The Tipping Floor https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ 2026-06-27T04:48:02.230555Z Source-linked refuse industry updates. Tempe expands wastewater monitoring with new BioIntel lab https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:local-public-phoenix-abc15-648d1e3490 2026-06-27T01:40:10Z 2026-06-27T01:40:10Z The lab could speed municipal surveillance workflows and strengthen the case for utility-linked public health analytics. SWANA’s outgoing board president signals the association’s next priorities https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-swana-3ae2f3919b 2026-06-26T20:51:29Z 2026-06-26T20:51:29Z Leadership transitions at SWANA can shape policy focus, training, and operator advocacy. WM schedules its second-quarter 2026 earnings call https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-wm-1-ee18bde07c 2026-06-26T20:15:00Z 2026-06-26T20:15:00Z A routine but useful marker for watching pricing, volume trends, and margin commentary at the industry bellwether. Parsippany cafe plans fundraiser for injured sanitation worker https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-driver-labor-768fa7474d 2026-06-26T20:06:20Z 2026-06-26T20:06:20Z Local support stories matter because injuries can ripple through crews, staffing, and safety awareness. DSNY turns Knicks-themed street bins into a limited giveaway after viral theft video https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:local-public-nyc-abc7-c77d2b1ed8 2026-06-26T17:59:00Z 2026-06-26T17:59:00Z A small public-relations move, but it spotlights the visibility and handling of city street containers. DSNY uses JPMorgan bin giveaway to push cleaner streets messaging https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-local-nyc-22528d9a21 2026-06-26T17:49:00Z 2026-06-26T17:49:00Z A local sanitation campaign can shape container use, contamination, and public-facing enforcement expectations. Republic Services keeps adding staff at its Desert Ridge campus https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-656e372271 2026-06-26T16:58:00Z 2026-06-26T16:58:00Z More headcount can hint at support-function growth and operating scale for a major hauler. DSNY is handing out Knicks trash bins in a local giveaway https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-local-nyc-94b887f728 2026-06-26T14:52:51Z 2026-06-26T14:52:51Z A small but visible municipal promotion can shape resident engagement and bin uptake in New York City. Republic Services shares draw attention after a year of uneven performance https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-82ff67c870 2026-06-26T13:25:39Z 2026-06-26T13:25:39Z Moves in RSG can signal how the market is pricing route growth, margins, and hauler multiples. Washington softens contamination threshold as organics rule moves forward https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-dive-2f8e53be08 2026-06-26T11:19:00Z 2026-06-26T11:19:00Z The change affects how much sorting and pre-processing composters may need, with downstream cost and quality implications. Republic Services keeps adding capacity as shares stay near highs https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-republic-services-1-6072da5ed4 2026-06-26T09:11:34Z 2026-06-26T09:11:34Z Signals continued landfill and transfer investment that can shape pricing power and network control for large haulers. Volvo raises recycled-content use in its newest heavy-duty truck lineup https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-78eb4bf22e 2026-06-26T04:36:06Z 2026-06-26T04:36:06Z A small manufacturing change, but one that can shape fleet ESG claims and buyer preferences. Pro-Vision adds AI detection gear aimed at safer fleet maneuvers https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-e068675b98 2026-06-26T04:31:37Z 2026-06-26T04:31:37Z Camera-based detection can cut blind-spot risk during tight route work, backing safety and claims control. Painesville sues Republic Services over cart-removal fees as contract ends https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-today-7ce2856ef2 2026-06-26T00:00:00Z 2026-06-26T00:00:00Z The dispute could affect transition costs, resident communications, and how outgoing haulers handle end-of-contract cart recovery. CMC’s spring profits jump as steel margins and EAF earnings improve https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:recycling-today-b632f54f4e 2026-06-26T00:00:00Z 2026-06-26T00:00:00Z Stronger mill profitability signals healthier demand and pricing leverage for recycled-content steel operators. San Diego’s gray-bin rollout tightens service tracking and billing ahead of July 1 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:local-public-san-diego-nbc7-25b284c6b0 2026-06-25T17:31:25Z 2026-06-25T17:31:25Z The container change matters because it aligns household service levels with billing and collection control. Contract watch: Authorized Battle Motors (Formerly Crane Carrier) Service, Repair, Maintenance, and OEM Parts https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-263677 2026-05-26T00:00:00Z 2026-05-26T00:00:00Z City of Pasadena has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-06-29. Contract watch: FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF HEAVY DUTY ROLL OFF CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED BY THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-252044 2026-06-10T00:00:00Z 2026-06-10T00:00:00Z Middlesex County has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-06-30. Contract watch: Term Contract for Trailer Truck Rentals https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-266317 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z Seminole County has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-07-01. Contract watch: Elevator Cart Assembly Parts for Amrep Side Loader https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-278127 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z City of Avondale has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-07-06. Ready Line: 2026 Peterbilt 520 Amrep Front End Loader https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-tlg-tf786182-2026-peterbilt-520 2026-06-21T11:27:32Z 2026-06-21T11:27:32Z Front End Loader. TLG Peterbilt - Charlotte - Charlotte, NC. $399,900. 