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      <description>Event-day curb management affects municipal operations, resident complaints, and contractor towing activity around large gatherings. Source: Block Club Chicago.</description>
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      <description>A managed platform can simplify billing and service control for chains, campuses, and distributed operators. Source: Waste360.</description>
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      <description>The move can improve machine availability, service response, and aftermarket support for operators buying recycling equipment. Source: Waste360.</description>
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      <description>The project signals how haulers are turning landfill gas into fuel assets that can support fleet decarbonization and new revenue. Source: Biomass Magazine.</description>
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      <description>Collection days like this can shift disposal volumes and keep regulated material out of curbside streams. Source: CIProud.com.</description>
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      <description>New source-separation requirements can reshape route design, bin counts, and compliance costs across the local market. Source: City and County of Denver.</description>
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      <description>Local collection days can shift disposal flows and reduce contamination at curbside and transfer facilities. Source: The Source - Bend, Oregon.</description>
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      <description>Terminal control can tighten route economics and give a hauler more leverage in a dense metro market. Source: Commercial Observer.</description>
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      <description>Route disruptions like this can ripple into pickup timing, driver hours, and equipment repositioning for carriers. Source: 12News.</description>
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      <description>Early program details matter for haulers, MRFs, and brands planning new reporting and collection obligations. Source: Waste360.</description>
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      <description>Battery diversion programs can reduce fire risk, improve load quality, and create new customer-facing service touchpoints. Source: Waste360.</description>
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      <description>Seminole County has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-07-15. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
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      <description>City of Clearwater has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-12. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
      <source url="https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/myclearwater/projects/276420">OpenGov official bid listing</source>
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      <description>Front End Loader. TLG Peterbilt - Charlotte - Charlotte, NC. $399,900. Verified listing source included. Source: TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks.</description>
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      <description>Front End Loader. TLG Used Truck Center - Strafford, MO. $479,479. Verified listing source included. Source: TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks.</description>
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      <description>Front End Loader. TLG Used Truck Center - Strafford, MO. $399,900. Verified listing source included. Source: TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks.</description>
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      <description>Front End Loader. TLG Peterbilt - Dayton - Tipp City, OH. $399,900. Verified listing source included. Source: TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks.</description>
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      <description>Cabover Refuse Chassis. Tampa, FL. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis.</description>
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      <description>Cabover Refuse Chassis. Tampa, FL. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis.</description>
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      <description>Cabover Refuse Chassis. Tampa, FL. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis.</description>
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      <description>Cabover Refuse Chassis. Tampa, FL. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>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. Source: Clean Diesel Rebate Program.</description>
      <source url="https://dee.nebraska.gov/aid/air-loans-grants-rebates/nebraska-clean-diesel-rebate-program">Clean Diesel Rebate Program</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Diesel Emission Reduction Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>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. Source: VW Enforcement Action Grants.</description>
      <source url="https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/volkswagen-enforcement-action-grants">VW Enforcement Action Grants</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Heavy-Duty Truck Emission Reduction Grants - San Joaquin Valley</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">funding:afdc-12098-20508b05</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>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. Source: Truck Replacement Program.</description>
      <source url="https://valleyair.org/grants/truck-replacement-program/">Truck Replacement Program</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) Program</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">funding:afdc-12136-4aa98afd</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>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. Source: AFIG Program.</description>
      <source url="https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/grants-loans-rebates/alternative-fuels-incentive-grant">AFIG Program</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Zero Emission Truck Rebates</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">funding:afdc-12542-d32be8a0</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>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. Source: MOR-EV Rebate Program.</description>
      <source url="https://mor-ev.org/">MOR-EV Rebate Program</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Vehicle Emissions Reduction and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Project Funding</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">funding:afdc-12218-00e79334</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>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. Source: Project Solicitations.</description>
      <source url="https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/energy/state-energy-office--seo-/programs-projects/programs-and-projects/sustainable-transportation-and-alternative-fuels/sustainable-transportation-and-alternative-fuels/tennessee-and-the-volkswagen-diesel-settlement1/project-solicitations.html">Project Solicitations</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">funding:afdc-13331-6b5cfb66</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>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. Source: EnergIIZE Funding.</description>
      <source url="https://energiize.org/funding/">EnergIIZE Funding</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Grant – Santa Barbara County</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">funding:afdc-12504-eec23a0d</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>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. Source: Clean Air Grants for On-Road Vehicles.</description>
      <source url="https://www.ourair.org/grants-for-on-road-vehicles/">Clean Air Grants for On-Road Vehicles</source>
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      <title>Compliance watch: Hazardous Waste Transportation</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">compliance:comp-us-hazardous-waste-transportation-6bbfb249</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>compliance</category>
      <description>U.S. EPA. Confirm EPA ID number, manifest handling, transfer facility limits, discharge response, and state-specific transporter requirements. Source: U.S. EPA.</description>
      <source url="https://www.epa.gov/hw/hazardous-waste-transportation">U.S. EPA</source>
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      <title>Compliance watch: Hazardous Waste e-Manifest</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">compliance:comp-us-hazardous-waste-e-manifest-f4495af6</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>compliance</category>
      <description>U.S. EPA. Verify user registration, signature workflow, paper/electronic transition status, and user fees before changing manifest procedures. Source: U.S. EPA.</description>
      <source url="https://www.epa.gov/e-manifest">U.S. EPA</source>
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      <title>Compliance watch: Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest System</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">compliance:comp-us-uniform-hazardous-waste-manifest-system-6750e8e5</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>compliance</category>
      <description>U.S. EPA. Review transporter signature, waste description, emergency response, copy distribution, and state manifest requirements. Source: U.S. EPA.</description>
      <source url="https://www.epa.gov/hwgenerators/hazardous-waste-manifest-system">U.S. EPA</source>
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      <title>Compliance watch: RCRA Regulations</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">compliance:comp-us-rcra-regulations-0050f717</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>compliance</category>
      <description>U.S. EPA. Use the EPA page as a federal baseline, then check authorized state rules before accepting or moving regulated waste. Source: U.S. EPA.</description>
      <source url="https://www.epa.gov/rcra/resource-conservation-and-recovery-act-rcra-regulations">U.S. EPA</source>
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      <title>Compliance watch: Heavy-Duty Vehicle GHG Standards - Phase 3</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">compliance:comp-us-heavy-duty-vehicle-ghg-standards-phase-3-4fedd83c</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>compliance</category>
      <description>U.S. EPA. Watch model-year standards, OEM product changes, and fleet replacement timing before committing to long-cycle truck purchases. Source: U.S. EPA.</description>
      <source url="https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/regulations-greenhouse-gas-emissions-commercial-trucks">U.S. EPA</source>
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      <title>Compliance watch: PFAS CERCLA Hazardous Substance Designation</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">compliance:comp-us-pfas-cercla-hazardous-substance-designation-ca8cc609</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>compliance</category>
      <description>U.S. EPA. Coordinate with disposal facilities and environmental counsel before changing acceptance, profiling, or disposal practices for PFAS-impacted materials. Source: U.S. EPA.</description>
      <source url="https://www.epa.gov/superfund/designation-perfluorooctanoic-acid-pfoa-and-perfluorooctanesulfonic-acid-pfos-cercla">U.S. EPA</source>
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      <title>Compliance watch: Industrial Stormwater NPDES</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">compliance:comp-us-industrial-stormwater-npdes-fb00b6f9</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>compliance</category>
      <description>U.S. EPA. Confirm whether a transfer station, maintenance yard, container yard, or recycling operation needs industrial stormwater permit coverage and inspections. Source: U.S. EPA.</description>
      <source url="https://www.epa.gov/npdes/industrial-stormwater">U.S. EPA</source>
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      <title>Compliance watch: Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Air Rules</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">compliance:comp-us-municipal-solid-waste-landfill-air-rules-99c9e642</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>compliance</category>
      <description>U.S. EPA. Monitor NSPS/EG requirements, state plan approvals, GCCS obligations, emissions thresholds, and reporting deadlines. Source: U.S. EPA.</description>
      <source url="https://www.epa.gov/stationary-sources-air-pollution/municipal-solid-waste-landfills-new-source-performance">U.S. EPA</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: World Biogas Summit &amp; Expo 2026</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:world-biogas-summit-expo-2026-2026-07-08-e18a723e10</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>International Solid Waste Association. Jul 8, 2026. `Birmingham, United Kingdom. Source: International Solid Waste Association.</description>
      <source url="https://www.iswa.org/event/world-biogas-summit-expo-2026/">International Solid Waste Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Closed Meeting: ISWA Working Group Collection &amp; Transportation Technology</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:closed-meeting-iswa-working-group-collection-transportation-technology-2026-07-08-9ddff4ce0d</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>International Solid Waste Association. Jul 8, 2026. virtual. Source: International Solid Waste Association.</description>
      <source url="https://www.iswa.org/event/closed-meeting-iswa-working-group-collection-transportation-technology/">International Solid Waste Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: ISWA YPG UK &amp; Ireland: Sustainable Waste Management – University Research</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:iswa-ypg-uk-ireland-sustainable-waste-management-university-research-2026-07-08-bf11303cd7</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>International Solid Waste Association. Jul 8, 2026. Online. Source: International Solid Waste Association.</description>
      <source url="https://www.iswa.org/event/iswa-ypg-uk-ireland-sustainable-waste-management-university-research/">International Solid Waste Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: YPG Online Networking Session</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:ypg-online-networking-session-2026-07-10-28ebb460ee</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>International Solid Waste Association. Jul 10, 2026. virtual. Source: International Solid Waste Association.</description>
      <source url="https://www.iswa.org/event/ypg-networking-session-online/">International Solid Waste Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Role of Thrift Stores: Material Reuse Forum 13</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:role-of-thrift-stores-material-reuse-forum-13-2026-07-13-b21617c523</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:34:45 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>Northeast Recycling Council. Jul 13, 2026. unknown. Source: Northeast Recycling Council.</description>
      <source url="https://www.nerc.org/calender">Northeast Recycling Council</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: RCRA/DOT HazMat Training | calrma-association</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:rcra-dot-hazmat-training-calrma-association-2026-07-13-1f69ad67b6</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:34:29 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>California Resource Management Association. Jul 13, 2026. unknown. Source: California Resource Management Association.</description>
      <source url="https://www.calrma.com/rcra-dot-hazmat-training">California Resource Management Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Notice of Public Workshop – SB 1215 Covered Battery-Embedded Products Emergency Regulations</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>CalRecycle. Jul 14, 2026. CalEPA Building, Byron Sher Auditorium, Sacramento, CA. Source: CalRecycle.</description>
      <source url="https://calrecycle.ca.gov/event/notice-of-public-workshop-sb-1215-covered-battery-embedded-products-emergency-regulations/">CalRecycle</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Carolinas Meeting &amp; Golf Outing</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>National Waste &amp; Recycling Association. Jul 15, 2026. Pinehurst Resort – Pinehurst, NC. Source: National Waste &amp; Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://wasterecycling.org/event/carolinas-meeting-golf-outing/">National Waste &amp; Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Head of Vocation-Specific Indirect Distribution and Service Channels</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/o051zfwp">Autocar</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Production Operator</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oc11zfwx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/oc11zfwx">Autocar</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: WM Service Manager</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o3w7zfwz</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Autocar. Remote, Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/o3w7zfwZ">Autocar</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Search mechanic / repair openings at American Roll-Off (Palfinger)</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>American Roll-Off (Palfinger). National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: American Roll-Off (Palfinger).</description>
      <source url="https://www.palfinger.com">American Roll-Off (Palfinger)</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Search welding / fabrication openings at American Roll-Off (Palfinger)</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>American Roll-Off (Palfinger). National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: American Roll-Off (Palfinger).</description>
      <source url="https://www.palfinger.com">American Roll-Off (Palfinger)</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Search mechanic / repair openings at Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: Ampliroll / Marrel Corp..</description>
      <source url="https://amplirollusa.com">Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Search welding / fabrication openings at Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: Ampliroll / Marrel Corp..</description>
      <source url="https://amplirollusa.com">Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Search mechanic / repair openings at Autocar (chassis)</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Autocar (chassis). National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: Autocar (chassis).</description>
      <source url="https://www.autocartruck.com/careers/">Autocar (chassis)</source>
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