https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ Source-linked refuse industry news, contracts, jobs, grants, compliance, events, and equipment availability. en-us Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:22:01 +0000 news-pipeline/scripts/build_distribution_packet.py https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-driver-labor-f16bc0004b news:gn-driver-labor-f16bc0004b Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:18:38 +0000 news A violent incident on-route underscores safety planning, crew protocols, and site security risks for collection teams. Source: Tampa Bay Times. Tampa Bay Times https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-waste-connections-1-3c0e478f8a news:registry-waste-connections-1-3c0e478f8a Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:13:45 +0000 news Investors and operators will watch whether rate discipline is still offsetting cost pressure across the network. Source: Investing.com Australia. Investing.com Australia https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-d26176e58e news:waste360-d26176e58e Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:57:48 +0000 news An injury at a troubled metal recycling site can mean inspections, disruption, and higher compliance pressure. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-df955f5769 news:waste360-df955f5769 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:54:38 +0000 news Supplier consolidation can change parts access, territory coverage, and competitive pressure for equipment buyers. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-driver-labor-997a77eef6 news:gn-driver-labor-997a77eef6 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:48:12 +0000 news A reminder that contamination and loose sharps can turn ordinary collection into avoidable crew risk. Source: 6abc Philadelphia. 6abc Philadelphia https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=local-public-chicago-abc7-899ff8d26f news:local-public-chicago-abc7-899ff8d26f Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0000 news A reminder that route crews need tighter bulky-item screening and hazardous-waste diversion. Source: ABC7 Chicago. ABC7 Chicago https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-waste-connections-1-243edf5368 news:registry-waste-connections-1-243edf5368 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:37:38 +0000 news Signals on free cash flow and growth appetite matter for route pricing, tuck-in M&A, and capital allocation. Source: Ad-hoc-news.de. Ad-hoc-news.de https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste-dive-1767c965e3 news:waste-dive-1767c965e3 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0000 news Policy could reshape landfill demand, tipping economics, and long-term capacity planning for Ontario operators. Source: Waste Dive. Waste Dive https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-local-denver-1-bc9c9919f8 news:registry-local-denver-1-bc9c9919f8 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:14:52 +0000 news More curbside participation can lift tonnage, but it also tests sorting capacity, contamination control, and labor planning. Source: Denver7. Denver7 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste-today-d13061f976 news:waste-today-d13061f976 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 news The buyout adds route density in a seasonal mountain market and extends Recology’s regional footprint. Source: Waste Today Magazine. Waste Today Magazine https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=recycling-today-f59cbbcd84 news:recycling-today-f59cbbcd84 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 news More integrated maintenance software can reduce downtime and simplify systems for metal recycling yards. Source: Recycling Today. Recycling Today https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=recycling-today-d63c0b0317 news:recycling-today-d63c0b0317 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 news Stronger recycled-content margins signal steady demand for secondary aluminum and value-added premiums. Source: Recycling Today. Recycling Today https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste-today-2c59214eae news:waste-today-2c59214eae Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 news More paperboard and compostable formats could reshape recovered fiber volumes and packaging mix for recyclers and haulers. Source: Waste Today Magazine. Waste Today Magazine https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-local-san-jose-c45639e263 news:gn-local-san-jose-c45639e263 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:57:30 +0000 news A contamination reminder for municipal programs that can raise sorting costs and lower bale quality. Source: The Mercury News. The Mercury News https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-local-philadelphia-1-9a0b6fa639 news:registry-local-philadelphia-1-9a0b6fa639 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:47:19 +0000 news Contract continuity can stabilize tipping access, but it also keeps scrutiny on disposal costs and siting risk. Source: Metro Philadelphia. Metro Philadelphia https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-regional-haulers-0ee6b969cf news:gn-regional-haulers-0ee6b969cf Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:25:00 +0000 news Public agencies can leak real money when diversion rules and disposal handling are not built into operations. Source: New York Post. New York Post https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-276560 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts City of Tampa has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-07-28. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-285832 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts City of Tampa has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-07-29. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-285758 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts City of Tampa has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-07-29. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-284648 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts City of New Carrollton has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-07-31. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-276420 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts City of Clearwater has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-12. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:sasktenders-rfq26-0269 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts City of Saskatoon has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-14. Source: SaskTenders official listing RFQ26-0269. SaskTenders official listing RFQ26-0269 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-tlg-tf786182-2026-peterbilt-520 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:04:41 +0000 ready-line Front End Loader. TLG Peterbilt - Charlotte - Charlotte, NC. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks. TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-tlg-tf791262-2026-peterbilt-520 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:04:41 +0000 ready-line Front End Loader. TLG Used Truck Center - Strafford, MO. $479,479. Verified listing source included. Source: TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks. TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-tlg-tf786181-2026-peterbilt-520 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:04:41 +0000 ready-line Front End Loader. TLG Used Truck Center - Strafford, MO. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks. TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-tlg-tf791219-2026-peterbilt-520 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:04:41 +0000 ready-line Front End Loader. TLG Peterbilt - Dayton - Tipp City, OH. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks. TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-rdk-65101106-autocarccfl Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:04:41 +0000 ready-line Cabover Refuse Chassis. Tampa, FL. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis. RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-rdk-65101105-bmcab-chassirl Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:04:41 +0000 ready-line Cabover Refuse Chassis. Tampa, FL. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis. RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-rdk-65101107-bmcab-chassisl Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:04:41 +0000 ready-line Cabover Refuse Chassis. Tampa, FL. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis. RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-rdk-65101104-bmcab-chassifl Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:04:41 +0000 ready-line Cabover Refuse Chassis. Tampa, FL. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis. RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-12342-6fbd73a6 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:36:19 +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, 19 Jul 2026 11:36:19 +0000 funding 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. VW Enforcement Action Grants https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-12098-20508b05 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:36:19 +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-12136-4aa98afd Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 funding 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. AFIG Program https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-12542-d32be8a0 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:36:19 +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, 19 Jul 2026 11:36:19 +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, 19 Jul 2026 11:36:19 +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/funding.html funding:afdc-12504-eec23a0d Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:36:19 +0000 funding California. Application close: close date not listed. The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) provides grants to offset the costs of zero-emission (zero tailpipe emission) heavy-duty vehicles that reduce on-road emissions within Santa Barbara County. Eligible projects include the replacement of commercial trucks and buses, transit buses, authorized emergency vehicle, transportation. Source: Clean Air Grants for On-Road Vehicles. Clean Air Grants for On-Road Vehicles https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html compliance:comp-us-hazardous-waste-transportation-6bbfb249 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +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 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +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 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +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 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +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 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +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 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +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 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +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 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +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:woodsy-s-boston-take-back-event-2026-07-22-63dbbf27a2 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:05:14 +0000 events National Waste & Recycling Association. Jul 22, 2026. West Roxbury, MA. Source: National Waste & Recycling Association. National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:upcoming-annual-meeting-july-23-2026-2026-07-23-ecf2df4199 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:07:09 +0000 events Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Source: Northern California Recycling Association. Northern California Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:zfw-dei-virtual-workshop-1-25-2026-07-23-50b3ac9195 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:07:10 +0000 events Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Source: Northern California Recycling Association. Northern California Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:10-years-of-public-policies-and-initiatives-8-23-2026-07-23-de38ebb603 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:07:15 +0000 events Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Source: Northern California Recycling Association. Northern California Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:sb1383-edible-food-capacity-planning-studies-1-24-2026-07-23-857cc25e42 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:07:14 +0000 events Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Source: Northern California Recycling Association. Northern California Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:sb1383-edible-food-recovery-data-management-9-24-2026-07-23-db143b3607 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:07:12 +0000 events Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Source: Northern California Recycling Association. Northern California Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:zero-food-waste-forum-resources-and-history-2026-07-23-ab630241da Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:07:17 +0000 events Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Source: Northern California Recycling Association. Northern California Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:zero-food-waste-webinars-2026-07-23-33b7c9966b Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:07:02 +0000 events Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Source: Northern California Recycling Association. Northern California Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oc11zfwx Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:10:57 +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 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:10:57 +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 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:10:57 +0000 jobs Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Source: Autocar. Autocar https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o3w7zfwz Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:10:57 +0000 jobs Autocar. Remote, Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Source: Autocar. Autocar https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-american-roll-off-palfinger-mechanic Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:10:57 +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 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:10:57 +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 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:10:57 +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 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:10:57 +0000 jobs Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.