Steel Cans 

By Chaz Miller

Plastic and aluminum containers have replaced steel in the waste stream...

Digging for Demo Data 

By Michael R. Taylor

Demolition industry commissions study of C&D waste stream to help develop recycling policies...

Recharging Forward 

By Chris Carlson

Americans recycled more rechargeable batteries in 2007. ...

Office Paper 

By Chaz Miller

The digital revolution is reducing the amount of paper used in offices. ...

Standards Issue 

By Ed Repa

EPA promulgates new landfill gas engine emission standards....

Paper and Plastic 

By Stephen Ursery

It's the familiar question heard in grocery stores everywhere: Paper or plastic? But when it comes to reducing the waste stream, those involved in solid...

Nipping It In the Bag 

By Chris Carlson

Local governments continue to address plastic bag concerns....

Myth Bluster 

By Chaz Miller

Debunking recycling’s most persistent urban myths. ...

Mommy Greenest, A Grave Situation 

By Steven Averett

Mommy Greenest For countless eons, moms have been nagging us to take the trash out, so it should come as little surprise that they're also among the most...

Zero Aspirations 

By Stephen Ursery

Deep in the heart of texas, city of Austin officials have unveiled an initiative that at first glance might appear as if it might have been hatched in...

PRODUCTS: GRINDERS/CHIPPERS 

Bandit Industries The Model 4680 Beast Waste Recycler from Bandit Industries, Remus, Mich., is manufactured for processing large diameter trees, logs...

Sands from the Hourglass 

By Peter Foye

Can recycled glass be used to replenish Florida’s beaches?...

Up and Running 

By Sean Kilcarr

The right specifications and maintenance strategy can help fleets maximize equipment life, while minimizing expensive downtime and expensive repairs....

Privacy, Please 

By Chris Carlson

Waste Industries USA finalizes deal to go private....

The Sanitation Seer 

By Chaz Miller

Fearless legislative forecasts for the new year....

Fresh Air 

By Chris Carlson

Senate committee adds recycling to climate change bill....

A Clear Solution 

By Chris Carlson

New York uses shame to enforce recycling regulations....

The Year in Trash 

BY CHRIS CARLSON

Last year, americans continued to recycle more municipal solid waste (MSW) despite generating more than ever. This trend, among others, was revealed in...

All in the Family 

BY CHRIS CARLSON

The atlanta city council has passed legislation that will enforce stricter recycling regulations for owners and management of multi-family residential...

The High Cost of Doing Business 

By Michael Fickes

Recently, the peoria disposal co. (PDC) in Peoria, Ill., acquired a small hauler. Among the new customers that came with the acquisition were residents...

Municipal Solid Waste 2006 

By Chaz Miller

Municipal solid waste (MSW) is the stuff we have used and no longer need. EPA's MSW data does not track construction and demolition debris, or hazardous,...

Old Tannenbaum 

Steven Averett, Managing Editor

According to the national christmas tree Association (NCTA), between 28 and 30 million natural Christmas trees will be sold in the United States during...

On Board 

By Alice P. Jacobsohn

The environmental industry associations (EIA) elected three new members to its Board of Trustees on Nov. 7. Starting in January 2008, Charles Appleby,...

PRODUCTS: BALERS/COMPACTORS 

Accent Wire The Accent 470 from Accent Wire, Tomball, Texas, is a wire tier system for balers. The knotter features a tilt-up and pivot-out mechanism...

Coca-Collaboration 

By Chris Carlson

The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) has teamed with Coca-Cola for a recycling bin grant program designed to promote and support community recycling....