The Tipping Floor https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ 2026-08-06T03:00:44.871103Z Source-linked refuse industry updates. North San Jose opens a new transfer station for bulky waste and recycling https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-recology-1-630dc39e57 2026-08-05T23:30:19Z 2026-08-05T23:30:19Z Adds local capacity for large-item and recycling drop-off, which can shift route economics and customer convenience. Sanford garbage truck driver in fatal bicyclist hit-and-run gets bond https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-driver-labor-3445a73bac 2026-08-05T21:55:43Z 2026-08-05T21:55:43Z The case underscores driver screening, incident response, and reputational risk for haulers with public-facing routes. Nashville looks to expand a landfill solar site that has already powered city operations for six years https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-local-nashville-memphis-1-b1daa88bf1 2026-08-05T19:40:58Z 2026-08-05T19:40:58Z A longer-running landfill reuse project can affect municipal energy costs, site value, and post-closure planning. Ridgemont buys ENTACT, signaling more capital behind environmental services https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-42a72a1d41 2026-08-05T15:50:23Z 2026-08-05T15:50:23Z Ownership changes can reshape bidding power, project appetite, and acquisition strategy across the sector. Alabama garbage truck driver injury case spotlights road-rage risk for fleets https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-driver-labor-45277015bf 2026-08-05T13:44:00Z 2026-08-05T13:44:00Z A violent roadside incident underscores why haulers keep tightening driver safety, de-escalation, and dispatch protocols. New Jersey single-use item rule is now live for restaurants https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste360-17c6fd1752 2026-08-05T13:17:43Z 2026-08-05T13:17:43Z Food-service customers may trim disposable waste, but haulers will need to watch route-level volume and contamination shifts. Otto bankruptcy raises questions around NYC’s 10-year bin supply deal https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-dive-299c969541 2026-08-05T12:08:00Z 2026-08-05T12:08:00Z A Chapter 7 case could complicate production, asset control, and service continuity for DSNY’s container rollout. Connecticut’s bottle bill overhaul pushes redemption rates to 92% https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-dive-c38a2b20a6 2026-08-05T10:04:37Z 2026-08-05T10:04:37Z Higher return rates can change inbound material quality, container volumes, and policy pressure in nearby markets. Casella’s Hyland RNG startup could reshape the economics around its landfill gas asset https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-casella-1-8e27fc7e1f 2026-08-05T09:55:09Z 2026-08-05T09:55:09Z RNG output can add a new revenue stream and improve landfill monetization for regional haulers. Clean Energy widens western Canada RNG access for heavy-duty fleets https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:waste-today-cc7870e53b 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z More fueling coverage could improve route economics for refuse and other high-mileage operators. International Paper posts Q2 loss as North American mill ramp continues https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:recycling-today-2c616ab248 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z New board and box capacity can shift containerboard supply, fiber demand, and packaging costs for haulers and recyclers. Memphis sanitation workers move closer to the raises they have been pressing for https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:registry-local-nashville-memphis-1-09b398f6ea 2026-08-04T23:36:00Z 2026-08-04T23:36:00Z A pay settlement could ripple into staffing stability, overtime pressure, and city collection costs. NYC Sanitation Resumes Neon Sticker Warnings for Cars Blocking Sweepers https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-local-nyc-607692d74d 2026-08-04T21:52:32Z 2026-08-04T21:52:32Z Blocked curb lanes can slow sweepers, reduce route productivity, and complicate city cleanup operations. NYC Sanitation revives oversized neon warnings for street-cleaning violators https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-local-nyc-7f22c90bae 2026-08-04T21:31:52Z 2026-08-04T21:31:52Z A familiar enforcement tactic can change curb behavior and parking turnover on dense urban routes. NYC sanitation revives windshield stickers to push cars off street-cleaning routes https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:local-public-nyc-abc7-d145ed016e 2026-08-04T21:27:00Z 2026-08-04T21:27:00Z The move could improve sweep efficiency and curb access, with knock-on effects for municipal operations and parking compliance. Republic Services faces $9.2 million judgment tied to Modern Landfill water violations https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#news:gn-big4-6d6d6f0c0e 2026-08-04T17:48:00Z 2026-08-04T17:48:00Z The case underscores how landfill compliance costs can hit margins and scrutiny at the asset level. 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. Contract watch: Supply and Delivery of Rear Loading Garbage Trucks https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:sasktenders-rfq26-0269 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z City of Saskatoon has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-14. Contract watch: Steel Refuse Containers & Roll-off Boxes https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-286872 2026-07-30T00:00:00Z 2026-07-30T00:00:00Z City of Watsonville has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-18. Contract watch: Plastic Refuse Containers https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-287560 2026-07-30T00:00:00Z 2026-07-30T00:00:00Z City of Watsonville has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-18. Contract watch: IGLOO RECYCLING CONTAINERS https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#contracts:opengov-286017 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z County of Ocean has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-25. Ready Line: 2026 Peterbilt 520 Amrep Front End Loader https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-tlg-tf786182-2026-peterbilt-520 2026-08-02T10:12:45Z 2026-08-02T10:12:45Z Front End Loader. TLG Peterbilt - Charlotte - Charlotte, NC. price not listed. 