The Tipping Floorhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/2026-08-21T01:56:47.646778ZSource-linked refuse industry updates.Cummins and Columbus/Bartholomew Recycling line up community recycling eventhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-local-columbus-3b66081b852026-08-20T23:01:03Z2026-08-20T23:01:03ZLocal drop-off efforts can boost diversion, shape contamination rates, and build customer goodwill.Upper Michigan expands electronic waste collection in 2025https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-refuse-9abf942f762026-08-20T22:43:00Z2026-08-20T22:43:00ZMore collection means more diversion traffic, handling costs, and public-facing service coordination for local operators.NYC Sanitation weighs higher fines to curb improper needle disposalhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-local-nyc-3f689ee9bb2026-08-20T22:36:18Z2026-08-20T22:36:18ZStricter penalties could change street-level cleanup burdens and exposure risk for city crews and contractors.Republic Services sees major shareholder add 178,844 shareshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-cc36fbc6002026-08-20T21:43:00Z2026-08-20T21:43:00ZA large insider buy can signal confidence in a core hauler’s cash flow and operating outlook.St. Peters Rebuilds Its Recycling System Around Single-Stream and AI Sortinghttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-334053a3732026-08-20T16:30:00Z2026-08-20T16:30:00ZThe switch shows how cities are reworking old collection models to improve capture, labor efficiency, and MRF performance.WM reopens Pennsylvania strategy as Casella landfill developments stay in focushttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-wm-1-1cd46b6b1a2026-08-20T16:03:48Z2026-08-20T16:03:48ZDisposal capacity and siting decisions can ripple through hauling margins, haul distances, and regional pricing.WM’s Pennsylvania landfill expansion stalls as township reverses key approvalshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-dive-d3211231a72026-08-20T11:50:00Z2026-08-20T11:50:00ZCapacity constraints and local zoning shifts can reshape disposal economics for haulers serving the Northeast.Six U.S. recycling sites clear RCI certification, raising the bar on recovery claimshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-today-0e0348204e2026-08-20T00:00:00Z2026-08-20T00:00:00ZThird-party verification can strengthen bid credibility and reporting discipline for C&D recyclers and their customers.Grand Rapids rolls out municipal food-scrap pilot with in-house compostinghttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-today-0b650a77a82026-08-20T00:00:00Z2026-08-20T00:00:00ZA city-run organics program can shift diversion tonnage, facility demand, and future contract opportunities.Waste Management fire triggers major emergency response in West Seattlehttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-bffdd5d36e2026-08-19T21:49:04Z2026-08-19T21:49:04ZFacility incidents can disrupt routing, transfer flow, and customer service even when the cause is still unclear.NYC sanitation crews flag rising needle-prick risk from discarded weight-loss injectionshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-municipal-sanitation-7ce72910742026-08-19T20:34:00Z2026-08-19T20:34:00ZSharps contamination changes route safety, PPE needs, and training for city collection crews.SWANA names its 2026 award winners, spotlighting industry leadershiphttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-swana-68e602c2f72026-08-19T18:55:48Z2026-08-19T18:55:48ZAssociation recognition can signal who is shaping best practices, training, and policy conversations.Renton names Recology as its solid waste provider for April 2027 starthttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-local-bay-area-1-d2c13cfa532026-08-19T17:53:55Z2026-08-19T17:53:55ZA municipal switch like this can reset routes, customer communications, and fleet planning well ahead of launch.New York City opens $230 million sanitation complex for fleet operationshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-local-nyc-338ce0d0b42026-08-19T17:06:00Z2026-08-19T17:06:00ZA major municipal facility can reshape truck staging, maintenance flow, and route reliability.Clean Harbors adds EnviroServe in $470 million move to widen hazardous waste reachhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-clean-harbors-1-0b2487f1602026-08-19T15:46:22Z2026-08-19T15:46:22ZThe deal could reshape disposal capacity and logistics options for industrial waste generators and service providers.Ohio recycling plant explosions kill two, underscoring plant safety riskhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-bdcfdb9c132026-08-19T13:42:04Z2026-08-19T13:42:04ZThe incident highlights fire-prevention and emergency-response exposure for recyclers, haulers, and facility operators.Contract watch: IGLOO RECYCLING CONTAINERShttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-2860172026-08-05T00:00:00Z2026-08-05T00:00:00ZCounty of Ocean has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-25.Contract watch: 2026Commercial Full Eject Side Loader Labrie Automizerhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:st-louis-open-2027bid0000282026-08-20T00:00:00Z2026-08-20T00:00:00ZCity of St. Louis has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-25.Contract watch: Steel Refuse Containers & Roll-off Boxeshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-2868722026-07-30T00:00:00Z2026-07-30T00:00:00ZCity of Watsonville