Health & Safety GFL’s Unifor-represented drivers considering strike vote July 14, 2021 GFL Environmental’s drivers in the Hamilton and Brantford areas are considering a strike vote, according to the Unifor Local 4268 union representing them. “When GFL customers needed curbside and commercial…
Equipment Republic Services takes delivery of first electric refuse truck October 6, 2020 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Republic Services has taken delivery of its first Mack LR Electric waste collection truck. The keys were handed over during a virtual ceremony and press conference Oct.
Equipment Nikola receives order for 2,500 battery-electric waste trucks August 10, 2020 PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nikola has received an order for 2,500 battery-electric refuse trucks, representing what it claims is the largest ever single order for electric waste trucks. Republic Services placed…
Equipment Waste hauler takes delivery of first Autocar DC-64R May 19, 2020 HOUSTON, Texas – Autocar has delivered its first DC-64R conventional roll-off waste truck to WCA Waste Corporation. The company says WCA helped develop specific features and benefits during the product…
Business Management Covid crisis makes waste collector stronger April 22, 2020 Waste Connections has discovered operational improvements as it reacts to Covid-19 challenges
Sustainability Mack leading the charge with electric LR January 9, 2020 ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Mack Trucks has taken the wraps off the industry’s first fully-electric refuse truck to be put into service, a Mack LR Electric, which will soon be deployed by the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY).
Equipment Waste Management rolls out natural gas trucks in London September 16, 2019 LONDON, Ont. – Waste Management is deploying natural gas-fueled refuse trucks on its London, Ont., routes. The company invited local dignitaries and members of the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
Equipment Mack Museum pays tribute to refuse industry June 19, 2019 ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Mack is highlighting the refuse industry through a special exhibit at the Mack Trucks Historical Museum in Allentown, Pa. The exhibit is titled: Keeping America Clean: The…
Equipment Mack debuts electric-powered waste truck May 8, 2019 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack Trucks showcased its LR battery-electric refuse truck at WasteExpo. The demonstration model will begin real-world testing next year with the New York City Department of…
Equipment Mack ups its refuse game during WasteExpo April 24, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack Trucks introduced new features to its LR Model, improved its safety features on refuse vehicles, and said it will have a fully-electric refuse truck operating…
Equipment Mack debuts refuse truck upgrades at Waste & Recycling Expo October 30, 2017 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Mack Trucks has introduced a more ergonomic seat for its LR model in right-hand stand-up/sit-down drive configurations, in response to complaints about the limited range of…
Equipment Driving the new Mack LR refuse truck December 6, 2016 Mack LR brings greater comfort, ergonomics and safety to the refuse truck segment
Equipment Mack brings telematics to LR model refuse truck November 11, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Mack Truck has brought its GuardDog Connect telematics platform to its LR model refuse truck. The system is now available across the entire line of Mack Trucks.
Michelin introduces new wide-base retread for refuse applications April 28, 2016 GREENVILLE, S.C. — Michelin has introduced a new X One XZUS+ Pre-Mold retread it says delivers 50% greater wear life, enhanced durability and scrub resistance for refuse operations compared to…
Toyo introduces new refuse tire March 23, 2015 CYPRESS, Calif. — Toyo Tire has introduced a new regional and urban heavy-duty steer tire it says is ideal for refuse operations. The Toyo M153 features an extra deep, regroovable…
