Solid Waste & Recycling : Headline News

Waste Management unveils new waste collection vehicles

Solid Waste & Recycling — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:45:00 EST

Waste Management, Inc. has launched a pilot program that will introduce Rotopress waste collection trailers for the first time in North America to improve the flexibility of its waste collection operations. [Full Story]

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Solid Waste & Recycling — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:44:00 EST

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WTEC wins bid to develop solid waste management system in northern Yukon

Solid Waste & Recycling — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:42:00 EST

Waste to Energy Canada, Inc (WTEC), a provider of integrated environmental and socioeconomic solutions around the globe, recently announced that it is the successful proponent in a tender to supply a solid waste management system to the remote... [Full Story]

New York City vows to double recycling rate by 2017

Solid Waste & Recycling — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:41:00 EST

As reported by the U.S.-based Waste Business Journal (www.wastebusinessjournal.com), New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently announced an ambitious plan to double the city's recycling rate by 2017. [Full Story]

Sims Metal named one of the world's most sustainable companies

Solid Waste & Recycling — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:39:00 EST

Sims Metal Management, which includes Sims Recycling Solutions, has been recognized as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for the fourth year running. [Full Story]

Nissan Forklift unveils new pallet truck

Solid Waste & Recycling — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:37:00 EST

Nissan Forklift Corporation has added the APX Series to its line of pallet trucks. The APX Advanced AC-Powered Walkie Pallet Truck offers superior maneuverability. [Full Story]

Paladin hires new executive, promotes another

Solid Waste & Recycling — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:35:00 EST

Paladin Construction Group has appointed John (J.T.) Thomas to the position of Vice President, Marketing and Business Development. [Full Story]

Bandit unveils new stump grinder

Solid Waste & Recycling — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:04:00 EST

Get ready to spend more time grinding stumps and less time adjusting belts. That's because the all-new Model 2250XP self-propelled stump grinder from Bandit Industries uses a heavy-duty hydrostatic motor to directly power its 20-inch diameter... [Full Story]

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Solid Waste & Recycling — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:02:00 EST

Solid Waste & Recycling magazine invites our readers to fill in our annual Great Canadian Environment Survey for a chance to win one of FOUR Amazon Kindle e-book readers. [Full Story]

Feds invest $1.28 billion in Ontario radioactive waste cleanup

Solid Waste & Recycling — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST

The federal government, through the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI), is investing $1.28 billion over a 10-year period to remediate low-level radioactive waste in Ontario's Port Hope area. [Full Story]