The Tipping Floor https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ 2026-10-20T03:55:28.649722Z Source-linked refuse industry updates. Waste Connections heads into earnings with Wall Street looking for $1.52 a share https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-8667f0afb4 2026-10-19T20:52:06Z 2026-10-19T20:52:06Z A read on pricing discipline, volume trends, and margin pressure for one of the sector’s biggest haulers. Motive rolls out AI agents aimed at catching fleet issues before they escalate https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-86d640bd33 2026-10-19T13:04:50Z 2026-10-19T13:04:50Z Waste fleets could use this to reduce downtime, missed pickups, and dispatch workload. EQT moves to buy Cleanaway, signaling another big shift in waste ownership https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-7d8b7a3197 2026-10-19T12:38:19Z 2026-10-19T12:38:19Z A private-equity takeover can reshape pricing power, capital spending, and regional competition for haulers. D.C.’s zero-waste plan shows how policy turns into route-level change https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-df6289d6eb 2026-10-19T12:21:21Z 2026-10-19T12:21:21Z Diversion mandates can reshape collection contracts, contamination controls, and processing demand for local operators. Bottle bill operators push audits, enforcement and education to curb fraud https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-dive-5e411aff64 2026-10-19T10:12:27Z 2026-10-19T10:12:27Z Fraud drains deposit-system margins and can limit service upgrades for haulers and recyclers. Coastal Waste’s Trevor Black rises from landfill roots to market leadership https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-46b8909682 2026-10-19T10:00:00Z 2026-10-19T10:00:00Z A useful look at how operator talent and internal development shape regional growth and retention. Michigan opens grant money for electric refuse truck replacements https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-today-1175c9c422 2026-10-19T00:00:00Z 2026-10-19T00:00:00Z The program can offset fleet conversion costs and accelerate charging decisions for Michigan haulers. Humdinger adds Papé Machinery to widen Western Tana dealer coverage https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-today-675450d3ab 2026-10-19T00:00:00Z 2026-10-19T00:00:00Z More dealer-backed sales and service access can shorten downtime for landfill and recycling operators. Republic Services starts work on a new St. Louis recycling center https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-local-kansas-city-st-louis-1-44504d085c 2026-10-17T08:32:38Z 2026-10-17T08:32:38Z New regional processing capacity can reshape hauling lanes, contamination handling, and downstream disposal costs. SWANA webinar spotlights how AI is changing waste and recycling operations https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-swana-6ba7673c23 2026-10-17T02:56:20Z 2026-10-17T02:56:20Z Useful for operators weighing automation, data tools, and workflow changes across collection and processing. Waste Management shares outpace peers in a stronger trading session https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-cd2cd62cd5 2026-10-16T20:39:00Z 2026-10-16T20:39:00Z A relative move in WM can signal how investors are pricing route density, pricing power, and defensive cash flow. Bethlehem landfill closure raises disposal and routing questions for local haulers https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-casella-1-7de8d9ce06 2026-10-16T15:16:00Z 2026-10-16T15:16:00Z A closing disposal site can change haul distances, pricing, and transfer-station reliance for area operators. Fredericksburg tests a cleaner path for pizza box recycling https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-7d7745824f 2026-10-16T13:33:53Z 2026-10-16T13:33:53Z A small-source separation tweak that could cut contamination and improve capture rates in curbside programs. Sanitation worker steps into Los Angeles alley fire before it spreads https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-driver-labor-395f755f6b 2026-10-16T12:51:00Z 2026-10-16T12:51:00Z A reminder that route crews are often first on scene when waste piles create fire risk. Snappy Dumpster’s Charlotte-area growth shows how small haulers scale in C&D https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-dive-67f91423a6 2026-10-16T11:06:00Z 2026-10-16T11:06:00Z A Monroe startup’s expansion highlights pricing pressure, disposal costs, and the value of bolt-on acquisitions. EPA says PFAS tools are improving as 2029 water rules approach https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-dive-6d51ba2a5b 2026-10-16T10:47:11Z 2026-10-16T10:47:11Z Lower treatment costs could reshape PFAS handling budgets for utilities and waste operators tied to contaminated streams. Contract watch: Rental of CNG Refuse