https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ Source-linked refuse industry news, contracts, jobs, grants, compliance, events, and equipment availability. en-us Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:06:22 +0000 news-pipeline/scripts/build_distribution_packet.py https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-local-houston-1-988a7ba24c news:registry-local-houston-1-988a7ba24c Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0000 news A small monthly fee can stabilize service funding, yet operators still have to close the gap on pickup reliability. Source: KHOU. KHOU https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-27efc89aae news:waste360-27efc89aae Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0000 news Safer backing practices can cut injuries, downtime, and claims exposure across collection routes. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-b4affc647c news:waste360-b4affc647c Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000 news Kollekt U.S. could reshape last-mile economics for haulers facing labor, safety, and density pressures. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste-dive-4bef59d5fb news:waste-dive-4bef59d5fb Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:01:00 +0000 news The draft could change how recyclables are documented, audited, and marketed across the value chain. Source: Waste Dive. Waste Dive https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-casella-1-bc171ff5fb news:registry-casella-1-bc171ff5fb Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:24:07 +0000 news Analyst price targets can shape financing, deal appetite, and how the market prices route density. Source: AD HOC NEWS. AD HOC NEWS https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-local-houston-1-06ec89539c news:registry-local-houston-1-06ec89539c Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 news The city’s next moves will shape route costs, service expectations, and enforcement pressure for local operators. Source: Yahoo. Yahoo https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-local-houston-411521bf34 news:gn-local-houston-411521bf34 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:05:53 +0000 news A citywide service overhaul can reshape route reliability, customer complaints, and contractor expectations. Source: Houston Chronicle. Houston Chronicle https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-local-houston-da6fe4fa62 news:gn-local-houston-da6fe4fa62 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:41:24 +0000 news A service gap in bulky-item collection can drive complaints, overtime, and route adjustments for municipal fleets. Source: Click2Houston. Click2Houston https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-recycling-product-news-d65535480d news:gn-recycling-product-news-d65535480d Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:59:01 +0000 news Haulers and processors will need to track new fee flows, reporting duties, and contract impacts. Source: Recycling Product News. Recycling Product News https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-refuse-d1869d9f58 news:gn-refuse-d1869d9f58 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:58:37 +0000 news A no-change holiday schedule reduces missed pickups, call volume, and route disruption for local operators. Source: The Boca Raton Tribune. The Boca Raton Tribune https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-refuse-069ee95b21 news:gn-refuse-069ee95b21 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:05:59 +0000 news Contract retention signals route stability for Republic and continuity for local collection economics. Source: Fullerton Observer. Fullerton Observer https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-0e3a9ad27a news:waste360-0e3a9ad27a Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:51:08 +0000 news Packaging choices at big venues can change contamination rates, labor needs, and disposal costs for haulers. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-8a66926165 news:waste360-8a66926165 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:54:26 +0000 news The deal can improve density and service reach for residential collection in a local market. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-edc4287c46 news:waste360-edc4287c46 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 news A reminder that diversion gains depend on procurement, sortation, and processor economics—not just guest-facing bins. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-driver-labor-3e73104fb0 news:gn-driver-labor-3e73104fb0 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:48:26 +0000 news A fatal collection-side event underscores the safety stakes around backing, loading, and yard procedures. Source: FOX8 WGHP. FOX8 WGHP https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-a79899775c news:waste360-a79899775c Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news The awards point to tactics that can improve diversion, public engagement, and technology adoption across the chain. Source: Waste360. Waste360 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: 2026-10-12. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-309511 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts City of Pasadena has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-13. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-305890 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts City of Pasadena has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-13. 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, 04 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +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, 04 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +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, 04 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +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, 04 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +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, 04 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +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, 04 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +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, 04 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +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, 04 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +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, 04 Oct 2026 15:27:44 +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, 04 Oct 2026 15:27:44 +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, 04 Oct 2026 15:27:44 +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, 04 Oct 2026 15:27:44 +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, 04 Oct 2026 15:27:44 +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, 04 Oct 2026 15:27:44 +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, 04 Oct 2026 15:27:44 +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, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:23 +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, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:23 +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, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:23 +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, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:23 +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, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:23 +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, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:23 +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, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:23 +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, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:23 +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:fila-fall-summit-2026-10-13-fc413023ed Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:52:50 +0000 events National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 13, 2026. Hotel Bourre Bonne – Louisville, KY. Source: National Waste & Recycling Association. National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:swana-webinar-rethinking-organics-diversion-the-shift-toward-integrati-2026-10-14-7e0ddd9a91 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:55:43 +0000 events Solid Waste Association of North America. Oct 14, 2026. virtual. Source: Solid Waste Association of North America. Solid Waste Association of North America https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:kentucky-chapter-annual-meeting-2026-10-15-bed1c4f480 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:52:50 +0000 events National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 15, 2026. Hotel Bourre Bonne – Louisville, KY. Source: National Waste & Recycling Association. National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:fall-board-meetings-2026-10-15-64504fba1e Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:52:50 +0000 events National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 15, 2026. Hotel Bourre Bonne – Louisville, KY. Source: National Waste & Recycling Association. National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:hwi-fall-summit-2026-10-16-c36aec2633 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:52:50 +0000 events National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 16, 2026. Hotel Bourre Bonne – Louisville, KY. Source: National Waste & Recycling Association. National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:webinar-waste-reduction-from-hotels-lodging-10-19-2026-california-reso-2026-10-19-032a0707e2 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:54:10 +0000 events California Resource Recovery Association. Oct 19, 2026. virtual. Source: California Resource Recovery Association. California Resource Recovery Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:minnesota-chapter-annual-meeting-2026-10-20-e400bf8b74 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:52:50 +0000 events National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 20, 2026. Topgolf Brooklyn Center – Brooklyn Center, MN. Source: National Waste & Recycling Association. National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:rocky-mountain-co-chapter-meeting-2026-10-20-e171167a2f Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:52:50 +0000 events National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 20, 2026. Republic Services – Englewood, CO. Source: National Waste & Recycling Association. National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-ogvnafwi Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:21 +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, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:21 +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, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:21 +0000 jobs Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar. Autocar https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o96wafw5 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:21 +0000 jobs Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar. Autocar https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-ow8hafwf Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:21 +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, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:21 +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, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:21 +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 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:21 +0000 jobs American Roll-Off (Palfinger). National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: American Roll-Off (Palfinger). American Roll-Off (Palfinger)