https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ Source-linked refuse industry news, contracts, jobs, grants, compliance, events, and equipment availability. en-us Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:10:07 +0000 news-pipeline/scripts/build_distribution_packet.py https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-refuse-d1869d9f58 news:gn-refuse-d1869d9f58 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:58:37 +0000 news A no-change holiday schedule reduces missed pickups, call volume, and route disruption for local operators. Source: The Boca Raton Tribune. The Boca Raton Tribune https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-refuse-069ee95b21 news:gn-refuse-069ee95b21 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:05:59 +0000 news Contract retention signals route stability for Republic and continuity for local collection economics. Source: Fullerton Observer. Fullerton Observer https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-0e3a9ad27a news:waste360-0e3a9ad27a Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:51:08 +0000 news Packaging choices at big venues can change contamination rates, labor needs, and disposal costs for haulers. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-driver-labor-3e73104fb0 news:gn-driver-labor-3e73104fb0 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:48:26 +0000 news A fatal collection-side event underscores the safety stakes around backing, loading, and yard procedures. Source: FOX8 WGHP. FOX8 WGHP https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-a79899775c news:waste360-a79899775c Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news The awards point to tactics that can improve diversion, public engagement, and technology adoption across the chain. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste-today-43c04a0180 news:waste-today-43c04a0180 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 news The upgrade changes sortation economics and expands accepted materials for a major residential program. Source: Waste Today Magazine. Waste Today Magazine https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste-today-a895b2ea6c news:waste-today-a895b2ea6c Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 news The awards point to where capital, automation, and redundancy are reshaping recycling system performance. Source: Waste Today Magazine. Waste Today Magazine https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-driver-labor-fd2c71867f news:gn-driver-labor-fd2c71867f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:56:49 +0000 news The case underscores how crash response, training, and discipline can affect municipal fleet risk and labor relations. Source: WPXI. WPXI https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-local-columbus-7337be7579 news:gn-local-columbus-7337be7579 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:42:53 +0000 news Holiday pickup shifts can ripple into route density, overtime, and customer communications for city crews and contractors. Source: Cap City News. Cap City News https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-local-columbus-1-d91e8c7763 news:registry-local-columbus-1-d91e8c7763 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:01:33 +0000 news Events like this shape municipal collection logistics and keep banned materials out of curbside streams. Source: cnaw2news.com. cnaw2news.com https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=registry-local-columbus-1-494ac21151 news:registry-local-columbus-1-494ac21151 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:55:00 +0000 news Holiday routing stays intact, so residents and crews avoid a backlog-driven service squeeze. Source: Clinton Herald. Clinton Herald https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-3921d9e21c news:gn-big4-3921d9e21c Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:47:51 +0000 news A read on pricing, volumes, and cost discipline can shape expectations for the rest of the public-hauler group. Source: AD HOC NEWS. AD HOC NEWS https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-ca9ed461a8 news:waste360-ca9ed461a8 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:43:21 +0000 news The ruling could affect program timing, compliance planning, and packaging recovery economics across multiple states. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=gn-big4-06480214d7 news:gn-big4-06480214d7 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:31:22 +0000 news The shift from pilot to operations can expose charging, range, and maintenance tradeoffs that matter to route economics. Source: Work Truck Online. Work Truck Online https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-077a4e55f9 news:waste360-077a4e55f9 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000 news Why packaging claims may matter less than collection, sorting, and end-market realities. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/news.html?story=waste360-589bf64d86 news:waste360-589bf64d86 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news A backlog cleanup can signal route strain, missed service windows, and near-term contract opportunity for operators. Source: Waste360. Waste360 https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-303655 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts City of Norfolk has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-12. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-309511 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts City of Pasadena has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-13. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-305890 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts City of Pasadena has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-13. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/contracts.html contracts:opengov-303828 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 contracts Gainesville Regional Utilities has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-10-16. Source: OpenGov official bid listing. OpenGov official bid listing https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-rush-1932014-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-619597-peterbilt-520 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +0000 ready-line Front End Loader. Rush Crane Systems. $344,000. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems. Rush Crane Systems https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-trucks-and-parts-tw1260315fl-ready-line Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +0000 ready-line Front End Loader. location not listed. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory. Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-trucks-and-parts-tw1260263fl-ready-line Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +0000 ready-line Front End Loader. location not listed. $356,900. Verified listing source included. Source: Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory. Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-trucks-and-parts-tw1260260fl-ready-line Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +0000 ready-line Front End Loader. location not listed. $359,900. Verified listing source included. Source: Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory. Trucks and Parts - garbage truck inventory https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-rush-1817623-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-587500-peterbilt-520 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +0000 ready-line Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems. Rush Crane Systems https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-rush-1927910-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-618771-peterbilt-520 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +0000 ready-line Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems. Rush Crane Systems https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-rush-1927911-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-618772-peterbilt-520 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +0000 ready-line Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems. Rush Crane Systems https://www.thetippingfloor.com/ready_line_stock.html ready-line:ready-rush-1928162-https-www-rushtruckcenters-com-truck-inventory-618822-peterbilt-520 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +0000 ready-line Cabover Refuse Chassis. Rush Crane Systems. Call for price. Verified listing source included. Source: Rush Crane Systems. Rush Crane Systems https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-12342-6fbd73a6 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:27:44 +0000 funding Nebraska. Application close: close date not listed. The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) will provide funding for the replacement of medium- to heavy-duty diesel refuse, local freight, delivery, and maintenance trucks. Old trucks must be replaced with 2019 or newer model year compressed natural gas or diesel engines pursuant to California Air Resources Board Optional Low-NOx Standards. Source: Clean Diesel Rebate Program. Clean Diesel Rebate Program https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-13357-5af09e90 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:27:44 +0000 funding Washington. Application close: July 20, 2026. The Washington State Department of Ecology offers grants for the replacement or repower of medium- and heavy-duty diesel refuse trucks, street sweepers, freight switcher locomotives, port cargo handling equipment, and forklifts with zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) and associated infrastructure. Grants are available in the following amounts: Eligible ZEVs. Source: VW Enforcement Action Grants. VW Enforcement Action Grants https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-12098-20508b05 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:27:44 +0000 funding California. Application close: close date not listed. