https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ Source-linked refuse industry news, contracts, jobs, grants, compliance, events, and equipment availability. en-us Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:01:25 +0000 news-pipeline/scripts/build_distribution_packet.py https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-0100df061d news:gn-big4-0100df061d Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:38:20 +0000 news The agreement could reset labor costs and reduce near-term service risk in a major Republic market. Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters. International Brotherhood of Teamsters https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-fdcf7c70e9 news:gn-big4-fdcf7c70e9 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:56:10 +0000 news A higher target signals continued confidence in route density, pricing power, and execution. Source: www.marketscreener.com. www.marketscreener.com https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-b5aff90fb6 news:waste360-b5aff90fb6 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000 news A broad market check-in that touches M&A, regulation, and route-level issues affecting operators and investors. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste-dive-7143a3998f news:waste-dive-7143a3998f Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:47:24 +0000 news Packaging EPR and product redesign pressures could reshape collection, processing, and end-market economics. Source: Waste Dive. Waste Dive https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-a121adda52 news:gn-big4-a121adda52 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:43:38 +0000 news Local schedule changes can affect route density, customer notices, and crew planning. Source: am1050.com. am1050.com https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-769116dc55 news:waste360-769116dc55 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news The debate affects collection economics, commodity recovery, and how operators justify diversion investments. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-da6e96c5b9 news:waste360-da6e96c5b9 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news Labor flexibility and small-business staffing patterns can shape margins as composting scales and consolidates. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-a4188c7d80 news:gn-big4-a4188c7d80 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:28:39 +0000 news The questions investors ask on earnings calls often reveal where hauler economics are tightening or holding up. Source: Yahoo Finance. Yahoo Finance https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-waste-connections-1-ed4975575b news:registry-waste-connections-1-ed4975575b Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:22:30 +0000 news Guidance updates from a large hauler can signal pricing, volume, and acquisition momentum across the sector. Source: www.tokenpost.com. www.tokenpost.com https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-driver-labor-cf1a3571f1 news:gn-driver-labor-cf1a3571f1 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:46:00 +0000 news A reminder that crossing discipline and driver training can carry fleet-wide safety and liability implications. Source: Detroit Free Press. Detroit Free Press https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-fb6da9e365 news:gn-big4-fb6da9e365 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:23:04 +0000 news Signals on pricing and tonnage can shape expectations for margin durability across large-route haulers. Source: Morningstar. Morningstar https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-d497b238fa news:gn-big4-d497b238fa Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:21:28 +0000 news Unionization can affect staffing, bargaining leverage, and day-to-day collection reliability at a major hauler. Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters. International Brotherhood of Teamsters https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-waste-connections-1-d5539e0dad news:registry-waste-connections-1-d5539e0dad Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:53:12 +0000 news Signals on margin, pricing, and capital discipline matter for rivals, lenders, and route buyers. Source: marketscreener.com. marketscreener.com https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-local-houston-1-1375445e6e news:registry-local-houston-1-1375445e6e Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0000 news Training partnerships can help operators widen hiring pipelines and reduce onboarding friction in tight labor markets. Source: Recycling Today. Recycling Today https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-5f2489cf9b news:gn-big4-5f2489cf9b Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000 news Fuel volatility can move collection margins quickly, especially for large route networks with limited near-term hedging flexibility. Source: Waste Dive. Waste Dive https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-f719cdda46 news:gn-big4-f719cdda46 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0000 news A read on collection demand that can signal pricing leverage and operating momentum for large haulers. Source: Construction & Demolition Recycling. Construction & Demolition Recycling 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: 2026-10-26. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-312912 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts City of Clearwater has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-11-12. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-311486 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts County of Frederick, MD has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-12-08. 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, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:14 +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, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:14 +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-trashtrucksonline-com-mack-te64-28-yd-heil-half-pack-front-loader-https-trashtrucksonline Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:14 +0000 ready-line Front End Loader. location not listed. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: Trash Trucks Online - front loaders. Trash Trucks Online - front loaders https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-trucks-and-parts-tw1260263fl-ready-line Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:14 +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-rush-1817623-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-587500-peterbilt-520 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:14 +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, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:14 +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, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:14 +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, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:14 +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, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:54 +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, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:54 +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, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:54 +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, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:54 +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, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:54 +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, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:54 +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, 18 Oct 2026 14:05:54 +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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:03 +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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:03 +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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:03 +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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:03 +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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:03 +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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:03 +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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:03 +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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:03 +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:alabama-chapter-meeting-2026-10-27-3f0da5cf81 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:39:38 +0000 events National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 27, 2026. Montgomery – AL. Source: National Waste & Recycling Association. National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:rethink-resource-use-conference-2026-10-27-66e0841da0 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:42:01 +0000 events Northeast Recycling Council. Oct 27, 2026. virtual. Source: Northeast Recycling Council. Northeast Recycling Council https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:iswa-at-cop31-webinar-2-landfill-gas-managing-methane-from-existing-an-2026-10-27-f7bf0ad71b Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:51:07 +0000 events International Solid Waste Association. Oct 27, 2026. Teams (online). Source: International Solid Waste Association. International Solid Waste Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:iswa-s-road-to-cop31-landfill-gas-managing-methane-from-existing-and-l-2026-10-27-01ba52fc42 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:40:21 +0000 events International Solid Waste Association. Oct 27, 2026. Teams (online). Source: International Solid Waste Association. International Solid Waste Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:webinar-supportive-policies-to-increase-the-circularity-of-secondary-r-2026-10-29-bcf344207f Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:40:21 +0000 events International Solid Waste Association. Oct 29, 2026. virtual. Source: International Solid Waste Association. International Solid Waste Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:iswa-at-cop31-live-from-antalya-what-the-negotiations-mean-for-the-was-2026-10-29-8fc8650cee Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:39:56 +0000 events International Solid Waste Association. Oct 29, 2026. virtual. Source: International Solid Waste Association. International Solid Waste Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:iswa-s-road-to-cop31-landfill-gas-managing-methane-from-existing-and-l-2026-10-29-2bbada1a2a Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:23:52 +0000 events International Solid Waste Association. Oct 29, 2026. virtual. Source: International Solid Waste Association. International Solid Waste Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:women-s-council-fall-leadership-conference-2026-11-02-80faee28da Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:39:38 +0000 events National Waste & Recycling Association. Nov 2, 2026. Seattle, WA. Source: National Waste & Recycling Association. National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-ogvnafwi Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:01 +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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:01 +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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:01 +0000 jobs Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar. Autocar https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-otgxafwq Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:01 +0000 jobs Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Source: Autocar. Autocar https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o96wafw5 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:01 +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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:01 +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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:01 +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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:01 +0000 jobs American Roll-Off (Palfinger). National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: American Roll-Off (Palfinger). American Roll-Off (Palfinger)