has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-27.Contract watch: Plastic Refuse Containershttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-2875602026-07-30T00:00:00Z2026-07-30T00:00:00ZCity of Watsonville has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-27.Contract watch: Grapple / Roll-Off Container Service for Clay County Environmental Serviceshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-2914362026-08-13T00:00:00Z2026-08-13T00:00:00ZClay County has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-09-03.Contract watch: Sole Source for Sunbelt LLC for Parts, Repairs and Service for Heil Sanitation Truck Bodies & Related Equipment to...https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-2954182026-08-20T00:00:00Z2026-08-20T00:00:00ZCity of Fort Myers has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-09-07.Contract watch: Refuse and Recycling Containers and Liftershttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-2834212026-08-19T00:00:00Z2026-08-19T00:00:00ZHouston-Galveston Area Council has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-01.Ready Line: 2026 Peterbilt 520 Amrep Front End Loaderhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-tlg-tf786182-2026-peterbilt-5202026-08-16T08:54:19Z2026-08-16T08:54:19ZFront End Loader. TLG Peterbilt - Charlotte - Charlotte, NC. price not listed. Verified listing source included.Ready Line: 2026 Peterbilt 520 Amrep Front End Loaderhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-tlg-tf791262-2026-peterbilt-5202026-08-16T08:54:19Z2026-08-16T08:54:19ZFront End Loader. TLG Used Truck Center - Strafford, MO. price not listed. Verified listing source included.Ready Line: 2026 Peterbilt 520 Amrep Front End Loaderhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-tlg-tf786181-2026-peterbilt-5202026-08-16T08:54:19Z2026-08-16T08:54:19ZFront End Loader. TLG Used Truck Center - Strafford, MO. price not listed. Verified listing source included.Ready Line: 2026 Peterbilt 520 Amrep Front End Loaderhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-tlg-tf791219-2026-peterbilt-5202026-08-16T08:54:19Z2026-08-16T08:54:19ZFront End Loader. TLG Peterbilt - Dayton - Tipp City, OH. price not listed. Verified listing source included.Mount Ready: 2027 Peterbilt 520 Cabover Refuse Chassishttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-tlg-vd828127-2027-peterbilt-5202026-08-16T08:54:19Z2026-08-16T08:54:19ZCabover Refuse Chassis. TLG Peterbilt - Greensboro - Greensboro, NC. price not listed. Verified listing source included.Mount Ready: 2025 Peterbilt 520 mount-ready chassishttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-rush-1817623-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-587500-peterbilt-5202026-08-16T08:54:19Z2026-08-16T08:54:19ZCabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included.Mount Ready: 2026 Peterbilt 520 mount-ready chassishttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-rush-1927910-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-618771-peterbilt-5202026-08-16T08:54:19Z2026-08-16T08:54:19ZCabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included.Mount Ready: 2026 Peterbilt 520 mount-ready chassishttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-rush-1927911-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-618772-peterbilt-5202026-08-16T08:54:19Z2026-08-16T08:54:19ZCabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included.Funding watch: Diesel Refuse Truck Replacement Programhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-12342-6fbd73a62026-08-16T10:48:50Z2026-08-16T10:48:50ZNebraska. 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 Grantshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-13357-5af09e902026-08-16T10:48:50Z2026-08-16T10:48:50ZWashington. 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 Valleyhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-12098-20508b052026-08-16T10:48:50Z2026-08-16T10:48:50ZCalifornia. 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) Programhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-12136-4aa98afd2008-07-10T00:00:00Z2008-07-10T00:00:00ZPennsylvania. 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 Rebateshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-12542-d32be8a02026-08-16T10:48:50Z2026-08-16T10:48:50ZMassachusetts. 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 Fundinghttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-12218-00e793342026-08-16T10:48:50Z2026-08-16T10:48:50ZTennessee. 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 Grantshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-13331-6b5cfb662026-08-16T10:48:50Z2026-08-16T10:48:50ZCalifornia. 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 Countyhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-12504-eec23a0d2026-08-16T10:48:50Z2026-08-16T10:48:50ZCalifornia. 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 Transportationhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-hazardous-waste-transportation-6bbfb2492026-08-21T01:42:33Z2026-08-21T01:42:33ZU.S. EPA. Confirm EPA ID number, manifest handling, transfer facility limits, discharge response, and state-specific transporter requirements.Compliance watch: Hazardous Waste e-Manifesthttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-hazardous-waste-e-manifest-f4495af62026-08-21T01:42:33Z2026-08-21T01:42:33ZU.S. EPA. Verify user registration, signature workflow, paper/electronic transition status, and user fees before changing manifest procedures.Compliance watch: Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest Systemhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-uniform-hazardous-waste-manifest-system-6750e8e52026-08-21T01:42:33Z2026-08-21T01:42:33ZU.S. EPA. Review transporter signature, waste description, emergency response, copy distribution, and state manifest requirements.Compliance watch: RCRA Regulationshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-rcra-regulations-0050f7172026-08-21T01:42:33Z2026-08-21T01:42:33ZU.