News and Press — August 21, 2019Peterbilt Adds Fifth Technician Training CampusPeterbilt Motors Company announces the opening of the company’s fifth Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) campus in Rancho Cucamonga, California. “The PTI program helps meet the Peterbilt dealer network’s growing demand for entry level qualified diesel technicians. The unique value proposition for graduates of PTI is finding its graduates jobs that often turn into long-term careers,” […] News and Press — August 21, 2019
Education — July 29, 2019How to Cultivate Ecological Consciousness in SchoolsNicole Cowart Living in harmony with the rest of the world is fast becoming a necessity. That’s why ecological consciousness is gaining popularity in almost every facet of human life. Whether it’s in our careers or in school, we are constantly reminded that we need to respect the natural world. Everything we do must […] Education — July 29, 2019
Education — July 25, 2019Plastics Recycling Issues to be Focus of Conference in Providence, Rhode IslandThe Northeast Recycling Council will hold its Fall Conference—Much Ado About Plastics—on October 29 – 30 in Providence, Rhode Island. The Conference, to be held at the Graduate Providence Hotel, will feature topics currently most relevant to plastics recycling. The Conference keynote will be delivered by Adam Gendell, Associate Director of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC). […] Education — July 25, 2019
Education — July 23, 2019SWANA Announces Dates, Locations for Highly Anticipated Solid Waste & Recycling ConferencesSWANA is excited to announce dates for its biggest conferences: WASTECON®2019, SWANApalooza 2020, and WASTECON® 2021. Mark your calendars for these leading industry events: WASTECON 2019, Phoenix Convention Center – Phoenix, AZ, October 21-24, 2019 SWANApalooza 2020, Westin Peachtree Plaza– Atlanta, GA, March 23–26, 2020 WASTECON 2020, Gaylord Texan – Dallas, TX, December 7-10, 2020 […] Education — July 23, 2019
Collection/Transfer — July 15, 2019NWRA Partners with Orion Talent to Close the Labor Shortage with VeteransThe National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) has partnered with Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military and industry-experienced recruitment firm, to close the labor shortage in the waste and recycling industry. “By 2026, the solid waste collection industry will have 14,200 new jobs for collection drivers and riders; 1,900 new jobs for diesel service technicians […] Collection/Transfer — July 15, 2019
Collection/Transfer — July 4, 2019City of Philadelphia Recognizes 2019 Future Track GraduatesPhiladelphia Streets Commissioner, Carlton Williams, and The Philadelphia Streets Department announced today the completion of the 2019 Philly Future Track Program. Future Track graduates were recognized during a ceremony held on Friday, June 28 in the Mayor’s Reception Room at Philadelphia’s City Hall. This year, 20 interns participated in the initiative’s sixth class, 16 of whom […] Collection/Transfer — July 4, 2019
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
