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      <description>More paperboard and compostable formats could reshape recovered fiber volumes and packaging mix for recyclers and haulers. Source: Waste Today Magazine.</description>
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      <description>A contamination reminder for municipal programs that can raise sorting costs and lower bale quality. Source: The Mercury News.</description>
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      <description>Contract continuity can stabilize tipping access, but it also keeps scrutiny on disposal costs and siting risk. Source: Metro Philadelphia.</description>
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      <title>Audit says a major NYC private hauler sent MTA recycling to trash</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>A reminder that sorting performance can affect contract trust, downstream disposal costs, and agency oversight. Source: Gothamist.</description>
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      <title>Indiana solid waste districts receive $308,300 in state support</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Small grants can shape local program budgets, equipment buys, and contract timing for haulers and districts. Source: WLFI.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Hot-weather route changes can affect labor start times, contamination risk, and missed-setout complaints. Source: Portland.gov.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>The deal could improve commodity recovery economics for electronics recyclers and expand critical-minerals supply options. Source: Waste360.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:17:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Industrial waste handling is becoming a service opportunity as manufacturers look to simplify separation and recycling. Source: Waste360.</description>
      <source url="https://www.waste360.com/waste-collection-transfer/rockwood-sustainable-solutions-helps-tennessee-industry-navigate-complex-waste-requirements-for-material-separation">Waste360</source>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>New monitoring rules may change disposal, land-application, and food-waste digester economics for plant operators. Source: Waste Dive.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:05:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>WM’s results can hint at pricing discipline, disposal costs, and volume trends across the sector. Source: MarketBeat.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:12:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>A read on WCN can hint at route economics, disposal costs, and demand trends across the North American waste market. Source: StockStory.</description>
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      <description>More battery streams mean more logistics, fire-prevention, and processing work for recyclers and collection partners. Source: Waste Dive.</description>
      <source url="https://www.wastedive.com/news/battery-network-progress-report-2025-collection-fire-prevention/825744/">Waste Dive</source>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:49:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>A useful read-through for haulers and investors watching whether pricing discipline is still offsetting softer demand. Source: Ad-hoc-news.de.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Shows how manufacturing byproduct streams are becoming a service line with route, handling, and liability implications. Source: Recycling Today.</description>
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      <title>Stainless scrap market stays firm, but export buyers still set the tone</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Steady generation and selective demand could pressure margins for processors chasing outlets. Source: Recycling Today.</description>
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      <title>Kinderhook buys Ohio C&amp;D platform with hauling, recycling and landfill control</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Vertical integration can protect margin and strengthen pricing power in construction and demolition markets. Source: Waste Today Magazine.</description>
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      <title>Contract watch: Steel Refuse Dumpsters and Lids (Bid Discount)</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>City of Tampa has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-07-28. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
      <source url="https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa/projects/276560">OpenGov official bid listing</source>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>City of New Carrollton has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-07-31. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
      <source url="https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/newcarrolltonmd/projects/284648">OpenGov official bid listing</source>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>City of Clearwater has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-12. Source: OpenGov official bid listing.</description>
      <source url="https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/myclearwater/projects/276420">OpenGov official bid listing</source>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>City of Saskatoon has a source-linked procurement lead. Deadline: 2026-08-14. Source: SaskTenders official listing RFQ26-0269.</description>
      <source url="https://www.sasktenders.ca/Content/Public/Search.aspx/DownloadList.aspx?competitionNumber=RFQ26-0269">SaskTenders official listing RFQ26-0269</source>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:04:41 +0000</pubDate>
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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>
      <source url="https://www.tlgtrucks.com/trucks-for-sale/new-peterbilt-trucks/tf786182">TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks</source>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:04:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Front End Loader. TLG Used Truck Center - Strafford, MO. $479,479. Verified listing source included. Source: TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks.</description>
      <source url="https://www.tlgtrucks.com/trucks-for-sale/new-peterbilt-trucks/tf791262">TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks</source>
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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>
      <source url="https://www.tlgtrucks.com/trucks-for-sale/new-peterbilt-trucks/tf786181">TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks</source>
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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>
      <source url="https://www.tlgtrucks.com/trucks-for-sale/new-peterbilt-trucks/tf791219">TLG The Larson Group - new Peterbilt trucks</source>
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      <title>Mount Ready: 2024 Autocar ACX64 Cab &amp; Chassis</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:04:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Cabover Refuse Chassis. Tampa, FL. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis.</description>
      <source url="https://www.rdk.com/vehicle-details/new-2024-autocar-acx64-cab-and-chassis-tampa-fl-id-65101106">RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis</source>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:04:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Cabover Refuse Chassis. Tampa, FL. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis.</description>
      <source url="https://www.rdk.com/vehicle-details/new-2026-battle-motors-raider-let2-cab-and-chassis-rear-loader-series-tampa-fl-id-65101105">RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis</source>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:04:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Cabover Refuse Chassis. Tampa, FL. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis.</description>
