#waste-management

#waste-management

Microsoft has signed a contract with Vaulted Deep to remove up to 4.9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide over 12 years through carbon credits.

Emergency responders and restoration crews take center stage during a disaster, but junk pickup companies play an essential role in community recovery through their logistical expertise.

Senator Tim Kaine criticized the Trump panel for failing to agree that unused specialty foods meant for starving children should be delivered rather than incinerated.

Russ Miller and his wife built a homestead in the remote Red River Gorge of Kentucky, where they noticed the river was filled with discarded junk, primarily tires.

Republic Services is resuming limited trash pickup services in Contra Costa County after suspensions due to a nationwide garbage workers' strike for higher wages and benefits.

According to the Bronx River Alliance, the concerns stem from a similar project when NYSDOT used the river as an illegal dumping site to make a new entrance ramp in 2022.

The accumulation of trash in Philadelphia due to the strike of 10,000 city workers serves as a vivid reminder of the essential role these workers play in society.

The Havering Council's strategic planning committee recommends approving plans for the Veolia site in Coldharbour Lane, extending its operational life until December 31, 2029.

Muhammad Ali, of Windsor Road, Croydon, was fined 890 and ordered to pay a 356 surcharge and 6,705.71 in costs for failing to prevent waste escape.

"If your rubbish is piling up on the Fourth of July, remember who's responsible for it: the white-collar criminals who run Republic Services."

Using AI can turn stupid ideas into practical solutions, like a simple app to manage bin collection schedules, demonstrating the value of creativity.

"Worst thing I participated in as kitchen staff in a rather top-flight restaurant was on a slow summer Sunday afternoon. The boss sent us down to the walk-in meat coolers to spray paint the rusted walls. We were instructed to not remove the contents of the cooler first; rather, just shift the meat from one side of the cooler to the other - the coat of silver spray paint will come off during cooking." - u/Zealousideal_Lie_383.

The rate increase highlights a significant decision by the San Francisco board to raise trash collection rates by 24%. This increase will affect residents over the next three years.

We have made clear in talks with the company that our members oppose the sale of this state asset as a move which will cost customers, workers and the environment.

Because animal fats break down way more slowly than plant matter, they can create airless pockets in your compost pile, leading to a slimy, putrid-smelling mess and stalling decomposition.

The rollout has been fully implemented for the first time in Harlem, making it part of New York City's storied trash history.

For too long, British taxpayers have watched their money vanish into a black hole. Their taxes keep going up, their bin collections keep getting less frequent.

Disposing of barbecues in the wrong places can result in fines up to £5,000 due to increased enforcement by councils concerned about fire risks and environmental damage.

On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Jones Dickson said the decision had little to do with the judge's recusal order, but rather the office's ability to prove the case at trial.

"Brother Romero was more than a skilled tradesman, he was a dependable coworker, a dedicated union brother, and a vital part of our Local 350 family."

As we've been previously forecasting for Fiscal Year 26...that would be the year that ratepayers...would start to see the impact of the construction of the Northeast Service Center.

We don't know when a fire can break out - we feel unsafe and are concerned about the safety of the general public.