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May Fire Report: Lithium-ion Battery Fires Are Everywhere

May 10, 2023

In this month’s column, I highlight recent fire data as well as provide highlights from my education session on fire safety at WasteExpo...

Recycling Plant Fire Leaves One Man Suffering from Burns

Apr 27, 2023

An aluminum recycling plant skid loader caught fire early Tuesday morning and left one individual suffering from...

NWRA Thanks OSHA for Waste Management Guidance During COVID-19

Solid Waste Worker Fatalities Jump After Drop in 2021, SWANA Says

Mar 08, 2023

The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) published its latest data on worker fatalities, noting a...

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Episode 185: 60-minute Snapshot: Safety

Mar 06, 2023

In our latest episode of NothingWasted!, we bring you an important session from WasteExpo: 60-minute Snapshot — Safety. Listen to this discussion that covered workplace safety best practices, tips for preventing and addressing distracted driving...

Former Napa Valley Landfill Worker Seeks $150 Million for Wrongful Termination

Feb 15, 2023

A former Clover Flat landfill worker is seeking $150 million for those affected by alleged unlawful practices...

Fond du Lac, Wis. Recycling Facility Catches Fire

Feb 06, 2023

Material awaiting the shredding process ignited at a recycling facility in Fond du Lac, Wis. Sunday...

Lithium-ion Battery Fires Continue to be a Growing Threat to the Industry

Feb 06, 2023

You cannot read the news without hearing a story about a lithium-ion battery fire incident that occurred in a high-rise building, electronic vehicle (EV), laptop on an airplane, vape in someone's pocket, a fulfillment warehouse and, of course, in...

Moody Landfill Update: ADEM Called Property Fire Hazard Prior to Blaze

Feb 02, 2023

The Moody Landfill fire in Alabama continues to smolder underground more than two months after it began, much to the concern of...

Department of Labor Announces Enforcement Guidance Changes Making Penalties More Effective

Jan 27, 2023

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued new...

Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post 2022 Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses on February 1

Jan 26, 2023

Current and former employees and their representatives are entitled to a copy of the summary or the log upon request.

Waste Pro Drivers and Helpers Earn Over $1 Million in Safety Awards in 2022

Jan 10, 2023

In 2022, Waste Pro proudly awarded 115 employees the company’s coveted Safety Award.

Moody Landfill Burns Underground Prompting State of Emergency Declaration

Jan 04, 2023

A fire that began more than a month ago at Moody Landfill in Alabama continues to smolder, creating "considerable smoke" and environmental hazards, according to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

Waste Industry Drops Ranking in List of Nation's Deadliest Industries

Dec 20, 2022

Refuse and recyclable materials collection has dropped to the 7th most deadliest job in the United States, according to the US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The agency released its 2021 National Census of Fatal...

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