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) administers the Truck Replacement Program, which provides funding for fleets to replace old vehicles with lower emitting vehicles or to purchase new zero emission, hybrid, or low oxides of nitrogen (NOx) vehicles. Funding is available for the following projects: - Replacement of an engine model. Source: Truck Replacement Program. Truck Replacement Program https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-11973-f716fff6 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:27:44 +0000 funding Connecticut. Application close: close date not listed. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) allocates a portion of its designated funds from the Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust for the replacement or repower of eligible heavy-duty on-road vehicles through its Diesel Emissions Mitigation Program (Program). The Program provides funding in the following amounts. Source: VW Grant Information. VW Grant Information https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-12136-4aa98afd Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 funding Pennsylvania. Application close: close date not listed. The AFIG Program provides financial assistance for innovative, advanced fuel and vehicle technology projects. Projects that result in product commercialization and the expansion of Pennsylvania companies are favored in the selection process. Eligible applicants include school districts, municipal authorities, political subdivisions, non-profits. Source: AFIG Program. AFIG Program https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-12542-d32be8a0 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:27:44 +0000 funding Massachusetts. Application close: close date not listed. Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources' Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV) Trucks Program offers rebates for the purchase or lease of all-electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks, buses, and vans. Eligible vehicles must have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of less than $2,000,000. Rebate amounts are available in. Source: MOR-EV Rebate Program. MOR-EV Rebate Program https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-12218-00e79334 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:27:44 +0000 funding Tennessee. Application close: close date not listed. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) provides funding for the repower or replacement of Class 4-8 school, shuttle and transit buses, Class 4-7 local freight trucks, and Class 8 local freight trucks and port drayage trucks, with alternative fuel or all-electric models. Alternative fuels include, but are not limited to, compressed. Source: Project Solicitations. Project Solicitations https://www.thetippingfloor.com/funding.html funding:afdc-13331-6b5cfb66 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:27:44 +0000 funding California. Application close: close date not listed. The Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles (EnergIIZE), funded by the California Energy Commission, offers grants for the purchase and installation of ZEV infrastructure for MHD electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. Eligible applicants include commercial fleets, station owners, and ZEV infrastructure. Source: EnergIIZE Funding. EnergIIZE Funding https://www.thetippingfloor.com/compliance.html compliance:comp-us-hazardous-waste-transportation-6bbfb249 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:03 +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 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:03 +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 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:03 +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 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:03 +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 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:03 +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 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:03 +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 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:03 +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 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:03 +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:closed-meeting-iswa-working-group-on-governance-and-legal-issues-wggli-2026-10-07-cfdd172d8d Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:53:36 +0000 events International Solid Waste Association. Oct 7, 2026. Paris, France. Source: International Solid Waste Association. International Solid Waste Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:environtec-powered-by-koindustria-2026-10-07-45af807235 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:53:36 +0000 events International Solid Waste Association. Oct 7, 2026. Hungary, Budapest. Source: International Solid Waste Association. International Solid Waste Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:your-one-stop-shop-for-swana-webinars-2026-10-07-cbe0e2f0b1 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:51:41 +0000 events Solid Waste Association of North America. Oct 7, 2026. virtual. Source: Solid Waste Association of North America. Solid Waste Association of North America https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:closed-meeting-iswa-working-group-collection-transportation-technology-2026-10-07-339770aa70 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:53:22 +0000 events International Solid Waste Association. Oct 7, 2026. virtual. Source: International Solid Waste Association. International Solid Waste Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:fila-fall-summit-2026-10-13-fc413023ed Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:52:50 +0000 events National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 13, 2026. Hotel Bourre Bonne – Louisville, KY. Source: National Waste & Recycling Association. National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:swana-webinar-rethinking-organics-diversion-the-shift-toward-integrati-2026-10-14-7e0ddd9a91 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:55:43 +0000 events Solid Waste Association of North America. Oct 14, 2026. virtual. Source: Solid Waste Association of North America. Solid Waste Association of North America https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:kentucky-chapter-annual-meeting-2026-10-15-bed1c4f480 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:52:50 +0000 events National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 15, 2026. Hotel Bourre Bonne – Louisville, KY. Source: National Waste & Recycling Association. National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html events:fall-board-meetings-2026-10-15-64504fba1e Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:52:50 +0000 events National Waste & Recycling Association. Oct 15, 2026. Hotel Bourre Bonne – Louisville, KY. Source: National Waste & Recycling Association. National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-ogvnafwi Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:01 +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 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:01 +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 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:01 +0000 jobs Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar. Autocar https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o96wafw5 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:01 +0000 jobs Autocar. Birmingham, Alabama. not_posted. Source: Autocar. Autocar https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-o7scafwv Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:01 +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 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:01 +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, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:01 +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, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:01 +0000 jobs Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. National / multi-market. not_posted. Source: Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.. Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.