The Tipping Floor https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ 2026-10-07T19:10:07.283884Z Source-linked refuse industry updates. Palm Beach County says Columbus Day will not change unincorporated-area collection https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-refuse-d1869d9f58 2026-10-07T16:58:37Z 2026-10-07T16:58:37Z A no-change holiday schedule reduces missed pickups, call volume, and route disruption for local operators. Fullerton keeps Republic Services on the city trash contract https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-refuse-069ee95b21 2026-10-07T14:05:59Z 2026-10-07T14:05:59Z Contract retention signals route stability for Republic and continuity for local collection economics. Stadiums and arenas rethink cups and plates as diversion goals tighten https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-0e3a9ad27a 2026-10-07T13:51:08Z 2026-10-07T13:51:08Z Packaging choices at big venues can change contamination rates, labor needs, and disposal costs for haulers. North Carolina sanitation worker killed in trash truck incident https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-driver-labor-3e73104fb0 2026-10-07T11:48:26Z 2026-10-07T11:48:26Z A fatal collection-side event underscores the safety stakes around backing, loading, and yard procedures. NWRA spotlights six recycling leaders as operators chase better recovery and margins https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-a79899775c 2026-10-07T10:00:00Z 2026-10-07T10:00:00Z The awards point to tactics that can improve diversion, public engagement, and technology adoption across the chain. Mecklenburg County’s new Circular Services MRF triples recycling capacity https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-today-43c04a0180 2026-10-07T00:00:00Z 2026-10-07T00:00:00Z The upgrade changes sortation economics and expands accepted materials for a major residential program. NWRA spotlights six recycling winners, led by GFL’s rebuilt Montreal MRF https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-today-a895b2ea6c 2026-10-07T00:00:00Z 2026-10-07T00:00:00Z The awards point to where capital, automation, and redundancy are reshaping recycling system performance. Pittsburgh fires garbage truck driver after fatal crash, spotlighting fleet safety https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-driver-labor-fd2c71867f 2026-10-06T21:56:49Z 2026-10-06T21:56:49Z The case underscores how crash response, training, and discipline can affect municipal fleet risk and labor relations. Columbus sets holiday collection schedule for trash, recycling, and yard waste https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-local-columbus-7337be7579 2026-10-06T18:42:53Z 2026-10-06T18:42:53Z Holiday pickup shifts can ripple into route density, overtime, and customer communications for city crews and contractors. Columbus Public Works schedules hazardous waste drop-off for residents Saturday https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-local-columbus-1-d91e8c7763 2026-10-06T17:01:33Z 2026-10-06T17:01:33Z Events like this shape municipal collection logistics and keep banned materials out of curbside streams. Columbus Day won’t shift trash pickup in Columbus market https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-local-columbus-1-494ac21151 2026-10-06T15:55:00Z 2026-10-06T15:55:00Z Holiday routing stays intact, so residents and crews avoid a backlog-driven service squeeze. Republic Services heads into October 29 earnings with hauler investors watching closely https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-3921d9e21c 2026-10-06T15:47:51Z 2026-10-06T15:47:51Z A read on pricing, volumes, and cost discipline can shape expectations for the rest of the public-hauler group. Oregon’s EPR law clears one legal hurdle as broader fights continue https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-ca9ed461a8 2026-10-06T12:43:21Z 2026-10-06T12:43:21Z The ruling could affect program timing, compliance planning, and packaging recovery economics across multiple states. Republic Services’ electric-truck rollout offers a reality check for hauler fleets https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-06480214d7 2026-10-06T11:31:22Z 2026-10-06T11:31:22Z The shift from pilot to operations can expose charging, range, and maintenance tradeoffs that matter to route economics. New consumer research challenges packaging-recyclability assumptions for recyclers and brands https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-077a4e55f9 2026-10-06T11:00:00Z 2026-10-06T11:00:00Z Why packaging claims may matter less than collection, sorting, and end-market realities. Shreveport turns to outside contractor to attack mounting bulk-waste backlog https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-589bf64d86 2026-10-06T10:00:00Z 2026-10-06T10:00:00Z A backlog cleanup can signal route strain, missed service windows, and near-term contract opportunity for operators. 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: 2026-10-12. 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: 2026-10-13. Contract watch: Onsite Trash Truck Services and Repairs https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-305890 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z City of Pasadena has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-13. 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: 2026-10-16. 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 2026-10-04T14:12:54Z 2026-10-04T14:12:54Z 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 2026-10-04T14:12:54Z 2026-10-04T14:12:54Z Front End Loader. location not listed. Call for price. 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 2026-10-04T14:12:54Z 2026-10-04T14:12:54Z Front End Loader. location not listed. $356,900. Verified listing source included. Ready Line: 2025 Peterbilt 520 McNeilus Front End Loader https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-trucks-and-parts-tw1260260fl-ready-line 2026-10-04T14:12:54Z 2026-10-04T14:12:54Z Front End Loader. location not listed. $359,900. 