Education — May 21, 2019NWRA Sends Letter to Congress Supporting Legislation Improving Veterans’ Education and Job Training ProgramsThe National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) sent a letter to Members of Congress urging support for H.R. 2045, the “Veterans’ Education, Transition, and Opportunity Prioritization Plan Act of 2019.” This legislation would establish an office within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to better manage educational and employment programs for veterans. “At a time […] Education — May 21, 2019
Government and Regulations — May 9, 2019U.S. Department of Labor Announces $10.5 Million in Worker Safety and Health Training GrantsThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces the availability of $10.5 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants for nonprofit organizations including community and faith-based organizations, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor/management associations, Indian tribes, and colleges and universities. The Harwood Training Grant program supports in-person, hands-on training for workers and […] Government and Regulations — May 9, 2019
Management — April 12, 2019Cascade Environmental Launches Diverse Workforce InitiativeCascade Environmental recently launched an employee-led initiative to address diversity concerns in the traditionally male-dominated field services industry. The Cascade Diverse Workforce Initiative (CDWI) is a group of Cascade employees who lead, advocate for, coordinate, inform, and monitor the strategic diversity management process at Cascade. The objective of the initiative is to provide a diverse workplace […] Management — April 12, 2019
Magazine Articles — March 1, 20193 Steps for Training Drivers on Vehicle Inspection RequirementsHelping drivers understand their role in keeping vehicles safe on the road is a strong first step toward overall driver and carrier safety. Take the time to train them on both the regulatory requirements and your company requirements, and then give them a disciplined approach to conducting inspections. By Tom Bray When training drivers on […] Magazine Articles — March 1, 2019
Collection/Transfer — February 12, 2019Waste Pro Looks Within to Address National Driver ShortageAmid an already struggling industry, state and federal Department of Transportation (DOT) laws on commercial driver’s license (CDL) eligibility tightened in 2015, making it even harder for truck drivers to earn their CDL. In the wake of those changes, Waste Pro’s Corporate Operations Trainer Robert Bourcheau, a state-approved examiner and instructor, began working one-on-one with […] Collection/Transfer — February 12, 2019
Collection/Transfer — November 13, 2018McNeilus Launches Launches Training Program for Refuse Collection Vehicle Service TechniciansMcNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announces the creation of a new program to train service technicians in the maintenance of refuse vehicles. “A refuse collection vehicle mechanic is a valuable asset to a customer’s organization and to the industry as well,” said Jim McReynolds, vice president and general manager, customer support […] Collection/Transfer — November 13, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 5, 2018Breaking Through: Implementing Operational Change to a Resistant TeamWhen new changes are being implemented, staff might feel like they are just being given a long list of new responsibilities. To encourage thinking about change in a positive light, focus on ways to empower your team. Jason Todaro and Sarah Bolton It is fair to say that over the last decade or so, the […] Collection/Transfer — November 5, 2018
Collection/Transfer — September 18, 2018Safety Training for Everyone: How to Create a Safety Program for Customers and Members of the PublicWhy your customers and members of the public need safety training. Sarah Bolton In 2017, there were 132 fatalities in the solid waste industry. Of those fatalities, 94 involved a customer or member of the public, according to data released by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA).1Despite these staggering statistics, most customers at […] Collection/Transfer — September 18, 2018
