https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ Source-linked refuse industry news, contracts, jobs, grants, compliance, events, and equipment availability. en-us Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:28:23 +0000 news-pipeline/scripts/build_distribution_packet.py https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-local-houston-1-7294db2f3e news:registry-local-houston-1-7294db2f3e Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:39:57 +0000 news Camera-based scoring could change how crews document contamination, set-out issues, and service quality. Source: Chron. Chron https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-driver-labor-e99554f05e news:gn-driver-labor-e99554f05e Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:26:47 +0000 news A fatal roadway incident underscores the safety exposure haulers face on high-speed corridors and local routes alike. Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth Star-Telegram https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-casella-1-e99c42a29c news:registry-casella-1-e99c42a29c Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:12:00 +0000 news Any change in liquid-waste handling can alter disposal logistics, costs, and facility throughput for area operators. Source: Maine Public. Maine Public https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-refuse-f4f690a9ef news:gn-refuse-f4f690a9ef Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:06:46 +0000 news The move could signal how the company plans to position itself with haulers, dealers, and fleet buyers. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-dab7c16381 news:gn-big4-dab7c16381 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:26:33 +0000 news Event contracts like this can create short-term hauling, container, and labor demand tied to venue operations. Source: UTV Underground. UTV Underground https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-25b25b684e news:waste360-25b25b684e Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:36:39 +0000 news The new laws could reshape program obligations and operating costs for firms handling covered materials in California. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste-dive-fa1a2a4529 news:waste-dive-fa1a2a4529 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:31:00 +0000 news The city’s enforcement swings show how policy consistency can move capture rates and route economics. Source: Waste Dive. Waste Dive https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-86d2ff9033 news:waste360-86d2ff9033 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 news A quick read on where route economics, policy, and commodity recovery are shifting for operators. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-9207e71102 news:waste360-9207e71102 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news Her work matters because operators and investors rely on better data to guide routes, policy, and capital choices. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-recycling-product-news-5ee271547c news:gn-recycling-product-news-5ee271547c Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:57:02 +0000 news The facility should strengthen dealer support, operator training, and equipment uptime across the Southeast. Source: Recycling Product News. Recycling Product News https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=recycling-today-9b4c001b9e news:recycling-today-9b4c001b9e Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 news The closure could tighten recovered-fiber demand and reshape supply options for packaging customers. Source: Recycling Today. Recycling Today https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste-today-8a6589d224 news:waste-today-8a6589d224 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 news The system could change how cities prioritize crews, equipment, and response times for dumped waste. Source: Waste Today Magazine. Waste Today Magazine https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=recycling-today-d89af284a5 news:recycling-today-d89af284a5 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 news The appeal could shape how packaging fees flow through multistate supply chains and recycling program costs. Source: Recycling Today. Recycling Today https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-256e82d4a5 news:gn-big4-256e82d4a5 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:20:14 +0000 news Incidents like this can trigger safety reviews, insurance questions, and driver training changes across fleets. Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-14e6e4d944 news:gn-big4-14e6e4d944 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:33:31 +0000 news Cart retrieval ahead of a provider change signals route churn, customer touchpoints, and transition costs. Source: Beauregard News. Beauregard News https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-local-denver-1-28f0d8004e news:registry-local-denver-1-28f0d8004e Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000 news New collection rules can change container mix, customer education, and route economics for local operators. Source: Recycling Today. Recycling Today 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-238269 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts County of Hawaii 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/contracts.html contracts:opengov-303828 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts Gainesville Regional Utilities has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-16. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-rush-1932014-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-619597-peterbilt-520 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:07:14 +0000 ready-line Front End Loader. Rush Crane Systems. $344,000. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems. Rush Crane Systems https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-trucks-and-parts-tw1260315fl-ready-line Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:07:14 +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, 20 Sep 2026 13:07:14 +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, 20 Sep 2026 13:07:14 +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, 20 Sep 2026 13:07:14 +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, 20 Sep 2026 13:07:14 +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, 20 Sep 2026 13:07:14 +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, 20 Sep 2026 13:07:14 +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, 20 Sep 2026 14:18:24 +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, 20 Sep 2026 14:18:24 +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, 20 Sep 2026 14:18:24 +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, 20 Sep 2026 14:18:24 +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, 20 Sep 2026 14:18:24 +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, 20 Sep 2026 14:18:24 +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, 20 Sep 2026 14:18:24 +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 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:15:50 +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 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:15:50 +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 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:15:50 +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 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:15:50 +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 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:15:50 +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 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:15:50 +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 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:15:50 +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 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:15:50 +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:fall-safety-standards-meeting-2026-09-28-5a43bb8746 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:02:26 +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/events.html events:maryland-trash-can-open-2026-09-29-58b217d970 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:02:26 +0000 events National Waste & Recycling Association. Sep 29, 2026. Turf Valley Resort – Ellicott City, Maryland. Source: National Waste & Recycling Association. National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:rcon-2026-2026-09-29-c8ae087293 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:02:05 +0000 events International Solid Waste Association. Sep 29, 2026. St. Louis, USA. Source: International Solid Waste Association. International Solid Waste Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:textile-stewardship-informal-regulatory-concepts-workshop-2026-09-29-9fb371c310 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:02:40 +0000 events CalRecycle. Sep 29, 2026. CalEPA Building, Byron Sher Auditorium, Sacramento, CA. Source: CalRecycle. CalRecycle https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:swana-rcon-2026-2026-09-29-d474ea9590 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:01:53 +0000 events Solid Waste Association of North America. Sep 29-Oct 2, 2026. the America's Center in St. Source: Solid Waste Association of North America. Solid Waste Association of North America https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:closed-meeting-iswa-working-group-energy-recovery-2026-10-01-7874332669 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:02:05 +0000 events International Solid Waste Association. Oct 1, 2026. Zurich, Switzerland. Source: International Solid Waste Association. International Solid Waste Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:iswa-beacon-conference-waste-to-energy-in-the-global-circular-economy-2026-10-01-1b2cb9f79c Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:01:25 +0000 events International Solid Waste Association. Oct 1-2, 2026. virtual. Source: International Solid Waste Association. International Solid Waste Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:closed-meeting-iswa-working-group-collection-transportation-technology-2026-10-01-25f457e79b Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:01:43 +0000 events International Solid Waste Association. Oct 1-2, 2026. virtual. Source: International Solid Waste Association. International Solid Waste Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-omzuafwj Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:15:50 +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 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:15:50 +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 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:15:50 +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 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:15:50 +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 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:15:50 +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 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:15:50 +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 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:15:50 +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-battle-motors-formerly-crane-carrier-ccc-mechanic Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:15:50 +0000 jobs Battle Motors (formerly Crane Carrier / CCC). National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: Battle Motors (formerly Crane Carrier / CCC). Battle Motors (formerly Crane Carrier / CCC)