Collection Trucks and Bin Delivery Truck https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-309511 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z City of Pasadena has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-20. Contract watch: Trash, Recycle and Waste Removal for Gainesville Regional Utilities https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-303828 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z Gainesville Regional Utilities has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-22. Contract watch: Bulk Waste Container and Waste Removal Services https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-303655 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z City of Norfolk has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-26. Contract watch: Refuse and Recycling Containers https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-312912 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z City of Clearwater has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-11-12. Ready Line: 2026 EZ Pack Peterbilt 520 Front End Loader https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-rush-1932014-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-619597-peterbilt-520 2026-10-18T12:41:14Z 2026-10-18T12:41:14Z Front End Loader. Rush Crane Systems. $344,000. Verified listing source included. Ready Line: 2025 Peterbilt 520 Heil Front End Loader https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-trucks-and-parts-tw1260315fl-ready-line 2026-10-18T12:41:14Z 2026-10-18T12:41:14Z Front End Loader. location not listed. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Ready Line: 2025 Heil Mack Te64 28 Yd Half Pack Front End Loader https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-trashtrucksonline-com-mack-te64-28-yd-heil-half-pack-front-loader-https-trashtrucksonline 2026-10-18T12:41:14Z 2026-10-18T12:41:14Z Front End Loader. location not listed. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Ready Line: 2025 Kenworth L770 McNeilus Front End Loader https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-trucks-and-parts-tw1260263fl-ready-line 2026-10-18T12:41:14Z 2026-10-18T12:41:14Z Front End Loader. location not listed. $356,900. Verified listing source included. Mount Ready: 2025 Peterbilt 520 mount-ready chassis https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-rush-1817623-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-587500-peterbilt-520 2026-10-18T12:41:14Z 2026-10-18T12:41:14Z Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Mount Ready: 2026 Peterbilt 520 mount-ready chassis https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-rush-1927910-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-618771-peterbilt-520 2026-10-18T12:41:14Z 2026-10-18T12:41:14Z Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Mount Ready: 2026 Peterbilt 520 mount-ready chassis https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-rush-1927911-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-618772-peterbilt-520 2026-10-18T12:41:14Z 2026-10-18T12:41:14Z Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Mount Ready: 2026 Peterbilt 520 mount-ready chassis https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-rush-1928162-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-618822-peterbilt-520 2026-10-18T12:41:14Z 2026-10-18T12:41:14Z Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Funding watch: Diesel Refuse Truck Replacement Program https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-12342-6fbd73a6 2026-10-18T14:05:54Z 2026-10-18T14:05:54Z 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 2026-10-18T14:05:54Z 2026-10-18T14:05:54Z Washington. Application close: July 20, 2026. 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 2026-10-18T14:05:54Z 2026-10-18T14:05:54Z 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: Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Reduction Grants https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-11973-f716fff6 2026-10-18T14:05:54Z 2026-10-18T14:05:54Z Connecticut. Application close: close date not listed. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) allocates a portion of its designated funds from the Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust for the replacement or repower of eligible heavy-duty on-road vehicles through its Diesel Emissions Mitigation Program (Program). The Program provides funding in the following amounts. 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: close date not listed. 