https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ Source-linked refuse industry news, contracts, jobs, grants, compliance, events, and equipment availability. en-us Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:43:02 +0000 news-pipeline/scripts/build_distribution_packet.py https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-local-bay-area-1-f15369ec48 news:registry-local-bay-area-1-f15369ec48 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:20:29 +0000 news Battery diversion affects contamination risk, customer education, and downstream fire prevention for haulers and MRFs. Source: natlawreview.com. natlawreview.com https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=local-public-san-diego-nbc7-c125a8e496 news:local-public-san-diego-nbc7-c125a8e496 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:00:42 +0000 news Border freight delays can ripple into drayage schedules, border-crossing dwell time, and driver safety planning. Source: NBC 7 San Diego. NBC 7 San Diego https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-8cd8c47b7e news:gn-big4-8cd8c47b7e Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:56:12 +0000 news Even isolated truck fires can affect route reliability, equipment downtime, and incident response planning for haulers. Source: Swampscott Tides. Swampscott Tides https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste-dive-5d2d31425d news:waste-dive-5d2d31425d Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:54:00 +0000 news Grant money can shape organics collection volumes, processing capacity, and vendor competition across the state. Source: Waste Dive. Waste Dive https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-5dacaf18df news:gn-big4-5dacaf18df Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:50:44 +0000 news Where the city sends waste can affect tip fees, haul distances, and plant utilization for the whole region. Source: Yahoo. Yahoo https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-dbdde52b64 news:waste360-dbdde52b64 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news Useful for haulers and MRF operators watching contamination, labor demands, and sort-line throughput. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-dc3724ecf1 news:waste360-dc3724ecf1 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news The closure timeline matters for disposal routing, transfer capacity, and post-2028 contract strategy. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-96d1ba6a44 news:waste360-96d1ba6a44 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news A compact RVM can change store-level deployment economics for deposit programs and collection partners. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-109c648769 news:waste360-109c648769 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news Operators should watch the governor’s desk for changes that could alter compliance burdens and material economics. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-wastequip-amrep-galbreath-1-e0bc1950c4 news:registry-wastequip-amrep-galbreath-1-e0bc1950c4 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:43:00 +0000 news Equipment changes like this can affect pickup speed, payload handling, and maintenance planning for container routes. Source: recyclingtoday.com. recyclingtoday.com https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=recycling-today-9c7bc32538 news:recycling-today-9c7bc32538 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 news Earnings guidance points to downstream strength that could support recycled-metal demand and pricing. Source: Recycling Today. Recycling Today https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=recycling-today-d845a91ca8 news:recycling-today-d845a91ca8 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 news Audit-ready documentation and process discipline can reduce friction for electronics and metals recyclers. Source: Recycling Today. Recycling Today https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-18c6565dab news:gn-big4-18c6565dab Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:17:05 +0000 news A reputational win for a national hauler can support customer retention and investor confidence. Source: marketscreener.com. marketscreener.com https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-local-charlotte-5d65ad0210 news:gn-local-charlotte-5d65ad0210 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:44:49 +0000 news A route-level labor story that speaks to retention, morale, and the realities of municipal collection crews. Source: Queen City News. Queen City News https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-local-philadelphia-1-82f57530df news:registry-local-philadelphia-1-82f57530df Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:19:17 +0000 news Any contract change can ripple into route stability, service levels, and public fleet planning. Source: NBC10 Philadelphia. NBC10 Philadelphia https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-wm-1-b17498ba1f news:registry-wm-1-b17498ba1f Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:52:45 +0000 news Labor terms at major haulers can reset wage pressure and operating risk across nearby markets. Source: Waste Dive. Waste Dive https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-292460 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts City of Tampa has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-09-22. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:philadelphia-open-b2728065 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:39:34 +0000 contracts Philadelphia, PA has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-09-22. Source: Philadelphia official PHLContracts bid detail. Philadelphia official PHLContracts bid detail https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-238269 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts County of Hawaii has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-09-24. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-303526 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts Township of Middletown has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-09-25. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-283421 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts Houston-Galveston Area Council has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-01. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-303655 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts City of Norfolk has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-05. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-trucks-and-parts-tw1260315fl-ready-line Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:22:47 +0000 ready-line Front End Loader. location not listed. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory. Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-trucks-and-parts-tw1260263fl-ready-line Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:22:47 +0000 ready-line Front End Loader. location not listed. $356,900. Verified listing source included. Source: Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory. Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-trucks-and-parts-tw1260260fl-ready-line Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:22:47 +0000 ready-line Front End Loader. location not listed. $359,900. Verified listing source included. Source: Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory. Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-trucks-and-parts-tw1260261fl-ready-line Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:22:47 +0000 ready-line Front End Loader. location not listed. $359,900. Verified listing source included. Source: Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory. Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-rush-1817623-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-587500-peterbilt-520 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:22:47 +0000 ready-line Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems. Rush Crane Systems https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-rush-1927910-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-618771-peterbilt-520 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:22:47 +0000 ready-line Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems. Rush Crane Systems https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-rush-1927911-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-618772-peterbilt-520 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:22:47 +0000 ready-line Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems. Rush Crane Systems https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-rush-1928162-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-618822-peterbilt-520 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:22:47 +0000 ready-line Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems. Rush Crane Systems https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-12342-6fbd73a6 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:33:17 +0000 funding 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. Clean Diesel Rebate Program https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-13357-5af09e90 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:33:17 +0000 funding 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. VW Enforcement Action Grants https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-12098-20508b05 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:33:17 +0000 funding 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. Truck Replacement Program https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-11973-f716fff6 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:33:17 +0000 funding 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. VW Grant Information https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-12136-4aa98afd Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 funding 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. AFIG Program https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-12542-d32be8a0 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:33:17 +0000 funding 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. MOR-EV Rebate Program https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-12218-00e79334 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:33:17 +0000 funding 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. Project Solicitations https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-13331-6b5cfb66 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:33:17 +0000 funding 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. EnergIIZE Funding https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html compliance:comp-us-hazardous-waste-transportation-6bbfb249 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:32:29 +0000 compliance U.S. EPA. Confirm EPA ID number, manifest handling, transfer facility limits, discharge response, and state-specific transporter requirements. Source: U.S. EPA. U.S. EPA https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html compliance:comp-us-hazardous-waste-e-manifest-f4495af6 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:32:29 +0000 compliance U.S. EPA. Verify user registration, signature workflow, paper/electronic transition status, and user fees before changing manifest procedures. Source: U.S. EPA. U.S. EPA https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html compliance:comp-us-uniform-hazardous-waste-manifest-system-6750e8e5 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:32:29 +0000 compliance U.S. EPA. Review transporter signature, waste description, emergency response, copy distribution, and state manifest requirements. Source: U.S. EPA. U.S. EPA https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html compliance:comp-us-rcra-regulations-0050f717 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:32:29 +0000 compliance 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. U.S. EPA https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html compliance:comp-us-heavy-duty-vehicle-ghg-standards-phase-3-4fedd83c Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:32:29 +0000 compliance 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. U.S. EPA https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html compliance:comp-us-pfas-cercla-hazardous-substance-designation-ca8cc609 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:32:29 +0000 compliance 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. U.S. EPA https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html compliance:comp-us-industrial-stormwater-npdes-fb00b6f9 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:32:29 +0000 compliance 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. U.S. EPA https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html compliance:comp-us-municipal-solid-waste-landfill-air-rules-99c9e642 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:32:29 +0000 compliance U.S. EPA. Monitor NSPS/EG requirements, state plan approvals, GCCS obligations, emissions thresholds, and reporting deadlines. Source: U.S. EPA. U.S. EPA https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:global-waste-management-symposium-2026-09-18-fc0d1460fa Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:02:37 +0000 events Environmental Research & Education Foundation. Sep 18, 2026. Virtual As organizations work to better understand and communicate their environmental imp. Source: Environmental Research & Education Foundation. Environmental Research & Education Foundation https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:swana-eref-webinar-rising-temperatures-rising-risks-managing-etlfs-eff-2026-09-22-58f302f420 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:36 +0000 events Solid Waste Association of North America. Sep 22, 2026. virtual. Source: Solid Waste Association of North America. Solid Waste Association of North America https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:heartland-conference-2026-09-23-e43bea2d39 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:01:15 +0000 events National Waste & Recycling Association. Sep 23, 2026. Shangri-La Resort, Afton, OK. Source: National Waste & Recycling Association. National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:public-meeting-overview-of-the-2025-california-waste-tire-market-repor-2026-09-23-96104f0413 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:02:26 +0000 events CalRecycle. Sep 23, 2026. CalEPA Building, Sierra Hearing Room, Sacramento, CA. Source: CalRecycle. CalRecycle https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:sustainable-materials-and-recycling-policy-september-2026-09-23-879667d1c0 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:04:05 +0000 events Northeast Recycling Council. Sep 23, 2026. unknown. Source: Northeast Recycling Council. Northeast Recycling Council https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:zero-food-waste-webinars-2026-09-23-5814e84bc8 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:15:39 +0000 events Northern California Recycling Association. Sep 23, 2026. virtual. Source: Northern California Recycling Association. Northern California Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:wisconsin-trash-can-open-2026-09-24-d1d51908bd Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:01:15 +0000 events National Waste & Recycling Association. Sep 24, 2026. The Oaks Golf Course – Cottage Grove, WI. Source: National Waste & Recycling Association. National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:fall-safety-standards-meeting-2026-09-28-5a43bb8746 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:01:15 +0000 events National Waste & Recycling Association. Sep 28, 2026. St. Louis, MO. Source: National Waste & Recycling Association. National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oacyafw4 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:32:28 +0000 jobs Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar. Autocar https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-omzuafwj Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:32:28 +0000 jobs Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Source: Autocar. Autocar https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-american-roll-off-palfinger-mechanic Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:32:28 +0000 jobs American Roll-Off (Palfinger). National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: American Roll-Off (Palfinger). American Roll-Off (Palfinger) https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-american-roll-off-palfinger-welding Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:32:28 +0000 jobs American Roll-Off (Palfinger). National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: American Roll-Off (Palfinger). American Roll-Off (Palfinger) https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-ampliroll-marrel-corp-mechanic Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:32:28 +0000 jobs Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. Ampliroll / Marrel Corp. https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-ampliroll-marrel-corp-welding Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:32:28 +0000 jobs Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. Ampliroll / Marrel Corp. https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-chassis-mechanic Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:32:28 +0000 jobs Autocar (chassis). National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: Autocar (chassis). Autocar (chassis) https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-chassis-welding Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:32:28 +0000 jobs Autocar (chassis). National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: Autocar (chassis). 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