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      <description>A reminder that collection reliability depends on staffing, safety, and daily route execution in municipal service. Source: Waste360.</description>
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      <title>Meridian Waste adds 13 McNeilus trucks for Richland County startup</title>
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      <title>EPA recycling education grants push local campaigns beyond basic outreach</title>
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      <description>Grant-backed behavior change can lift diversion, reduce contamination, and shape future collection economics. Source: Waste Dive.</description>
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      <title>Reworld pushes PFAS destruction as a necessary piece of waste strategy</title>
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      <description>The takeaway for operators is whether disposal and treatment networks can handle PFAS without disrupting service or economics. Source: Waste360.</description>
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      <description>Haulers and facilities need tighter handling protocols as battery-related incidents raise downtime and damage risk. Source: Waste360.</description>
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      <title>Circular economy bets are reshaping recycling strategy, but trust and pricing remain obstacles</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Haulers and recyclers need stronger customer messaging and commodity discipline to turn circularity into margin. Source: Waste Dive.</description>
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      <description>More destruction capacity could tighten disposal options and pricing for contaminated streams. Source: Waste360.</description>
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      <title>Central Kentucky garbage and recycling bills rise as fuel costs climb</title>
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      <description>Fuel volatility is feeding through to route pricing, squeezing margins and household affordability. Source: Waste360.</description>
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      <title>McNeilus places 13 refuse trucks with Meridian Waste</title>
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      <description>Fleet deliveries like this signal body supply, replacement cadence, and vendor share in active hauler accounts. Source: Recycling Product News.</description>
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      <description>Cab redesign matters for driver retention, spec decisions, and day-to-day productivity in tough routes. Source: Mack Trucks.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:34:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>A routine ownership move, but one that market watchers will read for sentiment around a major hauler. Source: marketscreener.com.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:29:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>A small insider sale matters mainly as a sentiment read for public-hauler investors, not as an operating change. Source: Stock Titan.</description>
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      <title>SWANA brings training to RCon as operators look for practical workforce tools</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:18:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Association-led training can help haulers and municipal fleets standardize safety and compliance practices. Source: Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA).</description>
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      <title>Denver auditor seeks public tips, with residential waste services already on the list</title>
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      <description>City oversight can affect sanitation staffing, service quality, and how public dollars flow through collection programs. Source: Denverite.</description>
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      <title>Shreveport landfill case could redraw the line between public control and private operation</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>The ruling may shape how much private involvement still preserves flow-control protections for cities and haulers. Source: Waste360.</description>
      <source url="https://www.waste360.com/waste-collection-transfer/shreveport-flow-control-case-tests-public-vs-private-waste-management">Waste360</source>
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      <title>Lytx podcast spotlights how video and AI are changing waste fleet operations</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Connected fleet tools can reshape safety, coaching, and downtime costs for haulers. Source: Waste360.</description>
      <source url="https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/waste-world-episode-66-the-future-of-fleet-technology-starts-with-video">Waste360</source>
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      <title>Contract watch: Authorized Autocar Service, Repair, Maintenance, and OEM Parts</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>City of Pasadena has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-06-11. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
      <source url="https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/263671">OpenGov official bid listing</source>
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      <title>Contract watch: 6100019674 Parts for New Way Refuse Trucks</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>San Antonio, TX has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-06-15. Source: San Antonio official bidding record.</description>
      <source url="https://webapp1.sanantonio.gov/BidContractOpps/Content.aspx?id=6206&amp;page=Default">San Antonio official bidding record</source>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Richland County has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-06-16. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
      <source url="https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/richlandcountysc/projects/264321">OpenGov official bid listing</source>
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      <title>Contract watch: Authorized Battle Motors (Formerly Crane Carrier) Service, Repair, Maintenance, and OEM Parts</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>City of Pasadena has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-06-19. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
      <source url="https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/263677">OpenGov official bid listing</source>
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      <title>Contract watch: Term Contract for Trailer Truck Rentals</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Seminole County has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-07-01. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
      <source url="https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seminolefl/projects/266317">OpenGov official bid listing</source>
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      <title>Ready Line: 2026 Peterbilt 520 McNeilus Front End Loader</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:39:25 +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/2026-peterbilt-garbage-trucks-for-sale-front-loader-tw1260108fl/">Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory</source>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:39:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Front End Loader. Rush Crane Systems. $199,000. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems.</description>
      <source url="https://www.rushtruckcenters.com/truck-inventory/595073-peterbilt-520">Rush Crane Systems</source>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:39:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Front End Loader. Rush Crane Systems. $199,000. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems.</description>
      <source url="https://www.rushtruckcenters.com/truck-inventory/595074-peterbilt-520">Rush Crane Systems</source>
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      <title>Ready Line: 2025 McNeilus Peterbilt 520 Front End Loader</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:39:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Front End Loader. Rush Crane Systems. $199,000. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems.</description>
      <source url="https://www.rushtruckcenters.com/truck-inventory/595075-peterbilt-520">Rush Crane Systems</source>
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      <title>Mount Ready: 2024 Autocar ACX64 Cab &amp; Chassis</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:39:25 +0000</pubDate>
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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>
      <source url="https://www.rdk.com/vehicle-details/new-2024-autocar-acx64-cab-and-chassis-tampa-fl-id-65101106">RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis</source>
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      <title>Mount Ready: 2026 Battle Motors RAIDER (LET2) Cab &amp; Chassis Rear Loader Series</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:39:25 +0000</pubDate>
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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>
      <source url="https://www.rdk.com/vehicle-details/new-2026-battle-motors-raider-let2-cab-and-chassis-rear-loader-series-tampa-fl-id-65101105">RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis</source>
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      <title>Mount Ready: 2026 Battle Motors RAIDER (LET2) Cab &amp; Chassis Side Loader Series</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:39:25 +0000</pubDate>
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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>
      <source url="https://www.rdk.com/vehicle-details/new-2026-battle-motors-raider-let2-cab-and-chassis-side-loader-series-tampa-fl-id-65101107">RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis</source>
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      <title>Mount Ready: 2026 Battle Motors Raider (LET2) Cab and Chassis Front Loader Series</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:39:25 +0000</pubDate>
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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>
      <source url="https://www.rdk.com/vehicle-details/new-2026-battle-motors-raider-let2-cab-and-chassis-front-loader-series-tampa-fl-id-65101104">RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Diesel Refuse Truck Replacement Program</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:07:20 +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, 07 Jun 2026 12:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <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>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:07:20 +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 model year (MY). 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, 07 Jun 2026 12:07:20 +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, 07 Jun 2026 12:07:20 +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, 07 Jun 2026 12:07:20 +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: Fleet Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">funding:afdc-13243-f2704072</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>Colorado. Application close: close date not listed. The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) Fleet Zero-Emission Resource Opportunity (Fleet-ZERO) grant program offers competitive grants to fleets for the purchase and installation of EV charging infrastructure. Eligible applicants include light-, medium-, and heavy-duty fleets; independent owner-operators; charging providers; and property owners, developers. Source: Fleet-ZERO.</description>
      <source url="https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/fleet-zero">Fleet-ZERO</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, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:52 +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, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:52 +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, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:52 +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, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:52 +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, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:52 +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>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:52 +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>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:52 +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, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:52 +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: Annual Awards Gala</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>National Waste &amp; Recycling Association. Jun 10, 2026. Washington Hilton – Washington D.C.. Source: National Waste &amp; Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://wasterecycling.org/event/annual-awards-gala/">National Waste &amp; Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Recycling In America Workshop - June 10-11, 2026 — California Resource Recovery Association</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:recycling-in-america-workshop-june-10-11-2026-california-resource-reco-2026-06-10-5cf18276d7</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:55:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>California Resource Recovery Association. Jun 10-11, 2026. unknown. Source: California Resource Recovery Association.</description>
      <source url="https://www.crra.com/news-and-events/recycling-in-america-workshop-june-10-11-2026">California Resource Recovery Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: SWANA Upcoming Training Events</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:swana-upcoming-training-events-2026-06-10-100b5803f4</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:54:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>Solid Waste Association of North America. Jun 10-11, 2026. virtual. Source: Solid Waste Association of North America.</description>
      <source url="https://swana.org/training-certification/learn-your-way/upcoming-training">Solid Waste Association of North America</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: HWI Summer Summit</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:hwi-summer-summit-2026-06-11-29ec3dabf4</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>National Waste &amp; Recycling Association. Jun 11, 2026. Alston &amp; Bird, LLC Office – Washington D.C.. Source: National Waste &amp; Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://wasterecycling.org/event/hwi-summer-summit/">National Waste &amp; Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: NWRA D.C. Legislative Fly-In 2026</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:nwra-d-c-legislative-fly-in-2026-2026-06-11-2cf82b6270</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>National Waste &amp; Recycling Association. Jun 11, 2026. U.S. Capitol – Washington, D.C.. Source: National Waste &amp; Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://wasterecycling.org/event/nwra-dc-legislative-fly-in-2026/">National Waste &amp; Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: 2026 Virtual California Tire Workshop Series</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:2026-virtual-california-tire-workshop-series-2026-06-11-70299e594a</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:55:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>CalRecycle. Jun 11, 2026. virtual. Source: CalRecycle.</description>
      <source url="https://calrecycle.ca.gov/event/2026-virtual-california-tire-workshop-series-3/">CalRecycle</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Hispanic Waste &amp; Recycling Alliance Meeting</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:hispanic-waste-recycling-alliance-meeting-2026-06-12-857acb3de9</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>National Waste &amp; Recycling Association. Jun 12, 2026. Virtual Meeting. Source: National Waste &amp; Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://wasterecycling.org/event/hispanic-waste-recycling-alliance-meeting/">National Waste &amp; Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: June 2026 CalRecycle Monthly Public Meeting</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:june-2026-calrecycle-monthly-public-meeting-2026-06-16-5c0b516368</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:55:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>CalRecycle. Jun 16, 2026. CalEPA Building, Byron Sher Auditorium, Sacramento, CA. Source: CalRecycle.</description>
      <source url="https://calrecycle.ca.gov/event/june-2026-calrecycle-monthly-public-meeting/">CalRecycle</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: National Fleet Representative - CA, FL, or AL</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <description>Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/oLEnzfw5">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>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <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>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <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>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">jobs:job-american-roll-off-palfinger-mechanic</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:51 +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>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">jobs:job-american-roll-off-palfinger-welding</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:51 +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>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">jobs:job-ampliroll-marrel-corp-mechanic</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <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>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">jobs:job-ampliroll-marrel-corp-welding</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <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>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">jobs:job-autocar-chassis-mechanic</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <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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