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 2026-10-04T14:12:54Z 2026-10-04T14:12:54Z 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 2026-10-04T14:12:54Z 2026-10-04T14:12:54Z 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 2026-10-04T14:12:54Z 2026-10-04T14:12:54Z 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 2026-10-04T14:12:54Z 2026-10-04T14:12:54Z 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 2026-10-04T15:27:44Z 2026-10-04T15:27:44Z 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 2026-10-04T15:27:44Z 2026-10-04T15:27:44Z 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 2026-10-04T15:27:44Z 2026-10-04T15:27:44Z 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 2026-10-04T15:27:44Z 2026-10-04T15:27:44Z 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 2026-10-04T15:27:44Z 2026-10-04T15:27:44Z 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 2026-10-04T15:27:44Z 2026-10-04T15:27:44Z 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 2026-10-04T15:27:44Z 2026-10-04T15:27:44Z 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 2026-10-07T18:57:03Z 2026-10-07T18:57:03Z 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 2026-10-07T18:57:03Z 2026-10-07T18:57:03Z 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 2026-10-07T18:57:03Z 2026-10-07T18:57:03Z 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 2026-10-07T18:57:03Z 2026-10-07T18:57:03Z 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 2026-10-07T18:57:03Z 2026-10-07T18:57:03Z 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 2026-10-07T18:57:03Z 2026-10-07T18:57:03Z 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 2026-10-07T18:57:03Z 2026-10-07T18:57:03Z 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 2026-10-07T18:57:03Z 2026-10-07T18:57:03Z U.S. EPA. Monitor NSPS/EG requirements, state plan approvals, GCCS obligations, emissions thresholds, and reporting deadlines. Industry calendar: Closed Meeting: ISWA Working Group on Governance and Legal Issues (WGGLI) https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:closed-meeting-iswa-working-group-on-governance-and-legal-issues-wggli-2026-10-07-cfdd172d8d 2026-10-05T18:53:36Z 2026-10-05T18:53:36Z International Solid Waste Association. Oct 7, 2026. Paris, France. Industry calendar: ENVIRONTEC, powered by ÖKOINDUSTRIA https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:environtec-powered-by-koindustria-2026-10-07-45af807235 2026-10-05T18:53:36Z 2026-10-05T18:53:36Z International Solid Waste Association. Oct 7, 2026. Hungary, Budapest. Industry calendar: Your One-Stop Shop for SWANA Webinars https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:your-one-stop-shop-for-swana-webinars-2026-10-07-cbe0e2f0b1 2026-10-05T18:51:41Z 2026-10-05T18:51:41Z Solid Waste Association of North America. Oct 7, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: Closed Meeting: ISWA Working Group Collection & Transportation Technology https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:closed-meeting-iswa-working-group-collection-transportation-technology-2026-10-07-339770aa70 2026-10-05T18:53:22Z 2026-10-05T18:53:22Z International Solid Waste Association. Oct 7, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: FILA Fall Summit https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:fila-fall-summit-2026-10-13-fc413023ed 2026-10-05T18:52:50Z 2026-10-05T18:52:50Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 13, 2026. Hotel Bourre Bonne – Louisville, KY. Industry calendar: SWANA Webinar: Rethinking Organics Diversion: The Shift Toward Integrating Infrastructure https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:swana-webinar-rethinking-organics-diversion-the-shift-toward-integrati-2026-10-14-7e0ddd9a91 2026-08-03T10:55:43Z 2026-08-03T10:55:43Z Solid Waste Association of North America. Oct 14, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: Kentucky Chapter Annual Meeting https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:kentucky-chapter-annual-meeting-2026-10-15-bed1c4f480 2026-10-05T18:52:50Z 2026-10-05T18:52:50Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 15, 2026. Hotel Bourre Bonne – Louisville, KY. Industry calendar: Fall Board Meetings https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:fall-board-meetings-2026-10-15-64504fba1e 2026-10-05T18:52:50Z 2026-10-05T18:52:50Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 15, 2026. Hotel Bourre Bonne – Louisville, KY. Break Room job lead: Production Operator https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-ogvnafwi 2026-10-07T18:57:01Z 2026-10-07T18:57:01Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Production Supervisor https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-orywafwf 2026-10-07T18:57:01Z 2026-10-07T18:57:01Z Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Prototype Engineering Technician https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oacyafw4 2026-10-07T18:57:01Z 2026-10-07T18:57:01Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Quality Inspector https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o96wafw5 2026-10-07T18:57:01Z 2026-10-07T18:57:01Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Solutions Technician https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o7scafwv 2026-10-07T18:57:01Z 2026-10-07T18:57:01Z Autocar. 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 2026-10-07T18:57:01Z 2026-10-07T18:57:01Z 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 2026-10-07T18:57:01Z 2026-10-07T18:57:01Z 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 2026-10-07T18:57:01Z 2026-10-07T18:57:01Z Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted.