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      <description>A stronger quarter can support route pricing power and acquisition currency for a regional hauler. Source: Simply Wall Street.</description>
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      <description>A read on volume trends and margin discipline matters for haulers, suppliers, and investors. Source: Yahoo Finance.</description>
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      <title>JPMorgan trims Waste Connections price target, signaling a softer near-term view</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>A target reset can move the stock and shape how investors read hauler margin durability. Source: ad-hoc-news.de.</description>
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      <title>Waste Connections heads into Q3 with hauler investors watching pricing and volume trends</title>
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      <description>A read on margin discipline and route demand for one of North America’s biggest waste operators. Source: Yahoo Finance.</description>
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      <title>USGBC eases TRUE zero-waste certification as disposal economics tighten</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Updated scoring could make diversion programs easier to sell to facilities weighing landfill costs and capacity. Source: Waste Dive.</description>
      <source url="https://www.wastedive.com/news/updated-true-zero-waste-standard-makes-business-case-for-certification/833462/">Waste Dive</source>
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      <title>Chandler moves ahead with solid waste rate hike, eyes bigger utility increases</title>
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      <description>Rate changes can signal rising collection and infrastructure costs that shape municipal budgeting and resident pricing. Source: ABC15 Phoenix.</description>
      <source url="https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/chandler/chandler-approves-solid-waste-rate-hike-tentatively-approves-water-rate-increases">ABC15 Phoenix</source>
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      <description>Closed-loop battery reuse could lower energy costs and reshape end-of-life EV pack handling. Source: Waste Today Magazine.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Higher steel prices can pressure equipment costs while signaling firmer demand across industrial end markets. Source: Recycling Today.</description>
      <source url="https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/higher-steel-prices-contribute-to-sdis-quarterly-financial-performance/">Recycling Today</source>
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      <title>HyProMag USA adds third mobile HDD system as Texas hub ramps up</title>
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      <description>More mobile separation capacity could improve feedstock handling and customer reach for electronics recyclers. Source: Recycling Today.</description>
      <source url="https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/hypromag-ils-cotec-mkango-hard-drive-pcb-recycling-magent-metals/">Recycling Today</source>
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      <title>Waste Connections heads into earnings with Wall Street looking for $1.52 a share</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:52:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>A read on pricing discipline, volume trends, and margin pressure for one of the sector’s biggest haulers. Source: TradingView.</description>
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      <title>Motive rolls out AI agents aimed at catching fleet issues before they escalate</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:04:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Waste fleets could use this to reduce downtime, missed pickups, and dispatch workload. Source: Waste360.</description>
      <source url="https://www.waste360.com/fleet-technology/motive-launches-agents-ai-that-acts-before-problems-start">Waste360</source>
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      <title>EQT moves to buy Cleanaway, signaling another big shift in waste ownership</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:38:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>A private-equity takeover can reshape pricing power, capital spending, and regional competition for haulers. Source: Waste360.</description>
      <source url="https://www.waste360.com/mergers-acquisitions/eqt-agrees-to-acquire-cleanaway-waste-management">Waste360</source>
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      <title>D.C.’s zero-waste plan shows how policy turns into route-level change</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:21:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Diversion mandates can reshape collection contracts, contamination controls, and processing demand for local operators. Source: Waste360.</description>
      <source url="https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/what-d-c-s-zero-waste-framework-looks-like-on-the-ground">Waste360</source>
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      <title>Bottle bill operators push audits, enforcement and education to curb fraud</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:12:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Fraud drains deposit-system margins and can limit service upgrades for haulers and recyclers. Source: Waste Dive.</description>
      <source url="https://www.wastedive.com/news/bottle-bill-operators-fight-fraud-through-funding-education-accountability/833338/">Waste Dive</source>
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      <title>Coastal Waste’s Trevor Black rises from landfill roots to market leadership</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>A useful look at how operator talent and internal development shape regional growth and retention. Source: Waste360.</description>
      <source url="https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/from-landfill-kid-to-market-area-president-40-under-40-">Waste360</source>
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      <title>Michigan opens grant money for electric refuse truck replacements</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste-today-1175c9c422</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>The program can offset fleet conversion costs and accelerate charging decisions for Michigan haulers. Source: Waste Today Magazine.</description>
      <source url="https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/michiagn-launches-grant-program-to-electrify-waste-fleets/">Waste Today Magazine</source>
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      <title>Contract watch: Rental of CNG Refuse Collection Trucks and Bin Delivery Truck</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>contracts</category>
      <description>City of Pasadena has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-20. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
      <source url="https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/309511">OpenGov official bid listing</source>
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      <title>Contract watch: Trash, Recycle and Waste Removal for Gainesville Regional Utilities</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>contracts</category>
      <description>Gainesville Regional Utilities has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-22. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
      <source url="https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/gru/projects/303828">OpenGov official bid listing</source>
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      <title>Contract watch: Bulk Waste Container and Waste Removal Services</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>contracts</category>
      <description>City of Norfolk has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-26. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
      <source url="https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/norfolk/projects/303655">OpenGov official bid listing</source>
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      <title>Contract watch: Refuse and Recycling Containers</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>contracts</category>
      <description>City of Clearwater has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-11-12. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
      <source url="https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/myclearwater/projects/312912">OpenGov official bid listing</source>
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      <title>Ready Line: 2026 EZ Pack Peterbilt 520 Front End Loader</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Front End Loader. Rush Crane Systems. $344,000. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems.</description>
      <source url="https://www.rushtruckcenters.com/truck-inventory/619597-peterbilt-520">Rush Crane Systems</source>
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      <title>Ready Line: 2025 Peterbilt 520 Heil Front End Loader</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Front End Loader. location not listed. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory.</description>
      <source url="https://www.trucksandparts.com/trucks-for-sale/garbage-trucks/front-loader/2025-peterbilt-garbage-trucks-for-sale-front-loader-tw1260315fl/">Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory</source>
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      <title>Ready Line: 2025 Heil Mack Te64 28 Yd Half Pack Front End Loader</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>ready-line</category>
      <description>Front End Loader. location not listed. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: Trash Trucks Online - front loaders.</description>
      <source url="https://trashtrucksonline.com/category/Garbage-Trucks/Front-Loaders/listings/36053/2025-Mack-TE64-28-yd-Heil-Half-Pack-Front-Loader">Trash Trucks Online - front loaders</source>
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      <title>Ready Line: 2025 Kenworth L770 McNeilus Front End Loader</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Front End Loader. location not listed. $356,900. Verified listing source included. Source: Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory.</description>
      <source url="https://www.trucksandparts.com/trucks-for-sale/garbage-trucks/front-loader/2025-kenworth-garbage-trucks-for-sale-front-loader-tw1260263fl/">Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory</source>
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      <title>Mount Ready: 2025 Peterbilt 520 mount-ready chassis</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>ready-line</category>
      <description>Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems.</description>
      <source url="https://www.rushtruckcenters.com/truck-inventory/587500-peterbilt-520">Rush Crane Systems</source>
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      <title>Mount Ready: 2026 Peterbilt 520 mount-ready chassis</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>ready-line</category>
      <description>Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems.</description>
      <source url="https://www.rushtruckcenters.com/truck-inventory/618771-peterbilt-520">Rush Crane Systems</source>
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      <title>Mount Ready: 2026 Peterbilt 520 mount-ready chassis</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>ready-line</category>
      <description>Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems.</description>
      <source url="https://www.rushtruckcenters.com/truck-inventory/618772-peterbilt-520">Rush Crane Systems</source>
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      <title>Mount Ready: 2026 Peterbilt 520 mount-ready chassis</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>ready-line</category>
      <description>Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems.</description>
      <source url="https://www.rushtruckcenters.com/truck-inventory/618822-peterbilt-520">Rush Crane Systems</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Diesel Refuse Truck Replacement Program</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <source url="https://dee.nebraska.gov/aid/air-loans-grants-rebates/nebraska-clean-diesel-rebate-program">Clean Diesel Rebate Program</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Diesel Emission Reduction Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <source url="https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/volkswagen-enforcement-action-grants">VW Enforcement Action Grants</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Heavy-Duty Truck Emission Reduction Grants - San Joaquin Valley</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <source url="https://valleyair.org/grants/truck-replacement-program/">Truck Replacement Program</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Reduction Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>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.</description>
      <source url="https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Air/Mobile-Sources/VW/VW-Settlement Grants">VW Grant Information</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) Program</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>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.</description>
      <source url="https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/grants-loans-rebates/alternative-fuels-incentive-grant">AFIG Program</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Zero Emission Truck Rebates</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>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.</description>
      <source url="https://mor-ev.org/">MOR-EV Rebate Program</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Vehicle Emissions Reduction and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Project Funding</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">funding:afdc-12218-00e79334</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>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.</description>
      <source url="https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/energy/state-energy-office--seo-/programs-projects/programs-and-projects/sustainable-transportation-and-alternative-fuels/sustainable-transportation-and-alternative-fuels/tennessee-and-the-volkswagen-diesel-settlement1/project-solicitations.html">Project Solicitations</source>
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      <title>Funding watch: Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">funding:afdc-13331-6b5cfb66</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>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.</description>
      <source url="https://energiize.org/funding/">EnergIIZE Funding</source>
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      <title>Compliance watch: Hazardous Waste Transportation</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>compliance</category>
      <description>U.S. EPA. Confirm EPA ID number, manifest handling, transfer facility limits, discharge response, and state-specific transporter requirements. Source: U.S. EPA.</description>
      <source url="https://www.epa.gov/hw/hazardous-waste-transportation">U.S. EPA</source>
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      <title>Compliance watch: Hazardous Waste e-Manifest</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">compliance:comp-us-hazardous-waste-e-manifest-f4495af6</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>compliance</category>
      <description>U.S. EPA. Verify user registration, signature workflow, paper/electronic transition status, and user fees before changing manifest procedures. Source: U.S. EPA.</description>
      <source url="https://www.epa.gov/e-manifest">U.S. EPA</source>
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      <title>Compliance watch: Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest System</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">compliance:comp-us-uniform-hazardous-waste-manifest-system-6750e8e5</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>compliance</category>
      <description>U.S. EPA. Review transporter signature, waste description, emergency response, copy distribution, and state manifest requirements. Source: U.S. EPA.</description>
      <source url="https://www.epa.gov/hwgenerators/hazardous-waste-manifest-system">U.S. EPA</source>
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      <title>Compliance watch: RCRA Regulations</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">compliance:comp-us-rcra-regulations-0050f717</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>compliance</category>
      <description>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.</description>
      <source url="https://www.epa.gov/rcra/resource-conservation-and-recovery-act-rcra-regulations">U.S. EPA</source>
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      <title>Compliance watch: Heavy-Duty Vehicle GHG Standards - Phase 3</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">compliance:comp-us-heavy-duty-vehicle-ghg-standards-phase-3-4fedd83c</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>compliance</category>
      <description>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.</description>
      <source url="https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/regulations-greenhouse-gas-emissions-commercial-trucks">U.S. EPA</source>
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      <title>Compliance watch: PFAS CERCLA Hazardous Substance Designation</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">compliance:comp-us-pfas-cercla-hazardous-substance-designation-ca8cc609</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>compliance</category>
      <description>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.</description>
      <source url="https://www.epa.gov/superfund/designation-perfluorooctanoic-acid-pfoa-and-perfluorooctanesulfonic-acid-pfos-cercla">U.S. EPA</source>
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      <title>Compliance watch: Industrial Stormwater NPDES</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">compliance:comp-us-industrial-stormwater-npdes-fb00b6f9</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>compliance</category>
      <description>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.</description>
      <source url="https://www.epa.gov/npdes/industrial-stormwater">U.S. EPA</source>
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      <title>Compliance watch: Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Air Rules</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">compliance:comp-us-municipal-solid-waste-landfill-air-rules-99c9e642</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>compliance</category>
      <description>U.S. EPA. Monitor NSPS/EG requirements, state plan approvals, GCCS obligations, emissions thresholds, and reporting deadlines. Source: U.S. EPA.</description>
      <source url="https://www.epa.gov/stationary-sources-air-pollution/municipal-solid-waste-landfills-new-source-performance">U.S. EPA</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Minnesota Chapter Annual Meeting</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>National Waste &amp; Recycling Association. Oct 20, 2026. Topgolf Brooklyn Center – Brooklyn Center, MN. Source: National Waste &amp; Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://wasterecycling.org/event/minnesota-chapter-annual-meeting-2/">National Waste &amp; Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Rocky Mountain (CO) Chapter Meeting</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:rocky-mountain-co-chapter-meeting-2026-10-20-e171167a2f</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>National Waste &amp; Recycling Association. Oct 20, 2026. Republic Services – Englewood, CO. Source: National Waste &amp; Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://wasterecycling.org/event/colorado-chapter-meeting/">National Waste &amp; Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: WasteCon 2026</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:40:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>International Solid Waste Association. Oct 20, 2026. Johannesburg, South Africa. Source: International Solid Waste Association.</description>
      <source url="https://www.iswa.org/event/wastecon-2026/">International Solid Waste Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Fleet Forward Conference</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:fleet-forward-conference-2026-10-20-4d10cd14af</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 22:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>Fleet Forward. Oct 20-22, 2026. unknown. Source: Fleet Forward.</description>
      <source url="https://www.fleetforwardconference.com/">Fleet Forward</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: October 2026 CalRecycle Monthly Public Meeting</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:october-2026-calrecycle-monthly-public-meeting-2026-10-20-c709fe19c5</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:40:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>CalRecycle. Oct 20, 2026. unknown. Source: CalRecycle.</description>
      <source url="https://calrecycle.ca.gov/event/october-2026-calrecycle-monthly-public-meeting/">CalRecycle</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Your One-Stop Shop for SWANA Webinars</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:your-one-stop-shop-for-swana-webinars-2026-10-21-66e2c73b3a</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:38:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>Solid Waste Association of North America. Oct 21, 2026. virtual. Source: Solid Waste Association of North America.</description>
      <source url="https://swana.org/events/webinars">Solid Waste Association of North America</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Food Recovery Inspection Training - SB 1383 — California Resource Recovery Association</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:food-recovery-inspection-training-sb-1383-california-resource-recovery-2026-10-21-144f3e9b99</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:41:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>California Resource Recovery Association. Oct 21, 2026. virtual. Source: California Resource Recovery Association.</description>
      <source url="https://www.crra.com/news-and-events/food-recovery-inspection-training-sb-1383">California Resource Recovery Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: 2026 National Zero Waste Conference (Oct 21-22) — California Resource Recovery Association</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:2026-national-zero-waste-conference-oct-21-22-california-resource-reco-2026-10-21-5e4663606a</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:41:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>California Resource Recovery Association. Oct 21, 2026. virtual. Source: California Resource Recovery Association.</description>
      <source url="https://www.crra.com/news-and-events/2026-national-zero-waste-conference-oct-21-22">California Resource Recovery Association</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Production Operator</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <description>Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/oGVNAfwI">Autocar</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Production Supervisor</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-orywafwf</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <description>Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/oRywAfwf">Autocar</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Prototype Engineering Technician</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-oacyafw4</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <description>Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/oACyAfw4">Autocar</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Prototype Technician</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-otgxafwq</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <description>Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/oTgXAfwq">Autocar</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Quality Inspector</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o96wafw5</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/o96wAfw5">Autocar</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Solutions Technician</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o7scafwv</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <description>Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/o7SCAfwV">Autocar</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Search mechanic / repair openings at American Roll-Off (Palfinger)</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <description>American Roll-Off (Palfinger). National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: American Roll-Off (Palfinger).</description>
      <source url="https://www.palfinger.com">American Roll-Off (Palfinger)</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Search welding / fabrication openings at American Roll-Off (Palfinger)</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">jobs:job-american-roll-off-palfinger-welding</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>jobs</category>
      <description>American Roll-Off (Palfinger). National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: American Roll-Off (Palfinger).</description>
      <source url="https://www.palfinger.com">American Roll-Off (Palfinger)</source>
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