Solid waste workers experienced higher injury rates in 2024

Solid waste workers experienced fewer recorded illnesses in 2024, but landfill workers reported higher illness cases. BLS ...
Ames Tribune

Citing stress on Boone landfill, cost of waste, Ames may partner with management provider

The City of Ames may be changing the way it collects and disposes of the town's solid waste, citing inefficiencies and cost-cutting initiatives. The Ames City Council discussed switching the city's ...
The Ledger

Here's what you need to know about Polk County's new trash-collection program

Despite Polk County eliminating curbside recycling on Tuesday, most cities from Lakeland to Winter Haven will continue with their programs. Unincorporated Polk County residents will see their trash ...
KHOU 11

Exclusive: Head of Solid Waste Management discusses recycling collection delays with KHOU 11

HOUSTON — Several factors around staffing, equipment and infrastructure have led to a dramatic spike in delayed recycling collection, the head of Houston's Solid Waste Management told KHOU 11 in an ...