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 2026-10-18T14:05:54Z 2026-10-18T14:05:54Z 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 2026-10-18T14:05:54Z 2026-10-18T14:05:54Z 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 2026-10-18T14:05:54Z 2026-10-18T14:05:54Z 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. Compliance watch: Hazardous Waste Transportation https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-hazardous-waste-transportation-6bbfb249 2026-10-20T03:43:46Z 2026-10-20T03:43:46Z 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 2026-10-20T03:43:46Z 2026-10-20T03:43:46Z 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 2026-10-20T03:43:46Z 2026-10-20T03:43:46Z 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 2026-10-20T03:43:46Z 2026-10-20T03:43:46Z 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 2026-10-20T03:43:46Z 2026-10-20T03:43:46Z 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 2026-10-20T03:43:46Z 2026-10-20T03:43:46Z 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 2026-10-20T03:43:46Z 2026-10-20T03:43:46Z 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 2026-10-20T03:43:46Z 2026-10-20T03:43:46Z U.S. EPA. Monitor NSPS/EG requirements, state plan approvals, GCCS obligations, emissions thresholds, and reporting deadlines. Industry calendar: Minnesota Chapter Annual Meeting https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:minnesota-chapter-annual-meeting-2026-10-20-e400bf8b74 2026-10-19T16:39:38Z 2026-10-19T16:39:38Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 20, 2026. Topgolf Brooklyn Center – Brooklyn Center, MN. Industry calendar: Rocky Mountain (CO) Chapter Meeting https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:rocky-mountain-co-chapter-meeting-2026-10-20-e171167a2f 2026-10-19T16:39:38Z 2026-10-19T16:39:38Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 20, 2026. Republic Services – Englewood, CO. Industry calendar: WasteCon 2026 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:wastecon-2026-2026-10-20-c5e499171e 2026-10-19T16:40:21Z 2026-10-19T16:40:21Z International Solid Waste Association. Oct 20, 2026. Johannesburg, South Africa. Industry calendar: Fleet Forward Conference https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:fleet-forward-conference-2026-10-20-4d10cd14af 2026-05-09T22:24:51Z 2026-05-09T22:24:51Z Fleet Forward. Oct 20-22, 2026. unknown. Industry calendar: October 2026 CalRecycle Monthly Public Meeting https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:october-2026-calrecycle-monthly-public-meeting-2026-10-20-c709fe19c5 2026-10-19T16:40:48Z 2026-10-19T16:40:48Z CalRecycle. Oct 20, 2026. unknown. Industry calendar: Your One-Stop Shop for SWANA Webinars https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:your-one-stop-shop-for-swana-webinars-2026-10-21-66e2c73b3a 2026-10-19T16:38:53Z 2026-10-19T16:38:53Z Solid Waste Association of North America. Oct 21, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: Food Recovery Inspection Training - SB 1383 — California Resource Recovery Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:food-recovery-inspection-training-sb-1383-california-resource-recovery-2026-10-21-144f3e9b99 2026-10-19T16:41:06Z 2026-10-19T16:41:06Z California Resource Recovery Association. Oct 21, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: 2026 National Zero Waste Conference (Oct 21-22) — California Resource Recovery Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:2026-national-zero-waste-conference-oct-21-22-california-resource-reco-2026-10-21-5e4663606a 2026-10-19T16:41:07Z 2026-10-19T16:41:07Z California Resource Recovery Association. Oct 21, 2026. virtual. Break Room job lead: Quality Inspector https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o96wafw5 2026-10-20T03:43:45Z 2026-10-20T03:43:45Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. 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 2026-10-20T03:43:45Z 2026-10-20T03:43:45Z 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 2026-10-20T03:43:45Z 2026-10-20T03:43:45Z 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 2026-10-20T03:43:45Z 2026-10-20T03:43:45Z 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 2026-10-20T03:43:45Z 2026-10-20T03:43:45Z Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Search mechanic / repair openings at Autocar (chassis) https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-chassis-mechanic 2026-10-20T03:43:45Z 2026-10-20T03:43:45Z Autocar (chassis). National / multi-market. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Search welding / fabrication openings at Autocar (chassis) https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-chassis-welding 2026-10-20T03:43:45Z 2026-10-20T03:43:45Z Autocar (chassis). National / multi-market. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Search mechanic / repair openings at Battle Motors (formerly Crane Carrier / CCC) https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-battle-motors-formerly-crane-carrier-ccc-mechanic 2026-10-20T03:43:45Z 2026-10-20T03:43:45Z Battle Motors (formerly Crane Carrier / CCC). National / multi-market. not_posted.