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 3https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-heavy-duty-vehicle-ghg-standards-phase-3-4fedd83c2026-08-21T01:42:33Z2026-08-21T01:42:33ZU.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 Designationhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-pfas-cercla-hazardous-substance-designation-ca8cc6092026-08-21T01:42:33Z2026-08-21T01:42:33ZU.S. EPA. Coordinate with disposal facilities and environmental counsel before changing acceptance, profiling, or disposal practices for PFAS-impacted materials.Compliance watch: Industrial Stormwater NPDEShttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-industrial-stormwater-npdes-fb00b6f92026-08-21T01:42:33Z2026-08-21T01:42:33ZU.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 Ruleshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-municipal-solid-waste-landfill-air-rules-99c9e6422026-08-21T01:42:33Z2026-08-21T01:42:33ZU.S. EPA. Monitor NSPS/EG requirements, state plan approvals, GCCS obligations, emissions thresholds, and reporting deadlines.Industry calendar: Woodsy Take-back Event at IL State Fairhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:woodsy-take-back-event-at-il-state-fair-2026-08-21-c788318d2e2026-08-17T10:17:12Z2026-08-17T10:17:12ZNational Waste & Recycling Association. Aug 21, 2026. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed.Industry calendar: Woodsy Owl Take-back Event with Milwaukee Brewers x WMhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:woodsy-owl-take-back-event-with-milwaukee-brewers-x-wm-2026-08-22-7e2018562e2026-08-17T10:17:12Z2026-08-17T10:17:12ZNational Waste & Recycling Association. Aug 22, 2026. American Family Field – Milwaukee, WI.Industry calendar: Northeast Invitationalhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:northeast-invitational-2026-08-24-71720961f92026-08-17T10:17:12Z2026-08-17T10:17:12ZNational Waste & Recycling Association. Aug 24, 2026. Sonny’s Place and GreatHorse – Hampden, MA.Industry calendar: 2026 Recycling Committee Meetinghttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:2026-recycling-committee-meeting-2026-08-25-1a23b856202026-08-17T10:17:12Z2026-08-17T10:17:12ZNational Waste & Recycling Association. Aug 25, 2026. The Goodwin Hotel – Hartford, CT.Industry calendar: ZFW DEI Virtual Workshop, 1/25https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:zfw-dei-virtual-workshop-1-25-2026-08-25-da9efe48f62026-08-17T10:19:22Z2026-08-17T10:19:22ZNorthern California Recycling Association. Aug 25, 2026. virtual.Industry calendar: 10 Years of Public Policies and Initiatives, 8/23https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:10-years-of-public-policies-and-initiatives-8-23-2026-08-25-40e3cb9ffe2026-08-10T10:15:52Z2026-08-10T10:15:52ZNorthern California Recycling Association. Aug 25, 2026. virtual.Industry calendar: SB1383 Edible Food Capacity Planning Studies, 1/24https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:sb1383-edible-food-capacity-planning-studies-1-24-2026-08-25-5c0282c3592026-08-17T10:19:24Z2026-08-17T10:19:24ZNorthern California Recycling Association. Aug 25, 2026. virtual.Industry calendar: SB1383 Edible Food Recovery Data Management, 9/24https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:sb1383-edible-food-recovery-data-management-9-24-2026-08-25-a5ae0e5f442026-08-17T10:19:23Z2026-08-17T10:19:23ZNorthern California Recycling Association. Aug 25, 2026. virtual.Break Room job lead: Head of Vocation-Specific Indirect Distribution and Service Channelshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o051zfwp2026-08-21T01:42:31Z2026-08-21T01:42:31ZAutocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted.Break Room job lead: Production Operatorhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oc11zfwx2026-08-21T01:42:31Z2026-08-21T01:42:31ZAutocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted.Break Room job lead: Production Supervisorhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-orywafwf2026-08-21T01:42:31Z2026-08-21T01:42:31ZAutocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted.Break Room job lead: Prototype Engineering Technicianhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oacyafw42026-08-21T01:42:31Z2026-08-21T01:42:31ZAutocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted.Break Room job lead: Quality Technicianhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-omzuafwj2026-08-21T01:42:31Z2026-08-21T01:42:31ZAutocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted.Break Room job lead: Solutions Technicianhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o7scafwv2026-08-21T01:42:31Z2026-08-21T01:42:31ZAutocar. 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-mechanic2026-08-21T01:42:31Z2026-08-21T01:42:31ZAmerican 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-welding2026-08-21T01:42:31Z2026-08-21T01:42:31ZAmerican Roll-Off (Palfinger). National / multi-market. not_posted.