The Tipping Floor https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ 2026-07-30T04:29:53.718120Z Source-linked refuse industry updates. SWANA lines up training events for solid waste operators and managers https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-swana-089a5bb795 2026-07-30T01:55:04Z 2026-07-30T01:55:04Z Training calendars can shape compliance, retention, and day-to-day performance across refuse fleets and facilities. WM shares ease as cash flow holds up but volume questions linger https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-d18e384c2c 2026-07-29T23:44:38Z 2026-07-29T23:44:38Z A useful signal on whether strong cash generation can offset softer collection and disposal volumes. Republic Services Teamsters Vote Unanimously to Authorize a Strike https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-5c76234cd1 2026-07-29T17:54:09Z 2026-07-29T17:54:09Z Labor pressure at a national hauler can quickly spill into missed pickups, overtime costs, and contingency planning. Centre County tests new equipment to recycle propane containers https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-2fe168fe2f 2026-07-29T14:43:38Z 2026-07-29T14:43:38Z The pilot could shape how haulers and processors handle pressurized cylinders and similar special-waste streams. WM’s Q2 pricing strength offsets a revenue miss, signaling firmer hauler economics https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-wm-1-86a30c1ed8 2026-07-29T13:58:00Z 2026-07-29T13:58:00Z Pricing gains matter for margin durability, even when top-line growth comes in below expectations. Baldwin County pairs drop-off centers with new MRF to lift recycling volumes https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-dive-90fc2aad33 2026-07-29T12:45:29Z 2026-07-29T12:45:29Z The buildout signals how local systems can improve capture rates and support end-market demand as populations grow. Clean Harbors adds ES&H and leans harder into data-center work https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-dive-d3fc64757b 2026-07-29T12:38:00Z 2026-07-29T12:38:00Z The deal expands emergency response density while hyperscaler services open a new industrial growth lane. Inside the bottlenecks shaping a domestic aluminum scrap supply chain https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-df0e2beb32 2026-07-29T12:32:05Z 2026-07-29T12:32:05Z Processors and haulers need to understand where mixed-alloy recovery can improve margins and keep material domestic. WM says Stericycle is integrated as recycling and healthcare lift Q2 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-dive-4642866ab7 2026-07-29T12:31:57Z 2026-07-29T12:31:57Z The mix matters for haulers and investors tracking whether volume softness is being offset by higher-value lines. WM says recycling and RNG helped drive stronger second-quarter results https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-today-e9167c23bc 2026-07-29T11:22:00Z 2026-07-29T11:22:00Z Cash flow and shareholder returns point to how WM’s non-landfill businesses are shaping margin and capital allocation. Clean Harbors’ strong quarter pairs with ES&H deal and $600 million contract https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-today-7617fdb82b 2026-07-29T08:57:00Z 2026-07-29T08:57:00Z The results signal firmer disposal demand and a larger service footprint for industrial and waste customers. Casella brings landfill gas-to-energy system online in Angelica, New York https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-today-39a0f15139 2026-07-29T03:38:00Z 2026-07-29T03:38:00Z RNG projects can add revenue at disposal assets while changing how operators manage gas and power output. GFL to lower waste pickup pricing after billing error in Jacksonville https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-gfl-environmental-1-03d3409570 2026-07-28T18:43:27Z 2026-07-28T18:43:27Z Billing fixes can pressure margins and signal how quickly local haulers must protect customer trust. Waste Connections’ CA$700 million notes and brighter outlook point to tighter capital strategy https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-waste-connections-1-ce27baf38b 2026-07-28T05:01:53Z 2026-07-28T05:01:53Z Debt pricing and guidance can ripple into acquisition capacity, fleet spending, and valuation. Fulshear raises solid-waste fees 4.85%, signaling higher collection costs https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-local-houston-1-c5c44c5216 2026-07-27T17:16:23Z 2026-07-27T17:16:23Z Small municipal rate moves can ripple into franchise pricing, route margins, and customer retention. Waste Connections looks to issue notes and trim revolving-credit debt https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-waste-connections-1-3bd10fbd0f 2026-07-27T16:49:40Z 2026-07-27T16:49:40Z Debt mix matters for a large hauler’s M&A room, interest expense, and balance-sheet flexibility. 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: 2 Cubic Yard Plastic Front Load Containers https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-285758 2026-07-22T00:00:00Z 2026-07-22T00:00:00Z City of Tampa has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-07-29. Contract watch: 4 Cubic Yard Plastic Front Load Containers https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-285832 2026-07-22T00:00:00Z 2026-07-22T00:00:00Z City of Tampa has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-07-29. 