April 28, 2016

SWANA’s Applied Research Foundation Releases New Report Focused on Recovery of Food Waste from MSW

The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Applied Research Foundation released a report concluding that: a significant amount of additional food waste processing capacity will be required to achieve … Continue reading SWANA’s Applied Research Foundation Releases New Report Focused on Recovery of Food Waste ...

April 27, 2016

An operational perspective of technology in the solid waste industry

Can Computer Technology Enhance Safety and Environmental Protection? Just when you thought we had gone as far as we could, now there is remote monitoring and control technology. Did you … Continue reading An operational perspective of technology in the solid waste industry

April 25, 2016

Developing a Strategic Business Plan to Address Solid Waste Infrastructure

Operational expenses such as replacing collection vehicles, considering and implementing recycling programs, and the impact of stricter environmental regulatory programs can all affect collection fees and the quality of service. Strategic … Continue reading Developing a Strategic Business Plan to Address Solid Waste Infrastructure

April 21, 2016

How Does a Community get to Zero Waste in the 21st Century?

Zero Waste does not mean “zero trash”, but rather a “Zero Waste” of resources.   By Michelle Leonard, Solid Waste Planning and Recycling; Sustainability National Expert The term describes the desired … Continue reading How Does a Community get to Zero Waste in the 21st Century?

April 19, 2016

Cocomposting: How one county in Florida is successfully managing their program.

A Florida county conducts a pilot project to gauge its ability to manage yard trimmings and biosolids using internal resources – and to confirm marketability of the finished compost. Read the Biocycle article by Beth Schinella and Bruce Clark  … Continue reading Cocomposting: How one county in Florida is successfully managing their program.

April 14, 2016

Jim Walsh Surveyed by MSW to Highlight Upcoming “Infrastructure Week”

Infrastructure Week (May 16–23) is a national week of events, media coverage, education, and advocacy efforts to bring the state of the nation’s infrastructure to the attention of all Americans. Forester … Continue reading Jim Walsh Surveyed by MSW to Highlight Upcoming “Infrastructure Week”

April 14, 2016

Expert Advice – Mixed Waste Material Facilities

Despite the recent controversy associated with a few new mixed MRF facilities, the processing systems do an excellent job of what they are supposed to do: maximize the separation of … Continue reading Expert Advice – Mixed Waste Material Facilities