies. Dennis Guy “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half.” William Lever or John Wanamaker? […] Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014
Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014Southern Waste Systems: How They Get Things Done in the 21st CenturyIn the Spotlight Southern Waste Systems: How They Get Things Done in the 21st Century By being involved in community events and developing new markets for their recycled products, SWS is staying strong in the current economy. Southern Waste Systems (SWS) is an independently owned and operated waste service provider with 10 locations in South […] Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014
Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014Impact of In-Cab Event Recorders in the Waste IndustryDriver Safety Impact of In-Cab Event Recorders in the Waste Industry To reduce risky driving in your fleet, you need to know what your drivers are doing behind the wheel. Once you do know, coach them to drive better. Del Lisk Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that texting and the use […] Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014
Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014Fleet Maintenance and Best Management PracticesManagement Fleet Maintenance and Best Management Practices Benchmarking and establishing best management practices, allows fleet maintenance and management to develop a baseline from which improvement goals can be established. Bob Wallace In order to best determine what improvements may be needed for a fleet, an examination of the fleet’s management, maintenance programs, vehicle replacement schedules, […] Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014
Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014Solid Waste Management in the United StatesIndustry Trends Solid Waste Management in the United States Almost 40 years after Earth Day, and still more to do. Harvey W. Gershman In April 1970, the first Earth Day drew national attention to the environment. Sponsored by Senator Gaylord Nelson (D) of Wisconsin and Congressman Paul McCloskey (R) of California, the event drew an […] Collection/Transfer — August 13, 2014
News and Press — August 12, 2014Skills and Experiences Are Irrelevant When Hiring“A candidate’s ability to apply their skills is what counts.” Brad Remillard Just to clarify, the word is “irrelevant.” It doesn’t read “not important.” There is a difference between something being relevant and being important. Of course, having the right skills and experiences are important to performing the job, just not relevant when hiring. Skills […] News and Press — August 12, 2014
News and Press — August 12, 2014Change is a Process, Not an Event Five Tips for Successfully Navigating the “People” Side of Change“By recognizing that change is a process, you will be in a better position to successfully manage the “people” side of change, significantly increasing the odds of creating successful change.” Curt Wang Is your organization rolling out a major change? Restructures, mergers, acquisitions, new systems and new business lines are the norm as companies move […] News and Press — August 12, 2014
