The Tipping Floor https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ 2026-07-22T09:21:15.701756Z Source-linked refuse industry updates. Smithers sees fiber packaging gaining ground as brands chase end-of-life options https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-today-2c59214eae 2026-07-22T00:00:00Z 2026-07-22T00:00:00Z More paperboard and compostable formats could reshape recovered fiber volumes and packaging mix for recyclers and haulers. San Jose pushes plastic bags and case wrap out of recycling carts https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-local-san-jose-c45639e263 2026-07-21T21:57:30Z 2026-07-21T21:57:30Z A contamination reminder for municipal programs that can raise sorting costs and lower bale quality. Philadelphia weighs renewing disposal contracts even as health concerns linger https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-local-philadelphia-1-9a0b6fa639 2026-07-21T20:47:19Z 2026-07-21T20:47:19Z Contract continuity can stabilize tipping access, but it also keeps scrutiny on disposal costs and siting risk. Audit says a major NYC private hauler sent MTA recycling to trash https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-regional-haulers-1b1af4f208 2026-07-21T19:51:00Z 2026-07-21T19:51:00Z A reminder that sorting performance can affect contract trust, downstream disposal costs, and agency oversight. Indiana solid waste districts receive $308,300 in state support https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-6290e0e8ed 2026-07-21T17:00:00Z 2026-07-21T17:00:00Z Small grants can shape local program budgets, equipment buys, and contract timing for haulers and districts. Portland shifts garbage pickup earlier when temperatures spike https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-local-portland-1-46f9edc26c 2026-07-21T17:00:00Z 2026-07-21T17:00:00Z Hot-weather route changes can affect labor start times, contamination risk, and missed-setout complaints. ERI teams with Cyclic Materials to push rare-earth recovery from e-waste https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-6952a1fe77 2026-07-21T16:30:00Z 2026-07-21T16:30:00Z The deal could improve commodity recovery economics for electronics recyclers and expand critical-minerals supply options. Rockwood’s Tennessee push eases industrial sorting burdens as recycling rules tighten https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-ade415f494 2026-07-21T13:17:50Z 2026-07-21T13:17:50Z Industrial waste handling is becoming a service opportunity as manufacturers look to simplify separation and recycling. Pennsylvania PFAS draft could tighten biosolids handling for wastewater plants https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-dive-e3dcc84c6b 2026-07-21T12:00:00Z 2026-07-21T12:00:00Z New monitoring rules may change disposal, land-application, and food-waste digester economics for plant operators. Waste Management set to report Tuesday as hauler investors watch margin signals https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-5106fd7743 2026-07-21T09:05:46Z 2026-07-21T09:05:46Z WM’s results can hint at pricing discipline, disposal costs, and volume trends across the sector. Waste Connections set to report Q2 results as hauler investors watch pricing and volume https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-3a4aa85e75 2026-07-21T08:12:47Z 2026-07-21T08:12:47Z A read on WCN can hint at route economics, disposal costs, and demand trends across the North American waste market. Battery Network widens collection reach as larger-format battery volumes climb https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-dive-5cfc523118 2026-07-21T07:45:20Z 2026-07-21T07:45:20Z More battery streams mean more logistics, fire-prevention, and processing work for recyclers and collection partners. Republic Services holds steady as volumes and pricing keep earnings moving https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-6703270e37 2026-07-21T05:49:10Z 2026-07-21T05:49:10Z A useful read-through for haulers and investors watching whether pricing discipline is still offsetting softer demand. Comstock lands solar recycling work at Illuminate USA’s Ohio plant https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:recycling-today-26b143180c 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z Shows how manufacturing byproduct streams are becoming a service line with route, handling, and liability implications. Stainless scrap market stays firm, but export buyers still set the tone https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:recycling-today-602b8a2c75 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z Steady generation and selective demand could pressure margins for processors chasing outlets. Kinderhook buys Ohio C&D platform with hauling, recycling and landfill control https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-today-7ad8df75e0 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z Vertical integration can protect margin and