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 2026-08-02T10:12:45Z 2026-08-02T10:12:45Z 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 2026-08-02T10:12:45Z 2026-08-02T10:12:45Z Front End Loader. TLG Used Truck Center - Strafford, MO. price not listed. 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 2026-08-02T10:12:45Z 2026-08-02T10:12:45Z Front End Loader. TLG Peterbilt - Dayton - Tipp City, OH. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Mount Ready: 2024 Autocar ACX64 Cab & Chassis https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#ready-line:ready-rdk-65101106-autocarccfl 2026-08-02T10:12:45Z 2026-08-02T10:12:45Z 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 2026-08-02T10:12:45Z 2026-08-02T10:12:45Z 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 2026-08-02T10:12:45Z 2026-08-02T10:12:45Z 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 2026-08-02T10:12:45Z 2026-08-02T10:12:45Z 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 2026-08-02T11:42:07Z 2026-08-02T11:42:07Z 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 2026-08-02T11:42:07Z 2026-08-02T11:42:07Z 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 2026-08-02T11:42:07Z 2026-08-02T11:42:07Z 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: 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 2026-08-02T11:42:07Z 2026-08-02T11:42:07Z 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 2026-08-02T11:42:07Z 2026-08-02T11:42:07Z 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 2026-08-02T11:42:07Z 2026-08-02T11:42:07Z 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 2026-08-02T11:42:07Z 2026-08-02T11:42:07Z 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 2026-08-06T02:50:03Z 2026-08-06T02:50:03Z 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 2026-08-06T02:50:03Z 2026-08-06T02:50:03Z 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 2026-08-06T02:50:03Z 2026-08-06T02:50:03Z 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 2026-08-06T02:50:03Z 2026-08-06T02:50:03Z 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 2026-08-06T02:50:03Z 2026-08-06T02:50:03Z 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 2026-08-06T02:50:03Z 2026-08-06T02:50:03Z 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 2026-08-06T02:50:03Z 2026-08-06T02:50:03Z 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 2026-08-06T02:50:03Z 2026-08-06T02:50:03Z U.S. EPA. Monitor NSPS/EG requirements, state plan approvals, GCCS obligations, emissions thresholds, and reporting deadlines. Industry calendar: Packaging Producer Responsibility Advisory Board Meeting https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:packaging-producer-responsibility-advisory-board-meeting-2026-08-07-a03dbef4b7 2026-08-03T10:57:39Z 2026-08-03T10:57:39Z CalRecycle. Aug 7, 2026. CalEPA Building, Sierra Hearing Room, Sacramento, CA. Industry calendar: Your One-Stop Shop for SWANA Webinars https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:your-one-stop-shop-for-swana-webinars-2026-08-12-d3d280592d 2026-08-03T10:55:49Z 2026-08-03T10:55:49Z Solid Waste Association of North America. Aug 12, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: Thermal Runaway: Managing Lithium-Ion Battery Risks in Waste and Recycling Operations https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:thermal-runaway-managing-lithium-ion-battery-risks-in-waste-and-recycl-2026-08-13-751d3f046b 2026-08-03T10:56:15Z 2026-08-03T10:56:15Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Aug 13, 2026. virtual. Industry calendar: Textile Stewardship Informal Regulatory Concepts Workshop https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:textile-stewardship-informal-regulatory-concepts-workshop-2026-08-13-2237de10e7 2026-08-03T10:57:38Z 2026-08-03T10:57:38Z CalRecycle. Aug 13, 2026. unknown. Industry calendar: HWRA General Information Meeting https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:hwra-general-information-meeting-2026-08-14-f4c71f56b8 2026-08-03T10:56:15Z 2026-08-03T10:56:15Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Aug 14, 2026. Webinar. Industry calendar: Woodsy Owl at the Illinois State Fair https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:woodsy-owl-at-the-illinois-state-fair-2026-08-14-3a33db7aa0 2026-08-03T10:56:15Z 2026-08-03T10:56:15Z National Waste & Recycling Association. Aug 14, 2026. Springfield, IL. Industry calendar: August 2026 CalRecycle Monthly Public Meeting https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:august-2026-calrecycle-monthly-public-meeting-2026-08-18-e22a69c011 2026-08-03T10:57:41Z 2026-08-03T10:57:41Z CalRecycle. Aug 18, 2026. unknown. Industry calendar: BBSC Behavior Change Workshop — California Resource Recovery Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#events:bbsc-behavior-change-workshop-california-resource-recovery-association-2026-08-19-98729055e2 2026-05-11T17:35:55Z 2026-05-11T17:35:55Z California Resource Recovery Association. Aug 19, 2026. unknown. Break Room job lead: Head of Vocation-Specific Indirect Distribution and Service Channels https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o051zfwp 2026-08-06T02:50:02Z 2026-08-06T02:50:02Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Production Operator https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oc11zfwx 2026-08-06T02:50:02Z 2026-08-06T02:50:02Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Production Supervisor https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-orywafwf 2026-08-06T02:50:02Z 2026-08-06T02:50:02Z Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Prototype Engineering Technician https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oacyafw4 2026-08-06T02:50:02Z 2026-08-06T02:50:02Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Quality Inspector https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o96wafw5 2026-08-06T02:50:02Z 2026-08-06T02:50:02Z Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Break Room job lead: Quality Technician https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-omzuafwj 2026-08-06T02:50:02Z 2026-08-06T02:50:02Z Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Break Room job lead: WM Service Manager https://www.thetippingfloor.com/#jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o3w7zfwz 2026-08-06T02:50:02Z 2026-08-06T02:50:02Z 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 2026-08-06T02:50:02Z 2026-08-06T02:50:02Z American Roll-Off (Palfinger). National / multi-market. not_posted.