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      <title>Waste Management pauses Melbourne collection on November 3</title>
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      <description>Local service disruptions can ripple into route recovery, call volume, and customer retention for haulers. Source: City of Melbourne, Florida.</description>
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      <title>Idaho National Lab is recruiting recyclers for a national e-waste collection study</title>
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      <description>The project could influence how electronics are gathered, sorted, and routed through existing recycling networks. Source: Idaho National Laboratory (.gov).</description>
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      <title>USGBC’s TRUE v2 raises the bar on construction waste diversion</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>New certification language could shape how contractors, haulers, and recyclers plan C&amp;D material recovery. Source: Waste Today Magazine.</description>
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      <title>Recyclability gets decided before the package ever reaches the MRF</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Design choices on labels, adhesives, and barriers can change recovery rates and sorting performance. Source: Recycling Today.</description>
      <source url="https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/recycling-starts-at-the-design-stage-dassault-systemes/">Recycling Today</source>
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      <title>Nopetro adds six leaders as it scales RNG and CNG fueling platform</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>The hires signal more investment in fleet fuel infrastructure that haulers may rely on for cost and uptime. Source: Waste Today Magazine.</description>
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      <title>OCC demand, lightweighting and new capacity reshape containerboard markets</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Recycled fiber pricing and export flows matter for MRFs, mills, and haulers moving baled OCC. Source: Recycling Today.</description>
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      <title>DSNY begins Brooklyn Empire Bin rollout, signaling a wider containerization shift</title>
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      <description>New on-street bins could reshape collection access, labor, and carting patterns in dense urban routes. Source: Waste Today Magazine.</description>
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      <title>Seattle moves toward side-guard rules for refuse trucks in city streets</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:19:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>A local equipment mandate could force fleet retrofits and shape future truck specs for urban routes. Source: CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News.</description>
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      <title>Republic Services adds Queen City Disposal in Springfield-area tuck-in deal</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:31:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Another small acquisition signals continued route consolidation and tighter competition for local haulers. Source: Springfield Business Journal.</description>
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      <title>Republic Services settles California Teamsters contract, easing labor uncertainty</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:32:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Labor peace at a major hauler can steady service levels and cost planning in a key market. Source: American Recycler.</description>
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      <title>ReCollective enters Charlotte with doorstep recycling signups now open</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>New subscription-style collection could pressure local haulers on convenience, pricing, and route design. Source: EIN Presswire.</description>
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      <title>Phoenix fire disrupts operations at AIM Recycling facility</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:52:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Facility incidents can tighten downstream capacity and create short-term routing and processing headaches. Source: American Recycler.</description>
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      <title>Sebright spotlights integrated waste-handling gear for transfer and recycling sites</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Equipment that combines multiple handling steps can cut labor touches and simplify high-throughput processing lines. Source: Recycling Today.</description>
      <source url="https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/sebright-products-waste-recycling-handling-equipment-project-showcase/">Recycling Today</source>
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      <title>Reworld elevates Howard L. Lance to CEO as Mohammed shifts to advisory role</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Leadership continuity at a large disposal and energy platform matters for contract stability and capital strategy. Source: Waste Today Magazine.</description>
      <source url="https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/reworld-names-howard-lance-ceo-replaces-azeez-mohammed/">Waste Today Magazine</source>
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      <title>U.S. Steel starts work on $1.9 billion Arkansas DRI plant</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>The project could reshape EAF feedstock competition and influence scrap pricing dynamics. Source: Recycling Today.</description>
      <source url="https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/us-steel-big-river-arkansas-dri-iron-scrap-recycling-substitute/">Recycling Today</source>
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      <title>EOS adds high-volume end-of-life shredding for nonreusable toner cartridges</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=recycling-today-1d301d048c</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>A new recovery path could improve material capture and reporting for office-equipment recyclers. Source: Recycling Today.</description>
      <source url="https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/environmental-office-solutions-unveils-end-of-life-recycling-solution/">Recycling Today</source>
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      <title>Contract watch: Refuse and Recycling Containers</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>City of Clearwater has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-11-12. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
      <source url="https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/myclearwater/projects/312912">OpenGov official bid listing</source>
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      <title>Contract watch: Shipping Storage Containers</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>City of Indianapolis has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-11-18. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
      <source url="https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/indy/projects/317267">OpenGov official bid listing</source>
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      <title>Contract watch: Furnish and Deliver Recycling Carts</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>County of Frederick, MD has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-12-08. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
      <source url="https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/frederickcountymd/projects/311486">OpenGov official bid listing</source>
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      <title>Ready Line: 2026 EZ Pack Peterbilt 520 Front End Loader</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Front End Loader. Rush Crane Systems. $344,000. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems.</description>
      <source url="https://www.rushtruckcenters.com/truck-inventory/619597-peterbilt-520">Rush Crane Systems</source>
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      <title>Ready Line: 2025 Peterbilt 520 Heil Front End Loader</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Front End Loader. location not listed. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory.</description>
      <source url="https://www.trucksandparts.com/trucks-for-sale/garbage-trucks/front-loader/2025-peterbilt-garbage-trucks-for-sale-front-loader-tw1260315fl/">Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory</source>
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      <title>Ready Line: 2025 Heil Mack Te64 28 Yd Half Pack Front End Loader</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Front End Loader. location not listed. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: Trash Trucks Online - front loaders.</description>
      <source url="https://trashtrucksonline.com/category/Garbage-Trucks/Front-Loaders/listings/36053/2025-Mack-TE64-28-yd-Heil-Half-Pack-Front-Loader">Trash Trucks Online - front loaders</source>