strengthen pricing power in construction and demolition markets. Contract watch: Steel Refuse Dumpsters and Lids (Bid Discount) https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-276560 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z City of Tampa has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-07-28. Contract watch: Mobile Refuse Collection Vehicle for Public Works Department https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-284648 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z City of New Carrollton has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-07-31. Contract watch: Solid Waste Truck Wash Replacement (Rebid) https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-276420 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z City of Clearwater has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-12. Contract watch: Supply and Delivery of Rear Loading Garbage Trucks https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:sasktenders-rfq26-0269 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z City of Saskatoon has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-14. Ready Line: 2026 Peterbilt 520 Amrep Front End Loader https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-tlg-tf786182-2026-peterbilt-520 2026-07-19T10:04:41Z 2026-07-19T10:04:41Z Front End Loader. TLG Peterbilt - Charlotte - Charlotte, NC. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Ready Line: 2026 Peterbilt 520 Amrep Front End Loader https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-tlg-tf791262-2026-peterbilt-520 2026-07-19T10:04:41Z 2026-07-19T10:04:41Z Front End Loader. TLG Used Truck Center - Strafford, MO. $479,479. Verified listing source included. Ready Line: 2026 Peterbilt 520 Amrep Front End Loader https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-tlg-tf786181-2026-peterbilt-520 2026-07-19T10:04:41Z 2026-07-19T10:04:41Z Front End Loader. TLG Used Truck Center - Strafford, MO. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Ready Line: 2026 Peterbilt 520 Amrep Front End Loader https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-tlg-tf791219-2026-peterbilt-520 2026-07-19T10:04:41Z 2026-07-19T10:04:41Z Front End Loader. TLG Peterbilt - Dayton - Tipp City, OH. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Mount Ready: 2024 Autocar ACX64 Cab & Chassis https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-rdk-65101106-autocarccfl 2026-07-19T10:04:41Z 2026-07-19T10:04:41Z Cabover Refuse Chassis. Tampa, FL. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Mount Ready: 2026 Battle Motors RAIDER (LET2) Cab & Chassis Rear Loader Series https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-rdk-65101105-bmcab-chassirl 2026-07-19T10:04:41Z 2026-07-19T10:04:41Z Cabover Refuse Chassis. Tampa, FL. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Mount Ready: 2026 Battle Motors RAIDER (LET2) Cab & Chassis Side Loader Series https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-rdk-65101107-bmcab-chassisl 2026-07-19T10:04:41Z 2026-07-19T10:04:41Z Cabover Refuse Chassis. Tampa, FL. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Mount Ready: 2026 Battle Motors Raider (LET2) Cab and Chassis Front Loader Series https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-rdk-65101104-bmcab-chassifl 2026-07-19T10:04:41Z 2026-07-19T10:04:41Z Cabover Refuse Chassis. Tampa, FL. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Funding watch: Diesel Refuse Truck Replacement Program https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-12342-6fbd73a6 2026-07-19T11:36:19Z 2026-07-19T11:36:19Z Nebraska. Application close: close date not listed. The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) will provide funding for the replacement of medium- to heavy-duty diesel refuse, local freight, delivery, and maintenance trucks. Old trucks must be replaced with 2019 or newer model year compressed natural gas or diesel engines pursuant to California Air Resources Board Optional Low-NOx Standards. Funding watch: Diesel Emission Reduction Grants https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-13357-5af09e90 2026-07-19T11:36:19Z 2026-07-19T11:36:19Z Washington. Application close: October 14, 2025. The Washington State Department of Ecology offers grants for the replacement or repower of medium- and heavy-duty diesel refuse trucks, street sweepers, freight switcher locomotives, port cargo handling equipment, and forklifts with zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) and associated infrastructure. Grants are available in the following amounts: Eligible ZEVs. Funding watch: Heavy-Duty Truck Emission Reduction Grants - San Joaquin Valley https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-12098-20508b05 2026-07-19T11:36:19Z 2026-07-19T11:36:19Z California. Application close: close date not listed. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) administers the Truck Replacement Program, which provides funding for fleets to replace old vehicles with lower emitting vehicles or to purchase new zero emission, hybrid, or low oxides of nitrogen (NOx) vehicles. Funding is available for the following projects: - Replacement of an engine model. Funding watch: Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) Program https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-12136-4aa98afd 2008-07-10T00:00:00Z 2008-07-10T00:00:00Z Pennsylvania. Application close: October 7, 2026. The AFIG Program provides financial assistance for innovative, advanced fuel and vehicle technology projects. Projects that result in product commercialization and the expansion of Pennsylvania companies are favored in the selection process. Eligible applicants include school districts, municipal authorities, political subdivisions, non-profits. Funding watch: Zero Emission Truck Rebates https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-12542-d32be8a0 2026-07-19T11:36:19Z 2026-07-19T11:36:19Z Massachusetts. Application close: close date not listed. Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources' Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV) Trucks Program offers rebates for the purchase or lease of all-electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks, buses, and vans. Eligible vehicles must have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of less than $2,000,000. Rebate amounts are available in. Funding watch: Vehicle Emissions Reduction and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Project Funding https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-12218-00e79334 2026-07-19T11:36:19Z 2026-07-19T11:36:19Z Tennessee. Application close: close date not listed. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) provides funding for the repower or replacement of Class 4-8 school, shuttle and transit buses, Class 4-7 local freight trucks, and Class 8 local freight trucks and port drayage trucks, with alternative fuel or all-electric models. Alternative fuels include, but are not limited to, compressed. Funding watch: Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Grants https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-13331-6b5cfb66 2026-07-19T11:36:19Z 2026-07-19T11:36:19Z California. Application close: close date not listed. The Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles (EnergIIZE), funded by the California Energy Commission, offers grants for the purchase and installation of ZEV infrastructure for MHD electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. Eligible applicants include commercial fleets, station owners, and ZEV infrastructure. Funding watch: Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Grant – Santa Barbara County https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-12504-eec23a0d 2026-07-19T11:36:19Z 2026-07-19T11:36:19Z California. Application close: close date not listed. The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) provides grants to offset the costs of zero-emission (zero tailpipe emission) heavy-duty vehicles that reduce on-road emissions within Santa Barbara County. Eligible projects include the replacement of commercial trucks and buses, transit buses, authorized emergency vehicle, transportation. Compliance watch: Hazardous Waste Transportation https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-hazardous-waste-transportation-6bbfb249 2026-07-22T09:11:07Z 2026-07-22T09:11:07Z U.S. EPA. Confirm EPA ID number, manifest handling, transfer facility limits, discharge response, and state-specific transporter requirements. Compliance watch: Hazardous Waste e-Manifest https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-hazardous-waste-e-manifest-f4495af6 2026-07-22T09:11:07Z 2026-07-22T09:11:07Z U.S. EPA. Verify user registration, signature workflow, paper/electronic transition status, and user fees before changing manifest procedures. Compliance watch: Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest System https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-uniform-hazardous-waste-manifest-system-6750e8e5 2026-07-22T09:11:07Z 2026-07-22T09:11:07Z U.S. EPA. Review transporter signature, waste description, emergency response, copy distribution, and state manifest requirements. Compliance watch: RCRA Regulations https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-rcra-regulations-0050f717 2026-07-22T09:11:07Z 2026-07-22T09:11:07Z U.S. EPA. Use the EPA page as a federal baseline, then check authorized state rules before accepting or moving regulated waste. Compliance watch: Heavy-Duty Vehicle GHG Standards - Phase 3 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-heavy-duty-vehicle-ghg-standards-phase-3-4fedd83c 2026-07-22T09:11:07Z 2026-07-22T09:11:07Z U.S. EPA. Watch model-year standards, OEM product changes, and fleet replacement timing before committing to long-cycle truck purchases. Compliance watch: PFAS CERCLA Hazardous Substance Designation