Tag: Waste Industry

June 28, 2024

Like many industries, there’s little doubt that 2024 was the year AI took the waste management sector by storm. It has been the topic du jour in media headlines and on the waste management event circuit—from WasteExpo to IFAT. But […]

January 24, 2024

It’s no surprise that artificial intelligence (AI) has become so commonplace for many of us in our day-to-day lives and most professional settings, being such a transformative force and constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility. As we creep into 2024, […]

October 3, 2023

In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront, waste management has become a pressing issue for industries worldwide. Companies like Byers Scientific and Envirosuite are leading the charge in revolutionizing waste management using digital tools and transforming the […]

August 22, 2023

Food waste is a continuing problem all over the world and is a hot topic among the waste industry and policy makers. Different areas are attempting to mandate methods to prevent food waste while independent companies and businesses are working […]

December 20, 2022

Refuse and recyclable materials collection has dropped to the 7th most deadliest job in the United States, according to the US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The agency released its 2021 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries […]

December 13, 2022

Collaboration is key when it comes to progressing safety initiatives throughout the waste and recycling industry. Three leading associations came together at WASTECON 2022 in San Diego to share cross-functional, proactive best practices and to provide insight into the state […]

October 17, 2022

How to increase recycling rates? This is one of the questions that concerns the waste industry and legislators alike. Now a group of 17 members of the US Congress wrote a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging its […]

April 28, 2022

In the 1992 hit song, “Get a Haircut,” George Thorogood crows over classic rock chords to “get a real job.” That song could very well have been written about Larry Henk. At the age of 24, the current VP of […]

April 25, 2022

Earth Day 2022 brought beautiful weather across the country, yet saving the Earth from the effects of climate change and environmental impacts remained at the forefront of discussions. Here is how companies across the country highlighted their efforts. Republic Services […]

January 10, 2022

In our latest episode of NothingWasted!, we bring you a dynamic session from Sustainability Talks 2021 featuring speaker Susan Robinson, senior director of sustainability and policy at Waste Management. As Robinson notes, “What Waste Management does is very visible. We […]

October 26, 2021

The waste industry continues to gain momentum as 2021 enters its fourth quarter. Waste Management presented its Q3 earnings, showing that despite inflationary costs and labor shortages, robust volumes and a demand for recycled content is driving company growth. “Our […]

August 11, 2021

When I travel, I like to take pictures of innovative signage and recycling bins – I have a whole album devoted to it. No, seriously. Being involved in the waste industry consumes most of my waking life. I work for […]

June 29, 2021

Legislatives issues abound on state and federal levels are impacting operations at waste facilities across the United States. Scott Hutchings, director of government affairs, Waste Management, navigated the WasteExpo session, “ Legislative Updates by Region,” which covered a number of […]

February 26, 2021

Frontline workers and companies have had to endure a series of challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to be at the forefront of industry safety efforts. Waste leaders discussed the lessons they learned while working to keep workers safe […]

January 28, 2021

The second day of virtual WASTECON closed with a keynote session about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) strategy to increase the nation’s recycling rate. Tim Flanagan, SWANA board vice president and Monterey Regional Waste Management District general manager, led a […]

September 21, 2020

WasteExpo Online Together attendees heard from Democratic and Republican representatives about what the upcoming national election could mean for the waste industry. Speakers included Robert Boland, Deputy Executive Director, National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) and Jessica Knight Henry, National Political […]

July 24, 2020

LONGWOOD, FL – July 23, 2020 – Waste Pro has announced President Sean Jennings, son of founder John Jennings, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Longwood, Florida-based company. In addition, Senior Vice President Keith Banasiak has been named […]

May 21, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has had a significant impact on the waste industry, including on the health and safety of front-line workers, as well as on cashflows, margins, waste volumes, recycling contamination levels and waste generation sources. Deemed an essential service, […]

December 19, 2019

President Donald Trump on December 18 became the third president in history to be impeached. This move is the result of the House passing both articles of impeachment: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The House voted 230-197 to […]

September 24, 2019

The waste industry experts behind GarbageMan and TrashBolt Software are working to revolutionize the commercial dumpster market by developing a new dumpster that solves many of the problems inherent in existing models, such as weight, repairs, shipping and storage. Waste […]