      <source url="https://www.rdk.com/vehicle-details/new-2026-battle-motors-raider-let2-cab-and-chassis-side-loader-series-tampa-fl-id-65101107">RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis</source>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:04:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Cabover Refuse Chassis. Tampa, FL. price not listed. Verified listing source included. Source: RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis.</description>
      <source url="https://www.rdk.com/vehicle-details/new-2026-battle-motors-raider-let2-cab-and-chassis-front-loader-series-tampa-fl-id-65101104">RDK Truck Sales - mount-ready chassis</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, 19 Jul 2026 11:36:19 +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>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">funding:afdc-13357-5af09e90</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:36:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>Washington. Application close: October 14, 2025. The Washington State Department of Ecology offers grants for the replacement or repower of medium- and heavy-duty diesel refuse trucks, street sweepers, freight switcher locomotives, port cargo handling equipment, and forklifts with zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) and associated infrastructure. Grants are available in the following amounts: Eligible ZEVs. Source: VW Enforcement Action Grants.</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>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">funding:afdc-12098-20508b05</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:36:19 +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>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">funding:afdc-12136-4aa98afd</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>funding</category>
      <description>Pennsylvania. Application close: October 7, 2026. The AFIG Program provides financial assistance for innovative, advanced fuel and vehicle technology projects. Projects that result in product commercialization and the expansion of Pennsylvania companies are favored in the selection process. Eligible applicants include school districts, municipal authorities, political subdivisions, non-profits. Source: AFIG Program.</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, 19 Jul 2026 11:36:19 +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, 19 Jul 2026 11:36:19 +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, 19 Jul 2026 11:36:19 +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, 19 Jul 2026 11:36:19 +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, 22 Jul 2026 09:11:07 +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, 22 Jul 2026 09:11:07 +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>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:11:07 +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, 22 Jul 2026 09:11:07 +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, 22 Jul 2026 09:11:07 +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, 22 Jul 2026 09:11:07 +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>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:11:07 +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, 22 Jul 2026 09:11:07 +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: Woodsy’s Boston Take-Back Event</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:05:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>National Waste &amp; Recycling Association. Jul 22, 2026. West Roxbury, MA. Source: National Waste &amp; Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://wasterecycling.org/event/woodsys-boston-take-back-event/">National Waste &amp; Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Upcoming Annual Meeting July 23, 2026</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:07:09 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Source: Northern California Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://ncrarecycles.org/2026/06/upcoming-annual-meeting-july-23-2026/">Northern California 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-1-25-2026-07-23-50b3ac9195</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:07:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 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>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:10-years-of-public-policies-and-initiatives-8-23-2026-07-23-de38ebb603</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:07:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 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>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:sb1383-edible-food-capacity-planning-studies-1-24-2026-07-23-857cc25e42</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:07:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 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>Industry calendar: SB1383 Edible Food Recovery Data Management, 9/24</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:sb1383-edible-food-recovery-data-management-9-24-2026-07-23-db143b3607</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:07:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Source: Northern California Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://ncrarecycles.org/2024/08/webinar-sb1383-edible-food-recovery-data-management-9-6/">Northern California Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Zero Food Waste Forum Resources and History</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:zero-food-waste-forum-resources-and-history-2026-07-23-ab630241da</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:07:17 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Source: Northern California Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://ncrarecycles.org/activities/zero-food-waste-forum-archive/">Northern California Recycling Association</source>
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      <title>Industry calendar: Zero Food Waste Webinars</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/events.html</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">events:zero-food-waste-webinars-2026-07-23-33b7c9966b</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>events</category>
      <description>Northern California Recycling Association. Jul 23, 2026. virtual. Source: Northern California Recycling Association.</description>
      <source url="https://ncrarecycles.org/zero-food-waste-forum-webinars/">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, 22 Jul 2026 09:11:06 +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, 22 Jul 2026 09:11:06 +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: Quality Technician</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">jobs:job-autocar-autocar-job-omzuafwj</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:11:06 +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: WM Service Manager</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Autocar. Remote, Hagerstown, Indiana. not_posted. Source: Autocar.</description>
      <source url="http://jobs.jobvite.com/autocar/job/o3w7zfwZ">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, 22 Jul 2026 09:11:06 +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, 22 Jul 2026 09:11:06 +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, 22 Jul 2026 09:11:06 +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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      <title>Break Room job lead: Search welding / fabrication openings at Ampliroll / Marrel Corp.</title>
      <link>https://www.thetippingfloor.com/tipping_floor_v2.html#lounge</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:11:06 +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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