The Tipping Floor https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ 2026-07-10T10:31:53.153748Z Source-linked refuse industry updates. Republic Services gets a demand tailwind as waste volumes stay firm https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-republic-services-1-7618e3b0df 2026-07-10T07:35:16Z 2026-07-10T07:35:16Z Steady collection demand matters for pricing power, route density, and investor confidence in the sector. Casella landfill fatality in Coventry puts site safety under the spotlight https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-casella-1-ee3d5063df 2026-07-09T23:02:00Z 2026-07-09T23:02:00Z The incident may prompt closer attention to landfill safety controls, contractor oversight, and downtime risk. Springfield keeps its earlier summer waste pickup schedule https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-refuse-6497dbc704 2026-07-09T21:18:00Z 2026-07-09T21:18:00Z Collection timing changes can ripple through route density, driver start times, and customer communications. Waste Management adds Minneapolis facility to strengthen local network https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-348e35468c 2026-07-09T20:45:33Z 2026-07-09T20:45:33Z Facility ownership can improve route control, transfer capacity, and long-term operating flexibility in the Twin Cities. Judge clears EMR to restart Camden shredder once fire controls are verified https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:local-public-philadelphia-whyy-acceedb574 2026-07-09T19:23:44Z 2026-07-09T19:23:44Z The order could restore throughput at a key scrap site, but only after safety upgrades and consultant recommendations are in place. SWANA webinar signals another training touchpoint for waste and recycling teams https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-swana-3db0f90fea 2026-07-09T18:47:35Z 2026-07-09T18:47:35Z Association programming can shape compliance readiness, crew practices, and management decisions across hauler fleets. GFL take-private chatter puts a major hauler back in M&A focus https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-3717aae334 2026-07-09T16:56:09Z 2026-07-09T16:56:09Z Any change in ownership structure could reshape leverage, investment pace, and deal expectations for rivals. New York advances PFAS disclosure and drinking-water rules toward governor’s desk https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-be05726980 2026-07-09T14:55:33Z 2026-07-09T14:55:33Z The bills could reshape compliance planning for operators handling contaminated waste, leachate, and industrial residuals. EPA-backed study bolsters PFAS destruction claims at Reworld’s Florida treatment site https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-17bb346263 2026-07-09T13:31:17Z 2026-07-09T13:31:17Z The result matters for haulers and processors handling PFAS-laden waste streams under tighter scrutiny. GFL take-private chatter raises stakes for haulers and dealmakers https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-dive-4d8f119541 2026-07-09T12:33:00Z 2026-07-09T12:33:00Z A buyout could reset capital strategy and complicate the Secure Waste Services acquisition. Portland’s 50,000-tire dump spotlights the cost of keeping scrap tires in the system https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-local-portland-1-a07ddccc14 2026-07-09T12:16:00Z 2026-07-09T12:16:00Z For haulers and municipalities, the issue is less about the pile itself than the disposal and recycling pipeline behind it. California’s textile EPR law could redraw collection and sorting economics https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-d4e0da0174 2026-07-09T12:00:00Z 2026-07-09T12:00:00Z New producer-responsibility rules may create fresh inbound volumes, compliance work, and processing demand. Casella bolsters its leadership bench as acquisition plans stay front and center https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-casella-1-bf63d82f81 2026-07-09T11:54:56Z 2026-07-09T11:54:56Z Management changes can signal how aggressively a regional hauler intends to buy routes and integrate them. Dallas warns residents on summer set-outs as garbage fire risk rises https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-local-dallas-7e502c2fef 2026-07-09T11:38:23Z 2026-07-09T11:38:23Z Heat-driven collection issues can affect route safety, contamination, and service reliability for municipal crews and haulers. Dallas may move garbage pickup earlier as heat strains collection crews https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-local-dallas-46da41c034 2026-07-09T11:34:31Z 2026-07-09T11:34:31Z Hot-weather schedule shifts can change route efficiency, driver safety, and customer communication needs. Dallas to end alley trash pickup for some households next year https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-local-dallas-b1541a4071 2026-07-09T11:03:45Z 2026-07-09T11:03:45Z Service redesign can change route density, labor needs, and cart placement requirements for city crews and contractors. Contract watch: Term Contract for Trailer Truck Rentals https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-266317 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z Seminole County has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-07-15. 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. Ready Line: 2026 Peterbilt 520 Amrep Front End Loader https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-tlg-tf786182-2026-peterbilt-520 2026-07-05T10:35:07Z 2026-07-05T10:35:07Z Front End Loader. TLG Peterbilt - Charlotte - Charlotte, NC. $399,900. 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 2026-07-05T10:35:07Z 2026-07-05T10:35:07Z 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 2026-07-05T10:35:07Z 2026-07-05T10:35:07Z Front End Loader. TLG Used Truck Center - Strafford, MO. $399,900. 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 2026-07-05T10:35:07Z 2026-07-05T10:35:07Z Front End Loader. TLG Peterbilt - Dayton - Tipp City, OH. $399,900. Verified listing source included. Mount Ready: 2024 Autocar ACX64 Cab & Chassis https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-rdk-65101106-autocarccfl 2026-07-05T10:35:07Z 2026-07-05T10:35:07Z 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 2026-07-05T10:35:07Z 2026-07-05T10:35:07Z 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 2026-07-05T10:35:07Z 2026-07-05T10:35:07Z 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 2026-07-05T10:35:07Z 2026-07-05T10:35:07Z 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 2026-07-05T11:54:01Z 2026-07-05T11:54:01Z 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 2026-07-05T11:54:01Z 2026-07-05T11:54:01Z Washington. Application close: October 14, 2025. 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 2026-07-05T11:54:01Z 2026-07-05T11:54:01Z 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: October 7, 2026. 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 2026-07-05T11:54:01Z 2026-07-05T11:54:01Z 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 2026-07-05T11:54:01Z 2026-07-05T11:54:01Z 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 2026-07-05T11:54:01Z 2026-07-05T11:54:01Z 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 2026-07-05T11:54:01Z 2026-07-05T11:54:01Z 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 2026-07-10T10:21:34Z 2026-07-10T10:21:34Z 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 2026-07-10T10:21:34Z 2026-07-10T10:21:34Z 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 2026-07-10T10:21:34Z 2026-07-10T10:21:34Z 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 2026-07-10T10:21:34Z 2026-07-10T10:21:34Z 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 2026-07-10T10:21:34Z 2026-07-10T10:21:34Z 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 2026-07-10T10:21:34Z 2026-07-10T10:21:34Z 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 2026-07-10T10:21:34Z 2026-07-10T10:21:34Z 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 2026-07-10T10:21:34Z 2026-07-10T10:21:34Z U.S. EPA. Monitor NSPS/EG requirements, state plan approvals, GCCS obligations, emissions thresholds, and reporting deadlines. Industry calendar: YPG Online Networking Session https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:ypg-online-networking-session-2026-07-10-28ebb460ee 2026-07-06T13:33:28Z 2026-07-06T13:33:28Z International Solid Waste Association. Jul 10, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: Role of Thrift Stores: Material Reuse Forum 13 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:role-of-thrift-stores-material-reuse-forum-13-2026-07-13-b21617c523 2026-07-06T13:34:45Z 2026-07-06T13:34:45Z Northeast Recycling Council. Jul 13, 2026. unknown. Industry calendar: RCRA/DOT HazMat Training | calrma-association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:rcra-dot-hazmat-training-calrma-association-2026-07-13-1f69ad67b6 2026-07-06T13:34:29Z 2026-07-06T13:34:29Z California Resource Management Association. Jul 13, 2026. unknown. Industry calendar: Notice of Public Workshop – SB 1215 Covered Battery-Embedded Products Emergency Regulations https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:notice-of-public-workshop-sb-1215-covered-battery-embedded-products-em-2026-07-14-6da9dab91e 2026-07-06T13:33:39Z 2026-07-06T13:33:39Z CalRecycle. Jul 14, 2026. CalEPA Building, Byron Sher Auditorium, Sacramento, CA. Industry calendar: Carolinas Meeting & Golf Outing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:carolinas-meeting-golf-outing-2026-07-15-b865a3bcac 2026-07-06T13:32:36Z 2026-07-06T13:32:36Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Jul 15, 2026. Pinehurst Resort – Pinehurst, NC. Industry calendar: Your One-Stop Shop for SWANA Webinars https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:your-one-stop-shop-for-swana-webinars-2026-07-15-370e1e6d75 2026-07-06T13:32:11Z 2026-07-06T13:32:11Z Solid Waste Association of North America. Jul 15, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: BBSC Behavior Change Workshop — California Resource Recovery Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:bbsc-behavior-change-workshop-california-resource-recovery-association-2026-07-15-da67bb3d19 2026-07-06T13:33:55Z 2026-07-06T13:33:55Z California Resource Recovery Association. Jul 15, 2026. unknown. Industry calendar: NEW DATE: 36th Annual Illinois Trash Can Open https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:new-date-36th-annual-illinois-trash-can-open-2026-07-17-2b846fa347 2026-07-06T13:32:36Z 2026-07-06T13:32:36Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Jul 17, 2026. Bloomingdale Golf Club – Bloomingdale, IL. Break Room job lead: Head of Vocation-Specific Indirect Distribution and Service Channels https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o051zfwp 2026-07-10T10:21:33Z 2026-07-10T10:21:33Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Production Operator https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oc11zfwx 2026-07-10T10:21:33Z 2026-07-10T10:21:33Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: WM Service Manager https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o3w7zfwz 2026-07-10T10:21:33Z 2026-07-10T10:21:33Z 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 2026-07-10T10:21:33Z 2026-07-10T10:21:33Z 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 2026-07-10T10:21:33Z 2026-07-10T10:21:33Z 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 2026-07-10T10:21:33Z 2026-07-10T10:21:33Z 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 2026-07-10T10:21:33Z 2026-07-10T10:21:33Z Ampliroll / 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-mechanic 2026-07-10T10:21:33Z 2026-07-10T10:21:33Z Autocar (chassis). National / multi-market. not_posted.