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 2026-06-21T11:27:32Z 2026-06-21T11:27:32Z 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 2026-06-21T11:27:32Z 2026-06-21T11:27:32Z Front End Loader. TLG Used Truck Center - Strafford, MO. $399,900. 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 2026-06-21T11:27:32Z 2026-06-21T11:27:32Z Front End Loader. TLG Peterbilt - Dayton - Tipp City, OH. $399,900. Verified listing source included. Mount Ready: 2024 Autocar ACX64 Cab & Chassis https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-rdk-65101106-autocarccfl 2026-06-21T11:27:32Z 2026-06-21T11:27:32Z 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 2026-06-21T11:27:32Z 2026-06-21T11:27:32Z 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 2026-06-21T11:27:32Z 2026-06-21T11:27:32Z 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 2026-06-21T11:27:32Z 2026-06-21T11:27:32Z 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 2026-06-21T12:25:06Z 2026-06-21T12:25:06Z 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 2026-06-21T12:25:06Z 2026-06-21T12:25:06Z 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 2026-06-21T12:25:06Z 2026-06-21T12:25:06Z 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 2026-06-21T12:25:06Z 2026-06-21T12:25:06Z 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 2026-06-21T12:25:06Z 2026-06-21T12:25:06Z 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 2026-06-21T12:25:06Z 2026-06-21T12:25:06Z 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 2026-06-21T12:25:06Z 2026-06-21T12:25:06Z 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 2026-06-27T04:36:54Z 2026-06-27T04:36:54Z 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 2026-06-27T04:36:54Z 2026-06-27T04:36:54Z 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 2026-06-27T04:36:54Z 2026-06-27T04:36:54Z 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 2026-06-27T04:36:54Z 2026-06-27T04:36:54Z 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 2026-06-27T04:36:54Z 2026-06-27T04:36:54Z 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 2026-06-27T04:36:54Z 2026-06-27T04:36:54Z 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 2026-06-27T04:36:54Z 2026-06-27T04:36:54Z 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 2026-06-27T04:36:54Z 2026-06-27T04:36:54Z U.S. EPA. Monitor NSPS/EG requirements, state plan approvals, GCCS obligations, emissions thresholds, and reporting deadlines. Industry calendar: Rocky Mountain Chapter Golf Tournament https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:rocky-mountain-chapter-golf-tournament-2026-06-29-8a0e443352 2026-06-22T15:10:12Z 2026-06-22T15:10:12Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Jun 29, 2026. Blackstone Country Club – Denver, CO. Industry calendar: Application Due Date: Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program (Dealer Cooperatives) https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:application-due-date-beverage-container-redemption-innovation-grant-pr-2026-06-30-d319dd8ce3 2026-06-22T15:10:16Z 2026-06-22T15:10:16Z CalRecycle. Jun 30, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: RCRA/DOT HazMat Training | calrma-association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:rcra-dot-hazmat-training-calrma-association-2026-07-13-1f69ad67b6 2026-06-22T15:11:19Z 2026-06-22T15:11:19Z California Resource Management Association. Jul 13, 2026. unknown. Industry calendar: Carolinas Meeting & Golf Outing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:carolinas-meeting-golf-outing-2026-07-15-b865a3bcac 2026-06-22T15:10:12Z 2026-06-22T15:10:12Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Jul 15, 2026. Pinehurst Resort – Pinehurst, NC. Industry calendar: Your One-Stop Shop for SWANA Webinars https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:your-one-stop-shop-for-swana-webinars-2026-07-15-370e1e6d75 2026-06-22T15:09:49Z 2026-06-22T15:09:49Z Solid Waste Association of North America. Jul 15, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: BBSC Behavior Change Workshop — California Resource Recovery Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:bbsc-behavior-change-workshop-california-resource-recovery-association-2026-07-15-da67bb3d19 2026-06-22T15:10:42Z 2026-06-22T15:10:42Z California Resource Recovery Association. Jul 15, 2026. unknown. Industry calendar: NEW DATE: 36th Annual Illinois Trash Can Open https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:new-date-36th-annual-illinois-trash-can-open-2026-07-17-2b846fa347 2026-06-22T15:10:12Z 2026-06-22T15:10:12Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Jul 17, 2026. Bloomingdale Golf Club – Bloomingdale, IL. Industry calendar: Thermal Runaway: Managing Lithium-Ion Battery Risks in Waste and Recycling Operations https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:thermal-runaway-managing-lithium-ion-battery-risks-in-waste-and-recycl-2026-08-13-751d3f046b 2026-06-22T15:10:12Z 2026-06-22T15:10:12Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Aug 13, 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 2026-06-27T04:36:53Z 2026-06-27T04:36:53Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Production Operator https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oc11zfwx 2026-06-27T04:36:53Z 2026-06-27T04:36:53Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Regional Service Manager-Southern California https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o1wtzfwj 2026-06-27T04:36:53Z 2026-06-27T04:36:53Z Autocar. Remote, San Francisco, California. not_posted. Break Room job lead: WM Service Manager https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o3w7zfwz 2026-06-27T04:36:53Z 2026-06-27T04:36:53Z 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 2026-06-27T04:36:53Z 2026-06-27T04:36:53Z 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 2026-06-27T04:36:53Z 2026-06-27T04:36:53Z 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 2026-06-27T04:36:53Z 2026-06-27T04:36:53Z 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 2026-06-27T04:36:53Z 2026-06-27T04:36:53Z Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted.