The Tipping Floorhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/2026-09-26T04:08:18.902508ZSource-linked refuse industry updates.GoFundMe launched after garbage truck driver dies in U.S. 287 crashhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-driver-labor-e99554f05e2026-09-25T21:26:47Z2026-09-25T21:26:47ZA fatal roadway incident underscores the safety exposure haulers face on high-speed corridors and local routes alike.Juniper Ridge landfill seeks approval to move liquid waste offsitehttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-casella-1-e99c42a29c2026-09-25T21:12:00Z2026-09-25T21:12:00ZAny change in liquid-waste handling can alter disposal logistics, costs, and facility throughput for area operators.NWRA Chairman Don Ross Takes CEO Role at New Kollekt U.S. Equipment Venturehttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-refuse-f4f690a9ef2026-09-25T18:06:46Z2026-09-25T18:06:46ZThe move could signal how the company plans to position itself with haulers, dealers, and fleet buyers.Republic Services lands recycling and waste support role for 2026 Laughlin Desert Classichttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-dab7c163812026-09-25T17:26:33Z2026-09-25T17:26:33ZEvent contracts like this can create short-term hauling, container, and labor demand tied to venue operations.California signs two stewardship bills, tightening the policy backdrop for recyclers and haulershttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-25b25b684e2026-09-25T12:36:39Z2026-09-25T12:36:39ZThe new laws could reshape program obligations and operating costs for firms handling covered materials in California.NYC organics tonnage jumps, but participation still trails city targetshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-dive-fa1a2a45292026-09-25T12:31:00Z2026-09-25T12:31:00ZThe city’s enforcement swings show how policy consistency can move capture rates and route economics.Waste360 roundup spotlights RNG scale-up, recycling rules, and materials recoveryhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-86d2ff90332026-09-25T12:00:00Z2026-09-25T12:00:00ZA quick read on where route economics, policy, and commodity recovery are shifting for operators.EREF’s Suzie Boxman turns waste data into decisionshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-9207e711022026-09-25T10:00:00Z2026-09-25T10:00:00ZHer work matters because operators and investors rely on better data to guide routes, policy, and capital choices.Harris American opens Georgia tech and training center for refuse equipmenthttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-recycling-product-news-5ee271547c2026-09-25T04:57:02Z2026-09-25T04:57:02ZThe facility should strengthen dealer support, operator training, and equipment uptime across the Southeast.Greif to shut Georgia recycled paperboard mill, trimming fiber capacityhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:recycling-today-9b4c001b9e2026-09-25T00:00:00Z2026-09-25T00:00:00ZThe closure could tighten recovered-fiber demand and reshape supply options for packaging customers.Oakland turns to AI aerial imaging to speed illegal-dumping cleanuphttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-today-8a6589d2242026-09-25T00:00:00Z2026-09-25T00:00:00ZThe system could change how cities prioritize crews, equipment, and response times for dumped waste.NAW takes Oregon’s packaging EPR fight to the Ninth Circuithttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:recycling-today-d89af284a52026-09-25T00:00:00Z2026-09-25T00:00:00ZThe appeal could shape how packaging fees flow through multistate supply chains and recycling program costs.Fort Worth trash truck crash puts hauler safety and response protocols in focushttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-256e82d4a52026-09-24T22:20:14Z2026-09-24T22:20:14ZIncidents like this can trigger safety reviews, insurance questions, and driver training changes across fleets.Beauregard starts cart collection as Waste Connections hands off to Waste Prohttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-14e6e4d9442026-09-24T18:33:31Z2026-09-24T18:33:31ZCart retrieval ahead of a provider change signals route churn, customer touchpoints, and transition costs.Denver’s recycling mandate starts, forcing haulers to adjust service planshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-local-denver-1-28f0d8004e2026-09-24T16:00:00Z2026-09-24T16:00:00ZNew collection rules can change container mix, customer education, and route economics for local operators.Lake County’s plastic bag recycling pilot is winding down after weak participationhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-f25e5b43902026-09-24T10:00:00Z2026-09-24T10:00:00ZA failed sortation stream can reshape route design, customer education, and recycling contamination costs.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.Contract watch: PRICE TERM AGREEMENT FOR RENTAL OF ROLL-OFF DUMPSTERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION AND OTHER VARIOUS...https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-2382692026-09-09T00:00:00Z2026-09-09T00:00:00ZCounty of Hawaii has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-01.Contract watch: Bulk Waste Container and Waste Removal Serviceshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-3036552026-09-15T00:00:00Z2026-09-15T00:00:00ZCity of Norfolk has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-05.Contract watch: Trash, Recycle and Waste Removal for Gainesville Regional Utilitieshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-3038282026-09-18T00:00:00Z2026-09-18T00:00:00ZGainesville Regional Utilities has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-16.Ready Line: 2026 EZ Pack Peterbilt 520 Front End Loaderhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-rush-1932014-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-619597-peterbilt-5202026-09-20T13:07:14Z2026-09-20T13:07:14ZFront End Loader. Rush Crane Systems. $344,000. Verified listing source included.Ready Line: 2025 Peterbilt 520 Heil Front End Loaderhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-trucks-and-parts-tw1260315fl-ready-line2026-09-20T13:07:14Z2026-09-20T13:07:14ZFront End Loader. location not listed. Call for price. Verified listing source included.Ready Line: 2025 Kenworth L770 McNeilus Front End Loaderhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-trucks-and-parts-tw1260263fl-ready-line2026-09-20T13:07:14Z2026-09-20T13:07:14ZFront End Loader. location not listed. $356,900. Verified listing source included.Ready Line: 2025 Peterbilt 520 McNeilus Front End Loaderhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-trucks-and-parts-tw1260260fl-ready-line2026-09-20T13:07:14Z2026-09-20T13:07:14ZFront End Loader. location not listed. $359,900. 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-5202026-09-20T13:07:14Z2026-09-20T13:07:14ZCabover 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-5202026-09-20T13:07:14Z2026-09-20T13:07:14ZCabover 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-5202026-09-20T13:07:14Z2026-09-20T13:07:14ZCabover 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-1928162-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-618822-peterbilt-5202026-09-20T13:07:14Z2026-09-20T13:07:14ZCabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included.Funding watch: Diesel Refuse Truck Replacement Programhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-12342-6fbd73a62026-09-20T14:18:24Z2026-09-20T14:18:24ZNebraska. 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-13357-5af09e902026-09-20T14:18:24Z2026-09-20T14:18:24ZWashington. 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-12098-20508b052026-09-20T14:18:24Z2026-09-20T14:18:24ZCalifornia. 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 Grantshttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-11973-f716fff62026-09-20T14:18:24Z2026-09-20T14:18:24ZConnecticut. 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) 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-d32be8a02026-09-20T14:18:24Z2026-09-20T14:18:24ZMassachusetts. 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-12218-00e793342026-09-20T14:18:24Z2026-09-20T14:18:24ZTennessee. 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-13331-6b5cfb662026-09-20T14:18:24Z2026-09-20T14:18:24ZCalifornia. 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 Transportationhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#compliance:comp-us-hazardous-waste-transportation-6bbfb2492026-09-26T03:57:16Z2026-09-26T03:57:16ZU.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-f4495af62026-09-26T03:57:16Z2026-09-26T03:57:16ZU.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-6750e8e52026-09-26T03:57:16Z2026-09-26T03:57:16ZU.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-0050f7172026-09-26T03:57:16Z2026-09-26T03:57:16ZU.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-3-4fedd83c2026-09-26T03:57:16Z2026-09-26T03:57:16ZU.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-ca8cc6092026-09-26T03:57:16Z2026-09-26T03:57:16ZU.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-fb00b6f92026-09-26T03:57:16Z2026-09-26T03:57:16ZU.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-99c9e6422026-09-26T03:57:16Z2026-09-26T03:57:16ZU.S. EPA. Monitor NSPS/EG requirements, state plan approvals, GCCS obligations, emissions thresholds, and reporting deadlines.Industry calendar: Fall Safety & Standards Meetinghttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:fall-safety-standards-meeting-2026-09-28-5a43bb87462026-09-21T16:02:26Z2026-09-21T16:02:26ZNational Waste & Recycling Association. Sep 28, 2026. St. Louis, MO.Industry calendar: Maryland Trash Can Openhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:maryland-trash-can-open-2026-09-29-58b217d9702026-09-21T16:02:26Z2026-09-21T16:02:26ZNational Waste & Recycling Association. Sep 29, 2026. Turf Valley Resort – Ellicott City, Maryland.Industry calendar: RCon™ 2026https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:rcon-2026-2026-09-29-c8ae0872932026-09-14T16:02:05Z2026-09-14T16:02:05ZInternational Solid Waste Association. Sep 29, 2026. St. Louis, USA.Industry calendar: Textile Stewardship Informal Regulatory Concepts Workshophttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:textile-stewardship-informal-regulatory-concepts-workshop-2026-09-29-9fb371c3102026-09-21T16:02:40Z2026-09-21T16:02:40ZCalRecycle. Sep 29, 2026. CalEPA Building, Byron Sher Auditorium, Sacramento, CA.Industry calendar: SWANA RCon 2026https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:swana-rcon-2026-2026-09-29-d474ea95902026-09-21T16:01:53Z2026-09-21T16:01:53ZSolid Waste Association of North America. Sep 29-Oct 2, 2026. the America's Center in St.Industry calendar: Closed Meeting: ISWA Working Group Energy Recoveryhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:closed-meeting-iswa-working-group-energy-recovery-2026-10-01-78743326692026-09-14T16:02:05Z2026-09-14T16:02:05ZInternational Solid Waste Association. Oct 1, 2026. Zurich, Switzerland.Industry calendar: ISWA Beacon Conference: Waste to Energy in the Global Circular Economyhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:iswa-beacon-conference-waste-to-energy-in-the-global-circular-economy-2026-10-01-1b2cb9f79c2026-09-14T16:01:25Z2026-09-14T16:01:25ZInternational Solid Waste Association. Oct 1-2, 2026. virtual.Industry calendar: Closed Meeting: ISWA Working Group Collection & Transportation Technologyhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:closed-meeting-iswa-working-group-collection-transportation-technology-2026-10-01-25f457e79b2026-09-14T16:01:43Z2026-09-14T16:01:43ZInternational Solid Waste Association. Oct 1-2, 2026. virtual.Break Room job lead: Prototype Engineering Technicianhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oacyafw42026-09-26T03:57:15Z2026-09-26T03:57:15ZAutocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted.Break Room job lead: Quality Technicianhttps://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-omzuafwj2026-09-26T03:57:15Z2026-09-26T03:57:15ZAutocar. 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-mechanic2026-09-26T03:57:15Z2026-09-26T03:57:15ZAmerican 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-welding2026-09-26T03:57:15Z2026-09-26T03:57:15ZAmerican 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-mechanic2026-09-26T03:57:15Z2026-09-26T03:57:15ZAmpliroll / 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-welding2026-09-26T03:57:15Z2026-09-26T03:57:15ZAmpliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted.Break Room job lead: Search mechanic / repair openings at Autocar (chassis)https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-chassis-mechanic2026-09-26T03:57:15Z2026-09-26T03:57:15ZAutocar (chassis). National / multi-market. not_posted.Break Room job lead: Search welding / fabrication openings at Autocar (chassis)https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-chassis-welding2026-09-26T03:57:15Z2026-09-26T03:57:15ZAutocar (chassis). National / multi-market. not_posted.