The Tipping Floor https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ 2026-10-28T12:54:28.134449Z Source-linked refuse industry updates. Waste Connections slips as investors reprice near-term operating risk https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-waste-connections-1-a21aed212b 2026-10-28T09:21:00Z 2026-10-28T09:21:00Z A market move in a major hauler can signal changing expectations around pricing, volumes, or margin pressure. Casella Waste Systems Draws Jana Pressure as Valuation Debate Resurfaces https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-casella-1-4ef8e50cb4 2026-10-28T07:40:37Z 2026-10-28T07:40:37Z Investor activism can shape capital plans, deal appetite, and how regional haulers are priced. Republic Services heads into earnings with hauler investors watching volume and margin signals https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-58d8fe85fd 2026-10-28T03:20:00Z 2026-10-28T03:20:00Z A read on pricing, disposal costs, and operating leverage can shape expectations across the public hauler group. WM posts stronger Q3 profits as pricing and cash flow hold firm https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-today-90eead87c9 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z The quarter points to resilient collection economics and continued capital returns across the sector. California lawsuit puts Chiquita Canyon landfill operations under fresh pressure https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-waste-connections-1-43e5f550b7 2026-10-27T23:42:15Z 2026-10-27T23:42:15Z Legal action at a key disposal site can affect tipping access, hauling costs, and regional capacity planning. California lawsuit puts Chiquita Canyon landfill operations under scrutiny https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-waste-connections-1-7d86cdc6a3 2026-10-27T23:31:06Z 2026-10-27T23:31:06Z A legal fight at a major disposal site can affect tipping flow, compliance costs, and regional capacity. WM’s strong third quarter points to steady demand and pricing discipline https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-208fb6ad03 2026-10-27T21:46:18Z 2026-10-27T21:46:18Z A solid quarter from the largest hauler can shape expectations for route economics and sector multiples. Waste Management shares slip after earnings miss and cost pressure https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-00727a9c5c 2026-10-27T21:03:29Z 2026-10-27T21:03:29Z WM’s results matter for route economics, pricing discipline, and investor expectations across large haulers. Waste Management’s Q3 revenue beat keeps the sector’s pricing power in focus https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-a53f6873c7 2026-10-27T20:52:41Z 2026-10-27T20:52:41Z A strong top-line print can signal how much room large haulers still have to push price and manage costs. WM set to report third-quarter 2026 results for the waste market https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-wm-1-d29bbd5f66 2026-10-27T20:30:00Z 2026-10-27T20:30:00Z A read on pricing, volumes, and margin trends for the industry’s largest public hauler. Landfill Group starts commercial RNG production at Columbus, Georgia site https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-local-columbus-1-6dc409de76 2026-10-27T17:18:05Z 2026-10-27T17:18:05Z Signals another landfill gas revenue stream and a potential operational model for municipal waste assets. Miami-Dade podcast spotlights resilience leadership behind its zero-waste plan https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-local-miami-1-d1bfa5d54c 2026-10-27T17:08:26Z 2026-10-27T17:08:26Z Useful for municipal fleets and haulers tracking how South Florida is framing diversion, service continuity, and long-range planning. Portland landfill site shifts from disposal to solar generation https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-local-portland-1-47d5661351 2026-10-27T13:53:18Z 2026-10-27T13:53:18Z Shows how closed disposal land can become a revenue-producing asset instead of a dormant liability. Archer Township landfill proposal draws scrutiny as Waste Management advances plan https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-bc649ec167 2026-10-27T11:31:09Z 2026-10-27T11:31:09Z Local resistance can slow siting, shape tonnage flows, and affect long-term disposal access for haulers. Republic Services wins more time after mediation hearing in ongoing dispute https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-d7d5883d86 2026-10-27T10:01:07Z 2026-10-27T10:01:07Z Extra time can delay operational clarity, but it also keeps service and contract risk on the radar. Western New York dairy hauler grows its farm network to 150 accounts https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-refuse-c9913eb446 2026-10-27T10:00:00Z 2026-10-27T10:00:00Z Route expansion suggests denser milk-haul economics and a stronger regional platform for future growth. 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. Contract watch: Furnish and Deliver Recycling Carts https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-311486 2026-10-21T00:00:00Z 2026-10-21T00:00:00Z County of Frederick, MD has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-12-08. 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 2026-10-25T13:15:47Z 2026-10-25T13:15:47Z 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 2026-10-25T13:15:47Z 2026-10-25T13:15:47Z 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 2026-10-25T13:15:47Z 2026-10-25T13:15:47Z 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 2026-10-25T13:15:47Z 2026-10-25T13:15:47Z 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 2026-10-25T13:15:47Z 2026-10-25T13:15:47Z 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 2026-10-25T13:15:47Z 2026-10-25T13:15:47Z 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 2026-10-25T13:15:47Z 2026-10-25T13:15:47Z 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 2026-10-25T13:15:47Z 2026-10-25T13:15:47Z 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 2026-10-25T14:28:45Z 2026-10-25T14:28:45Z 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 2026-10-25T14:28:45Z 2026-10-25T14:28:45Z 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 2026-10-25T14:28:45Z 2026-10-25T14:28:45Z 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 2026-10-25T14:28:45Z 2026-10-25T14:28:45Z 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 2026-10-25T14:28:45Z 2026-10-25T14:28:45Z 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 2026-10-25T14:28:45Z 2026-10-25T14:28:45Z 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 2026-10-25T14:28:45Z 2026-10-25T14:28:45Z 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 2026-10-28T12:42:50Z 2026-10-28T12:42:50Z 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 2026-10-28T12:42:50Z 2026-10-28T12:42:50Z 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 2026-10-28T12:42:50Z 2026-10-28T12:42:50Z 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 2026-10-28T12:42:50Z 2026-10-28T12:42:50Z 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 2026-10-28T12:42:50Z 2026-10-28T12:42:50Z 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 2026-10-28T12:42:50Z 2026-10-28T12:42:50Z 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 2026-10-28T12:42:50Z 2026-10-28T12:42:50Z 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 2026-10-28T12:42:50Z 2026-10-28T12:42:50Z U.S. EPA. Monitor NSPS/EG requirements, state plan approvals, GCCS obligations, emissions thresholds, and reporting deadlines. Industry calendar: Webinar: Supportive policies to increase the circularity of secondary raw materials in the EU https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:webinar-supportive-policies-to-increase-the-circularity-of-secondary-r-2026-10-29-bcf344207f 2026-10-26T16:20:35Z 2026-10-26T16:20:35Z International Solid Waste Association. Oct 29, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: ISWA at COP31 | Live from Antalya – What the negotiations mean for the waste sector https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:iswa-at-cop31-live-from-antalya-what-the-negotiations-mean-for-the-was-2026-10-29-8fc8650cee 2026-10-26T16:20:13Z 2026-10-26T16:20:13Z International Solid Waste Association. Oct 29, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: ISWA’s Road to COP31 | Landfill gas: managing methane from existing and legacy sites https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:iswa-s-road-to-cop31-landfill-gas-managing-methane-from-existing-and-l-2026-10-29-2bbada1a2a 2026-10-12T19:23:52Z 2026-10-12T19:23:52Z International Solid Waste Association. Oct 29, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: Women’s Council Fall Leadership Conference https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:women-s-council-fall-leadership-conference-2026-11-02-80faee28da 2026-10-26T16:19:54Z 2026-10-26T16:19:54Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Nov 2, 2026. Seattle, WA. Industry calendar: Ecomondo 2026 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:ecomondo-2026-2026-11-03-dc4ab047ec 2026-10-26T16:20:35Z 2026-10-26T16:20:35Z International Solid Waste Association. Nov 3, 2026. Rimini, Italy. Industry calendar: ISWA at COP31 Webinar 2 | Landfill gas: managing methane from existing and legacy sites https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:iswa-at-cop31-webinar-2-landfill-gas-managing-methane-from-existing-an-2026-11-03-89015ed9c7 2026-09-28T17:50:40Z 2026-09-28T17:50:40Z International Solid Waste Association. Nov 3-6, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: ISWA’s Road to COP31 | Landfill gas: managing methane from existing and legacy sites https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:iswa-s-road-to-cop31-landfill-gas-managing-methane-from-existing-and-l-2026-11-03-fd117fb0ae 2026-10-26T16:20:16Z 2026-10-26T16:20:16Z International Solid Waste Association. Nov 3-6, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: Webinar ISWA Germany and RETech: Art. 6 for Climate Protection and Project Finance in the Waste Sector https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:webinar-iswa-germany-and-retech-art-6-for-climate-protection-and-proje-2026-11-03-aa156cefd4 2026-10-12T19:23:40Z 2026-10-12T19:23:40Z International Solid Waste Association. Nov 3-6, 2026. virtual. Break Room job lead: Production Operator https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-ogvnafwi 2026-10-28T12:42:49Z 2026-10-28T12:42:49Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Production Supervisor https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-orywafwf 2026-10-28T12:42:49Z 2026-10-28T12:42:49Z Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Prototype Engineering Technician https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oacyafw4 2026-10-28T12:42:49Z 2026-10-28T12:42:49Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Quality Inspector https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o96wafw5 2026-10-28T12:42:49Z 2026-10-28T12:42:49Z 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 2026-10-28T12:42:49Z 2026-10-28T12:42:49Z 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 2026-10-28T12:42:49Z 2026-10-28T12:42:49Z 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 2026-10-28T12:42:49Z 2026-10-28T12:42:49Z 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 2026-10-28T12:42:49Z 2026-10-28T12:42:49Z Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted.