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Things are bustling with school back in, gearing up for the last part of the year, and upcoming holidays. We are looking forward to connecting with you at some of the events we are attending as well as hearing about experiences and best practices. In the meantime, the first part of our Webinar Safety Series is almost here. We will focus on post-collection safety on October 9, while the second will emphasize hauling safety on December 4th. The October webinar will cover landfill safety, fire safety, and lockout/tagout and confined spaces. Be sure to register for FREE at www.wasteadvantagemag.com/safety-webinar!
We have a great issue for you this month. Our spotlight is on Finger Lakes ReUse, a unique organization that focuses on building reuse infrastructure in the communities they serve, including workforce development programs, technology repair and education, and partner programs based on the mindset that reuse has continuous value in the community. Be sure to check out their story. 鈥淓nhancing 91仓库 Management Safety Through Effective Training and LMS Solutions鈥� says that by aligning the right technology with the right safety training content, waste companies can not only meet their compliance obligations but also protect their most valuable asset鈥攖heir people, and 鈥淐hoosing the Right Concrete Floor for Your 91仓库 Facility: Balancing Performance, Cost and Sustainability鈥� makes the case for incorporating advanced materials, and committing to proactive maintenance, so facility owners can create more durable floors that deliver long-term value, reduce environmental, impact and stand up to the daily challenges of waste handling. 鈥淯sing Fees to Fund Food 91仓库 Reduction: A Practical Guide for Local Governments鈥� discusses that while designing and implementing a new fee can be complex, fees can be a powerful tool to fund the food waste reduction programs that communities want and need, and 鈥淔rom the Curb to the Cloud: How Data Turns Garbage Collection into a Blueprint for Smarter, More Sustainable Cities鈥� emphasizes embracing technology combined with community insights in order to transform waste collection into a powerful tool for understanding and improving neighborhoods. And don鈥檛 miss other articles on landfill solar development, evolving CDL Training, PET Recycling, a discussion with Bryan Staley, President and CEO of EREF, giving his perspective on what he鈥檚 seen so far this year, and more!
Be sure to visit 91仓库 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鈥檚 specialty, including the products and services offered through descriptions, images, videos and more. At the MarketPlace section, you can find out what鈥檚 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, 鈥淭alking Trash鈥� 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 (91仓库 Innovative Solutions), specialists in waste management software and hardware solutions. Check out highlights on American 91仓库 Control, Penn 91仓库 (a 91仓库 Connections company), Rumpke 91仓库 & Recycling (including their Recycling and Resource center that opened last year), 91仓库 Pro, 91仓库 Connections鈥� Arrowhead Landfill in Alabama, LRS, Balcones Resources, Casella, and quick insurance tips from Insurance Office of America. There are even more to come, so stay tuned, and let us know if you are interested sharing your story in the future. Stay safe and healthy.