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      <title>Ready Line: 2025 Kenworth L770 McNeilus Front End Loader</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Front End Loader. location not listed. $356,900. Verified listing source included. Source: Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory.</description>
      <source url="https://www.trucksandparts.com/trucks-for-sale/garbage-trucks/front-loader/2025-kenworth-garbage-trucks-for-sale-front-loader-tw1260263fl/">Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory</source>
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      <title>Mount Ready: 2027 Freightliner M2 106+</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Conventional Hoist Chassis. Indianapolis. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: Truck Country - new inventory.</description>
      <source url="https://www.truckcountry.com/inventory/truck-inventory/new-inventory/">Truck Country - new inventory</source>
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      <title>Mount Ready: 2027 Freightliner M2 106+</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Conventional Hoist Chassis. Indianapolis. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: Truck Country - new inventory.</description>
      <source url="https://www.truckcountry.com/inventory/truck-inventory/new-inventory/">Truck Country - new inventory</source>
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      <title>Mount Ready: 2027 Freightliner M2 106+</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>ready-line</category>
      <description>Conventional Hoist Chassis. Indianapolis. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: Truck Country - new inventory.</description>
      <source url="https://www.truckcountry.com/inventory/truck-inventory/new-inventory/">Truck Country - new inventory</source>
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      <title>Mount Ready: 2027 Freightliner M2 106+</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Conventional Hoist Chassis. Lima. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: Truck Country - new inventory.</description>
      <source url="https://www.truckcountry.com/inventory/truck-inventory/new-inventory/">Truck Country - new inventory</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Diesel Refuse Truck Replacement Program</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:53:07 +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>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:53:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>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. 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>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:53:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <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: Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Reduction Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:53:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>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. Source: VW Grant Information.</description>
      <source url="https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Air/Mobile-Sources/VW/VW-Settlement Grants">VW Grant Information</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) Program</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>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. 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, 01 Nov 2026 16:53:07 +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>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:53:07 +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, 01 Nov 2026 16:53:07 +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>Compliance watch: Hazardous Waste Transportation</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:51 +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>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:51 +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>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:51 +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>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:51 +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>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:51 +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>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:51 +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>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:51 +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>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:51 +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: Arizona Chapter Annual Meeting &amp; Golf Tournament</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>National Waste &amp; Recycling Association. Nov 5, 2026. Talking Stick Golf Club &amp; Resort – Scottsdale, AZ. Source: National Waste &amp; Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://wasterecycling.org/event/arizona-chapter-golf-tournament/">National Waste &amp; Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Packaging Producer Responsibility Advisory Board Meeting</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:packaging-producer-responsibility-advisory-board-meeting-2026-11-06-b043796af6</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:50:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>CalRecycle. Nov 6, 2026. unknown. Source: CalRecycle.</description>
      <source url="https://calrecycle.ca.gov/event/packaging-producer-responsibility-board-november-meeting/">CalRecycle</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: EANE: Discovery Tour</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:22:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>Northeast Recycling Council. Nov 7, 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: UN Climate Change Conference – COP31</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>International Solid Waste Association. Nov 9, 2026. Antalya, Türkiye. Source: International Solid Waste Association.</description>
      <source url="https://www.iswa.org/event/un-climate-change-conference-cop31/">International Solid Waste Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: 2026 ISWA World Congress</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:2026-iswa-world-congress-2026-11-09-b919034adf</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>International Solid Waste Association. Nov 9, 2026. London, United Kingdom. Source: International Solid Waste Association.</description>
      <source url="https://www.iswa.org/event/2026-iswa-world-congress/">International Solid Waste Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: RCRA/DOT HazMat Training | calrma-association</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>California Resource Management Association. Nov 9, 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: Florida Chapter Annual Meeting &amp; Networking Event</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:florida-chapter-annual-meeting-networking-event-2026-11-11-a29a131310</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>National Waste &amp; Recycling Association. Nov 11, 2026. Drive Shack – West Palm Beach, FL. Source: National Waste &amp; Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://wasterecycling.org/event/florida-chapter-annual-meeting-networking-event/">National Waste &amp; Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Ohio Annual Meeting</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>National Waste &amp; Recycling Association. Nov 12, 2026. The Athletic Club of Columbus – Columbus, OH. Source: National Waste &amp; Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://wasterecycling.org/event/ohio-annual-meeting/">National Waste &amp; Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Production Operator</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <description>Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/oGVNAfwI">Autocar</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Production Supervisor</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <description>Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/oRywAfwf">Autocar</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Prototype Engineering Technician</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oacyafw4</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/oACyAfw4">Autocar</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Quality Inspector</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o96wafw5</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <description>Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/o96wAfw5">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>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <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>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <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>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <description>Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: Ampliroll / Marrel Corp..</description>
      <source url="https://amplirollusa.com/why-contractors-are-switching-to-ampliroll-hooklift-trucks-for-job-site-cleanup/">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>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <description>Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: Ampliroll / Marrel Corp..</description>
      <source url="https://amplirollusa.com/why-contractors-are-switching-to-ampliroll-hooklift-trucks-for-job-site-cleanup/">Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.</source>
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