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 2026-07-30T04:20:03Z 2026-07-30T04:20:03Z 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 2026-07-30T04:20:03Z 2026-07-30T04:20:03Z 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 2026-07-30T04:20:03Z 2026-07-30T04:20:03Z 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 2026-07-30T04:20:03Z 2026-07-30T04:20:03Z 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 2026-07-30T04:20:03Z 2026-07-30T04:20:03Z 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 2026-07-30T04:20:03Z 2026-07-30T04:20:03Z 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 2026-07-30T04:20:03Z 2026-07-30T04:20:03Z 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 2026-07-30T04:20:03Z 2026-07-30T04:20:03Z 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 2026-07-30T04:23:43Z 2026-07-30T04:23:43Z 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 2026-07-30T04:23:43Z 2026-07-30T04:23:43Z 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 2026-07-30T04:23:43Z 2026-07-30T04:23:43Z 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: 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 2026-07-30T04:23:43Z 2026-07-30T04:23:43Z 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 2026-07-30T04:23:43Z 2026-07-30T04:23:43Z 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 2026-07-30T04:23:43Z 2026-07-30T04:23:43Z 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 2026-07-30T04:23:43Z 2026-07-30T04:23:43Z 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 2026-07-24T20:11:36Z 2026-07-24T20:11:36Z 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 2026-07-24T20:11:36Z 2026-07-24T20:11:36Z 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 2026-07-24T20:11:36Z 2026-07-24T20:11:36Z 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 2026-07-24T20:11:36Z 2026-07-24T20:11:36Z 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 2026-07-24T20:11:36Z 2026-07-24T20:11:36Z 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 2026-07-24T20:11:36Z 2026-07-24T20:11:36Z 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 2026-07-24T20:11:36Z 2026-07-24T20:11:36Z 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 2026-07-24T20:11:36Z 2026-07-24T20:11:36Z U.S. EPA. Monitor NSPS/EG requirements, state plan approvals, GCCS obligations, emissions thresholds, and reporting deadlines. Industry calendar: Woodsy Owl at Atlas Disposal Recycle Day https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:woodsy-owl-at-atlas-disposal-recycle-day-2026-08-01-d60021b512 2026-07-30T04:27:45Z 2026-07-30T04:27:45Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Aug 1, 2026. Rancho Cordova City Hall – Rancho Cordova, CA. Industry calendar: Your One-Stop Shop for SWANA Webinars https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:your-one-stop-shop-for-swana-webinars-2026-08-12-d3d280592d 2026-07-30T04:27:22Z 2026-07-30T04:27:22Z Solid Waste Association of North America. Aug 12, 2026. virtual. 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 2026-07-30T04:27:45Z 2026-07-30T04:27:45Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Aug 13, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: HWRA General Information Meeting https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:hwra-general-information-meeting-2026-08-14-f4c71f56b8 2026-07-30T04:27:45Z 2026-07-30T04:27:45Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Aug 14, 2026. Webinar. Industry calendar: Woodsy Owl at the Illinois State Fair https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:woodsy-owl-at-the-illinois-state-fair-2026-08-14-3a33db7aa0 2026-07-30T04:27:45Z 2026-07-30T04:27:45Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Aug 14, 2026. Springfield, IL. Industry calendar: BBSC Behavior Change Workshop — California Resource Recovery Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:bbsc-behavior-change-workshop-california-resource-recovery-association-2026-08-19-98729055e2 2026-05-11T17:35:55Z 2026-05-11T17:35:55Z California Resource Recovery Association. Aug 19, 2026. unknown. Industry calendar: Northeast Invitational https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:northeast-invitational-2026-08-24-71720961f9 2026-07-30T04:27:45Z 2026-07-30T04:27:45Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Aug 24, 2026. Sonny’s Place and GreatHorse – Hampden, MA. Industry calendar: 2026 Recycling Committee Meeting https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:2026-recycling-committee-meeting-2026-08-25-1a23b85620 2026-07-30T04:27:45Z 2026-07-30T04:27:45Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Aug 25, 2026. The Goodwin Hotel – Hartford, CT. Break Room job lead: Head of Vocation-Specific Indirect Distribution and Service Channels https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o051zfwp 2026-07-24T20:11:34Z 2026-07-24T20:11:34Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Production Operator https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oc11zfwx 2026-07-24T20:11:34Z 2026-07-24T20:11:34Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Quality Inspector https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o96wafw5 2026-07-24T20:11:34Z 2026-07-24T20:11:34Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Quality Technician https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-omzuafwj 2026-07-24T20:11:34Z 2026-07-24T20:11:34Z Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Break Room job lead: WM Service Manager https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o3w7zfwz 2026-07-24T20:11:34Z 2026-07-24T20:11:34Z 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 2026-07-24T20:11:34Z 2026-07-24T20:11:34Z 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 2026-07-24T20:11:34Z 2026-07-24T20:11:34Z 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 2026-07-24T20:11:34Z 2026-07-24T20:11:34Z Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted.