https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ Source-linked refuse industry news, contracts, jobs, grants, compliance, events, and equipment availability. en-us Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:11:18 +0000 news-pipeline/scripts/build_distribution_packet.py 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/news.html?story=waste360-39f6d903de news:waste360-39f6d903de Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news If customers start valuing downstream carbon cuts, route design and diversion strategy become commercial levers. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-0562bb8135 news:waste360-0562bb8135 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news Storm recovery work affects route backlogs, overtime, and disposal volumes for local operators. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-a53d6fc7e4 news:waste360-a53d6fc7e4 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news Tighter enforcement can reduce cleanup costs and protect drop-off access for municipal recycling programs. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-78a774797d news:waste360-78a774797d Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news Landfill equipment decisions affect uptime, maintenance burden, and crew safety long before they affect headlines. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-driver-labor-3b149990a5 news:gn-driver-labor-3b149990a5 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:26:00 +0000 news A fatal roadway incident can trigger detours, downtime, and renewed attention on driver safety protocols. Source: Yahoo News Canada. Yahoo News Canada https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-574f66f9c2 news:gn-big4-574f66f9c2 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:25:00 +0000 news Local resistance can slow consolidation, affect route control, and reshape pricing leverage for haulers. Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste-today-8e3a6b0507 news:waste-today-8e3a6b0507 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 news A new entry-level twin-shaft model could matter for yards balancing throughput, uptime, and operating cost. Source: Waste Today Magazine. Waste Today Magazine https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-local-san-diego-929a677854 news:gn-local-san-diego-929a677854 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:57:00 +0000 news Municipal fee mistakes can strain collection budgets, trigger customer service volume, and complicate rate-setting. Source: KPBS. KPBS https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=local-public-san-diego-nbc7-b250bfe048 news:local-public-san-diego-nbc7-b250bfe048 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:58:17 +0000 news The mistake underscores how municipal billing systems can create customer confusion and collection-accounting headaches for haulers and cities. Source: NBC 7 San Diego. NBC 7 San Diego https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste-dive-bf351ea1f4 news:waste-dive-bf351ea1f4 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:27:00 +0000 news The pilot could show whether camera-based sortation data translates into better commodity capture and cleaner output. Source: Waste Dive. Waste Dive https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-388b726e20 news:gn-big4-388b726e20 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:56:53 +0000 news A beat from a national hauler can hint at pricing discipline, cost control, and demand trends across the sector. Source: AD HOC NEWS. AD HOC NEWS https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-245fddba39 news:waste360-245fddba39 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 news Rare-earth recovery could improve scrap values and create a steadier outlet for e-scrap and industrial feedstock. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste-dive-c4df673f2c news:waste-dive-c4df673f2c Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:27:00 +0000 news Spent-fuel siting and campus buildout could open niche opportunities for disposal, transport, and site services. Source: Waste Dive. Waste Dive https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-8085877b46 news:waste360-8085877b46 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news The deal signals how brand-funded demand can de-risk new recycling capacity and shape future bale markets. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-2a7c072a2c news:waste360-2a7c072a2c Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news Consolidation can tighten organics outlet options and reshape pricing for haulers moving source-separated food waste. Source: Waste360. Waste360 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-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 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:36 +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 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:36 +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 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:36 +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 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:36 +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 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:36 +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 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:36 +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 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:36 +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 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:36 +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:wisconsin-trash-can-open-2026-09-24-d1d51908bd Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:02:26 +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, 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/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o051zfwp Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:35 +0000 jobs Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar. Autocar https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-ogvnafwi Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:35 +0000 jobs Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar. Autocar https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-orywafwf Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:35 +0000 jobs Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Source: Autocar. Autocar https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oacyafw4 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:35 +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 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:35 +0000 jobs Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Source: Autocar. Autocar https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-ow8hafwf Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:35 +0000 jobs Autocar. Remote, Los Angeles, California. not_posted. Source: Autocar. Autocar https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o7scafwv Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:35 +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 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:35 +0000 jobs American Roll-Off (Palfinger). National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: American Roll-Off (Palfinger). American Roll-Off (Palfinger)