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      <description>Local fee changes can alter self-haul volumes, transfer-station traffic, and household disposal behavior. Source: FOX 5 Atlanta.</description>
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      <description>Small rate changes can ripple into household bills, route economics, and private-vs-public service comparisons. Source: CW39 Houston.</description>
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      <description>Landfills and transfer stations now face a clearer compliance and liability backdrop for PFOS and PFOA handling. Source: Waste Dive.</description>
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      <description>A strong growth ranking suggests more operators are buying software to tighten routes, data, and service execution. Source: Waste360.</description>
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      <description>Higher residential rates can reshape municipal budgets, contractor economics, and future bid assumptions. Source: Center for Civic Innovation.</description>
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      <description>The setback keeps uncertainty around compost quality, contamination control, and packaging claims for organics processors. Source: Waste Dive.</description>
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      <description>A permanent CEO can shape integration, sales execution, and service discipline across the platform. Source: Waste Dive.</description>
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      <description>Local collection events can lift diversion rates and reduce contamination pressure on municipal recycling streams. Source: Columbus Telegram.</description>
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      <description>A new plastics-to-oil facility could affect feedstock outlets, permitting risk, and project financing for recycling ventures. Source: Waste Dive.</description>
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      <description>A small but notable ownership move in a top hauler can signal how investors are positioning around waste-sector cash flow. Source: MarketBeat.</description>
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      <description>A small but visible example of how municipal crews handle recovery requests and public trust. Source: Fox News.</description>
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      <description>County of Ocean has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-25. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
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      <description>City of Watsonville has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-27. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
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      <description>City of Watsonville has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-27. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
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      <description>Clay County has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-09-03. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
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      <description>Front End Loader. TLG Peterbilt - Charlotte - Charlotte, NC. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks.</description>
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      <description>Front End Loader. TLG Used Truck Center - Strafford, MO. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks.</description>
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      <description>Front End Loader. TLG Used Truck Center - Strafford, MO. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks.</description>
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      <description>Front End Loader. TLG Peterbilt - Dayton - Tipp City, OH. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks.</description>
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      <description>Cabover Refuse Chassis. TLG Peterbilt - Greensboro - Greensboro, NC. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks.</description>
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      <description>Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems.</description>
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      <description>Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:54:19 +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>Funding watch: Diesel Refuse Truck Replacement Program</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <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, 16 Aug 2026 10:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <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, 16 Aug 2026 10:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <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: 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>
      <category>funding</category>
      <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>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">funding:afdc-12542-d32be8a0</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:48:50 +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>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:48:50 +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, 16 Aug 2026 10:48:50 +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>Funding watch: Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Grant – Santa Barbara County</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">funding:afdc-12504-eec23a0d</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>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.</description>
      <source url="https://www.ourair.org/grants-for-on-road-vehicles/">Clean Air Grants for On-Road Vehicles</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>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:37:46 +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>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:37:46 +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>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:37:46 +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>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:37:46 +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>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:37:46 +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>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:37:46 +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>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:37:46 +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>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:37:46 +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: BBSC Behavior Change Workshop — California Resource Recovery Association</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:35:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>California Resource Recovery Association. Aug 19, 2026. unknown. Source: California Resource Recovery Association.</description>
      <source url="https://www.crra.com/news-and-events/behavior-change-workshop">California Resource Recovery Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Woodsy Take-back Event at IL State Fair</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:17:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>National Waste &amp; Recycling Association. Aug 21, 2026. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed. Source: National Waste &amp; Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://wasterecycling.org/event/woodsy-take-back-event-at-il-state-fair/">National Waste &amp; Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Woodsy Owl Take-back Event with Milwaukee Brewers x WM</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:woodsy-owl-take-back-event-with-milwaukee-brewers-x-wm-2026-08-22-7e2018562e</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:17:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>National Waste &amp; Recycling Association. Aug 22, 2026. American Family Field – Milwaukee, WI. Source: National Waste &amp; Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://wasterecycling.org/event/woodsy-owl-take-back-event-with-milwaukee-brewers-x-wm/">National Waste &amp; Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Northeast Invitational</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:17:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>National Waste &amp; Recycling Association. Aug 24, 2026. Sonny’s Place and GreatHorse – Hampden, MA. Source: National Waste &amp; Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://wasterecycling.org/event/northeast-invitational-2/">National Waste &amp; Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: 2026 Recycling Committee Meeting</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:17:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>National Waste &amp; Recycling Association. Aug 25, 2026. The Goodwin Hotel – Hartford, CT. Source: National Waste &amp; Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://wasterecycling.org/event/2026-recycling-committee-meeting/">National Waste &amp; Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: ZFW DEI Virtual Workshop, 1/25</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:zfw-dei-virtual-workshop-1-25-2026-08-25-da9efe48f6</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:19:22 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>Northern California Recycling Association. Aug 25, 2026. virtual. Source: Northern California Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://ncrarecycles.org/2025/01/zfw-dei-virtual-workshop-1-25/">Northern California Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: 10 Years of Public Policies and Initiatives, 8/23</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:15:52 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>Northern California Recycling Association. Aug 25, 2026. virtual. Source: Northern California Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://ncrarecycles.org/2023/08/webinar-10-years-of-public-policies-and-initiatives-fighting-food-waste-successes-challenges/">Northern California Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: SB1383 Edible Food Capacity Planning Studies, 1/24</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:19:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>Northern California Recycling Association. Aug 25, 2026. virtual. Source: Northern California Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://ncrarecycles.org/2024/01/webinar-sb1383-edible-food-capacity-planning-studies/">Northern California Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Break Room job lead: Head of Vocation-Specific Indirect Distribution and Service Channels</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/o051zfwp">Autocar</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>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/oc11zfwx">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>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <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>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <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: Quality Technician</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Autocar. Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/omzuAfwJ">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>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <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>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <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 mechanic / repair openings at Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: Ampliroll / Marrel Corp..</description>
      <source url="https://amplirollusa.com">Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.</source>
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