Welcome to our WASTECON® issue! We are excited to travel to Texas and participate in SWANA’s annual conference this year. We are looking forward to seeing you and hearing about the current trends and how they have changed since the beginning of the year, as well as listening to best practices, real-world scenarios, implementations, outreach strategies, etc. We also like to see what’s new in technologies, services, and other offerings that make your jobs more efficient. Please stop by our booth #601 and chat with us about where you think the industry is headed in 2025(!). We always like to hear from you.
We have a great issue for you this month. Our spotlight is on the City of Greensboro, NC’s Solid 91²Ö¿â and Recycling Department. With a personal touch, they are focusing on reducing contamination through composition studies, audits, and creating an efficient tagging and tracking program that has produced effective results annually. Be sure to check out their story. “The Landfill Gas Outlook: Growth and More Growth†covers the trends in demand for RNG and how solid waste companies can get in on the push for renewable energy, while “Five Things You Should Know for Successful Cart Delivery and Management†talks about the complex process of cart deployments and offers five best practices that will make your next project more successful. And don’t miss “Mastering DOT Compliance: Making Driver Files Work for You†making the case on how managing driver files is not just a regulatory requirement, it is also about protecting your business, your drivers, and your bottom line, or “Development and Trends in “Sustainable†Packaging†talking about changes in consumer awareness drive packaging regulations and call to action. Other great articles in this edition include topics on implementing safety best practices into your waste and recycling facility, organics collection containers, maximizing your daily cover performance, the benefits and shortcomings of EPR, and more!
Be sure to visit 91²Ö¿â website every day for recent news and articles. In addition, our Supplier Directory spotlights companies that provide you with waste and recycling industry solutions. As a networking platform for buyer and seller, readers can review a company’s specialty, including the products and services offered through descriptions, images, videos and more. At the MarketPlace section, you can find out what’s new, view additional categories, featured listings, while our Videos page features live-action news, practices, product showings, etc. All great information when you are making important decisions.
Our web series, “Talking Trash†is a dedicated channel for the waste collection industry shining a light on what happens behind the scenes at waste collection companies. From tours of MRFs and landfills, walk-throughs of yards and truck fleets to informative interviews, Talking Trash at /talking-trash gives you a closer look at what is happening today at leading waste companies. This great section is sponsored by WIS (91²Ö¿â Innovative Solutions), specialists in waste management software and hardware solutions. Check out highlights on American 91²Ö¿â Control, Penn 91²Ö¿â (A 91²Ö¿â Connections company), Rumpke 91²Ö¿â & Recycling, and 91²Ö¿â Pro. Keep on the lookout for more to come and let us know if you are interested sharing your story in the future.
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Stay safe and healthy!
Angelina Ruiz
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