https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-pfas-cercla-hazardous-substance-designation-ca8cc609 2026-07-22T09:11:07Z 2026-07-22T09:11:07Z U.S. EPA. Coordinate with disposal facilities and environmental counsel before changing acceptance, profiling, or disposal practices for PFAS-impacted materials. Compliance watch: Industrial Stormwater NPDES https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-industrial-stormwater-npdes-fb00b6f9 2026-07-22T09:11:07Z 2026-07-22T09:11:07Z U.S. EPA. Confirm whether a transfer station, maintenance yard, container yard, or recycling operation needs industrial stormwater permit coverage and inspections. Compliance watch: Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Air Rules https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-municipal-solid-waste-landfill-air-rules-99c9e642 2026-07-22T09:11:07Z 2026-07-22T09:11:07Z U.S. EPA. Monitor NSPS/EG requirements, state plan approvals, GCCS obligations, emissions thresholds, and reporting deadlines. Industry calendar: Woodsy’s Boston Take-Back Event https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:woodsy-s-boston-take-back-event-2026-07-22-63dbbf27a2 2026-07-20T12:05:14Z 2026-07-20T12:05:14Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Jul 22, 2026. West Roxbury, MA. Industry calendar: Upcoming Annual Meeting July 23, 2026 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:upcoming-annual-meeting-july-23-2026-2026-07-23-ecf2df4199 2026-07-20T12:07:09Z 2026-07-20T12:07:09Z Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: ZFW DEI Virtual Workshop, 1/25 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:zfw-dei-virtual-workshop-1-25-2026-07-23-50b3ac9195 2026-07-20T12:07:10Z 2026-07-20T12:07:10Z Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: 10 Years of Public Policies and Initiatives, 8/23 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:10-years-of-public-policies-and-initiatives-8-23-2026-07-23-de38ebb603 2026-07-20T12:07:15Z 2026-07-20T12:07:15Z Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: SB1383 Edible Food Capacity Planning Studies, 1/24 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:sb1383-edible-food-capacity-planning-studies-1-24-2026-07-23-857cc25e42 2026-07-20T12:07:14Z 2026-07-20T12:07:14Z Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: SB1383 Edible Food Recovery Data Management, 9/24 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:sb1383-edible-food-recovery-data-management-9-24-2026-07-23-db143b3607 2026-07-20T12:07:12Z 2026-07-20T12:07:12Z Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: Zero Food Waste Forum Resources and History https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:zero-food-waste-forum-resources-and-history-2026-07-23-ab630241da 2026-07-20T12:07:17Z 2026-07-20T12:07:17Z Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: Zero Food Waste Webinars https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:zero-food-waste-webinars-2026-07-23-33b7c9966b 2026-07-20T12:07:02Z 2026-07-20T12:07:02Z Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Break Room job lead: Head of Vocation-Specific Indirect Distribution and Service Channels https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o051zfwp 2026-07-22T09:11:06Z 2026-07-22T09:11:06Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Production Operator https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oc11zfwx 2026-07-22T09:11:06Z 2026-07-22T09:11:06Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Quality Technician https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-omzuafwj 2026-07-22T09:11:06Z 2026-07-22T09:11:06Z Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Break Room job lead: WM Service Manager https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o3w7zfwz 2026-07-22T09:11:06Z 2026-07-22T09:11:06Z Autocar. Remote, Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Search mechanic / repair openings at American Roll-Off (Palfinger) https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-american-roll-off-palfinger-mechanic 2026-07-22T09:11:06Z 2026-07-22T09:11:06Z American Roll-Off (Palfinger). National / multi-market. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Search welding / fabrication openings at American Roll-Off (Palfinger) https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-american-roll-off-palfinger-welding 2026-07-22T09:11:06Z 2026-07-22T09:11:06Z American Roll-Off (Palfinger). National / multi-market. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Search mechanic / repair openings at Ampliroll / Marrel Corp. https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-ampliroll-marrel-corp-mechanic 2026-07-22T09:11:06Z 2026-07-22T09:11:06Z Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Search welding / fabrication openings at Ampliroll / Marrel Corp. https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-ampliroll-marrel-corp-welding 2026-07-22T09:11:06Z 2026-07-22T09:11:06Z Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted.