The Tipping Floor https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ 2026-10-03T16:25:35.036631Z Source-linked refuse industry updates. Casella’s early New Hampshire landfill closure could tighten local disposal options https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-casella-1-3c204cca96 2026-10-03T13:24:10Z 2026-10-03T13:24:10Z Haulers and municipalities may face longer hauls and less room to absorb tonnage if capacity shifts sooner than planned. Waste Connections gets a closer look as earnings outlook improves https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-waste-connections-1-fb384853bf 2026-10-03T11:08:43Z 2026-10-03T11:08:43Z Upgraded forecasts can move the stock and shape how investors view hauler margin durability. Houston says heavy trash pickup system remains unchanged https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-local-houston-3855990df6 2026-10-02T21:51:19Z 2026-10-02T21:51:19Z Service clarity matters for route planning, customer calls, and municipal collection consistency. San Diego County sanitation strike threat rises as worker contracts lapse https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-local-san-diego-d0f320a6ba 2026-10-02T21:35:52Z 2026-10-02T21:35:52Z A labor stoppage could quickly affect collection reliability, overtime costs, and municipal service continuity. Waste Management shares lead the pack in a stronger trading session https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-8fb1533392 2026-10-02T20:43:00Z 2026-10-02T20:43:00Z A relative stock move can hint at how investors are reading hauler margins and demand trends. NYC cleanup creator wants residents, not City Hall, to keep public spaces tidy https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:local-public-nyc-the-city-865717eea8 2026-10-02T18:21:24Z 2026-10-02T18:21:24Z A volunteer-driven model for tree beds and planters can shift maintenance expectations and community engagement. Alter Trading adds Iron and Metals’ Denver yard to its scrap network https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-recycling-product-news-eb759ecd9e 2026-10-02T18:02:46Z 2026-10-02T18:02:46Z The deal may reshape local scrap routing, buyer relationships, and processing capacity in Denver. Madison sets fall leaf pickup start dates for neighborhood collection routes https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-refuse-c97a9c6a48 2026-10-02T17:55:46Z 2026-10-02T17:55:46Z Seasonal organics swings can change route density, labor planning, and disposal volumes for municipal fleets and contractors. Maricopa County pushes property tax deadline after mailing delays https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:local-public-phoenix-abc15-3dfd50852d 2026-10-02T17:47:24Z 2026-10-02T17:47:24Z A delayed tax cycle can ripple into municipal cash flow and payment planning for local operators. Casella says Bethlehem landfill will shut at year-end, reshaping local disposal flow https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-casella-1-ab9d3dc2d0 2026-10-02T15:00:00Z 2026-10-02T15:00:00Z The closure can alter tipping options, haul distances, and pricing for operators serving northern New England. Nearly 4,000 Southern California sanitation workers face a contract deadline https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-8a97e7aad9 2026-10-02T14:27:42Z 2026-10-02T14:27:42Z Labor timing in a major market can ripple into route stability, overtime exposure, and service continuity. Casella moves Bethlehem landfill shutdown up to the end of 2026 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-casella-1-3900353f52 2026-10-02T14:01:33Z 2026-10-02T14:01:33Z Earlier closure can tighten disposal options and reshape hauling economics in the region. CAA sets first EPR forum for 2027 in Milwaukee https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-3e40d1377a 2026-10-02T13:57:28Z 2026-10-02T13:57:28Z The event could shape how haulers and recyclers prepare for packaging EPR rollout and stakeholder coordination. LiqTech filtration system set to lift wastewater recovery at Texas industrial site https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-df77857b1b 2026-10-02T13:54:06Z 2026-10-02T13:54:06Z Water reuse can reduce disposal volume and operating costs for industrial service facilities. Waste360 roundup flags EPR, fleet tech, and a leadership shift at GFL https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-44a1870f74 2026-10-02T13:29:35Z 2026-10-02T13:29:35Z A weekly digest that touches compliance, collection strategy, and capital allocation across the sector. Goldman trims Republic Services target, but keeps a bullish stance https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-af968cc761 2026-10-02T13:16:50Z 2026-10-02T13:16:50Z A lower target still signals confidence in a national hauler that sets the tone for pricing and multiples. 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 2026-09-27T14:09:29Z 2026-09-27T14:09:29Z 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 2026-09-27T14:09:29Z 2026-09-27T14:09:29Z 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 2026-09-27T14:09:29Z 2026-09-27T14:09:29Z 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 2026-09-27T14:09:29Z 2026-09-27T14:09:29Z Front End Loader. location not listed. $359,900. Verified listing source included. Mount Ready: 2025 Freightliner PE116DC https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-truck-country-907836-https-www-truckcountry-com-inventory-truck-inventory-new-inventory 2026-09-27T14:09:29Z 2026-09-27T14:09:29Z Conventional Hoist Chassis. Fort Wayne. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Mount Ready: 2025 Freightliner PE116DC https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-truck-country-907837-https-www-truckcountry-com-inventory-truck-inventory-new-inventory 2026-09-27T14:09:29Z 2026-09-27T14:09:29Z Conventional Hoist Chassis. Fort Wayne. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Mount Ready: 2025 Freightliner PE116DC https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-truck-country-907838-https-www-truckcountry-com-inventory-truck-inventory-new-inventory 2026-09-27T14:09:29Z 2026-09-27T14:09:29Z Conventional Hoist Chassis. Fort Wayne. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Mount Ready: 2027 Freightliner M2 106+ https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-truck-country-965489-https-www-truckcountry-com-inventory-truck-inventory-new-inventory 2026-09-27T14:09:29Z 2026-09-27T14:09:29Z Conventional Hoist Chassis. Indianapolis. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Funding watch: Diesel Refuse Truck Replacement Program https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#funding:afdc-12342-6fbd73a6 2026-09-27T15:13:17Z 2026-09-27T15:13:17Z 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 2026-09-27T15:13:17Z 2026-09-27T15:13:17Z 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 2026-09-27T15:13:17Z 2026-09-27T15:13:17Z 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 2026-09-27T15:13:17Z 2026-09-27T15:13:17Z 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 2026-09-27T15:13:17Z 2026-09-27T15:13:17Z 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 2026-09-27T15:13:17Z 2026-09-27T15:13:17Z 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 2026-09-27T15:13:17Z 2026-09-27T15:13:17Z 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 2026-10-03T16:14:33Z 2026-10-03T16:14:33Z 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 2026-10-03T16:14:33Z 2026-10-03T16:14:33Z 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 2026-10-03T16:14:33Z 2026-10-03T16:14:33Z 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 2026-10-03T16:14:33Z 2026-10-03T16:14:33Z 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 2026-10-03T16:14:33Z 2026-10-03T16:14:33Z 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 2026-10-03T16:14:33Z 2026-10-03T16:14:33Z 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 2026-10-03T16:14:33Z 2026-10-03T16:14:33Z 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 2026-10-03T16:14:33Z 2026-10-03T16:14:33Z U.S. EPA. Monitor NSPS/EG requirements, state plan approvals, GCCS obligations, emissions thresholds, and reporting deadlines. Industry calendar: Mid-Atlantic Conference https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:mid-atlantic-conference-2026-10-05-662bf15093 2026-09-28T17:50:25Z 2026-09-28T17:50:25Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 5, 2026. Omni Homestead – Hot Springs, VA. Industry calendar: Rethink Resource Use Conference https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:rethink-resource-use-conference-2026-10-05-8b2d4b977c 2026-09-28T17:52:44Z 2026-09-28T17:52:44Z Northeast Recycling Council. Oct 5, 2026. Crowne Plaza Princeton Conference Center Princeton, NJ. Industry calendar: ISWA at COP31 Webinar 1 | Launching the ISWA Climate Change Declaration 2026: methane mitigation in the waste sector https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:iswa-at-cop31-webinar-1-launching-the-iswa-climate-change-declaration-2026-10-06-600daf0d16 2026-09-28T17:51:07Z 2026-09-28T17:51:07Z International Solid Waste Association. Oct 6, 2026. Teams (online). Industry calendar: ENVIRONTEC, powered by ÖKOINDUSTRIA https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:environtec-powered-by-koindustria-2026-10-07-45af807235 2026-09-28T17:51:07Z 2026-09-28T17:51:07Z 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 2026-09-28T17:49:54Z 2026-09-28T17:49:54Z Solid Waste Association of North America. Oct 7, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: FILA Fall Summit https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:fila-fall-summit-2026-10-13-fc413023ed 2026-09-28T17:50:25Z 2026-09-28T17:50:25Z 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 2026-09-28T17:50:25Z 2026-09-28T17:50:25Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 15, 2026. Hotel Bourre Bonne – Louisville, KY. Break Room job lead: Production Supervisor https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-orywafwf 2026-10-03T16:14:32Z 2026-10-03T16:14:32Z Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Prototype Engineering Technician https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oacyafw4 2026-10-03T16:14:32Z 2026-10-03T16:14:32Z 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 2026-10-03T16:14:32Z 2026-10-03T16:14:32Z 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 2026-10-03T16:14:32Z 2026-10-03T16:14:32Z 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 2026-10-03T16:14:32Z 2026-10-03T16:14:32Z 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 2026-10-03T16:14:32Z 2026-10-03T16:14:32Z 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 2026-10-03T16:14:32Z 2026-10-03T16:14:32Z Autocar (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-welding 2026-10-03T16:14:32Z 2026-10-03T16:14:32Z Autocar (chassis). National / multi-market. not_posted.