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Coverage of automated front loader and side loader technology on waste and recycling fleets.

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Single-Stream Stealing
Single-Stream Stealing
Jul 02, 2012
Maybe thieves in Hamilton, Ky., are especially hard up, or maybe they like the ease of stealing something with wheels and a handle, but either way Rumpke garbage and recycling carts are disappearing from the city's streets and police there can...
Automation Showdown
Automation Showdown
Mar 25, 2012
To choose new collection equipment for its single-stream recycling program, Charleston County, S.C., carefully devised a head-to-head contest.
The Pay-As-You-Throw Playbook
The Pay-As-You-Throw Playbook
Feb 27, 2012
Communities detail the challenges and opportunities associated with moving to a pay-as-you-throw waste collection model.
RFID: Recycling Research by Radio
RFID: Recycling Research by Radio
Oct 28, 2011
Through a pilot project powered by radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, Charleston County, S.C., has gained insight into the recycling habits of its residents — and into what the transition to single stream recycling will mean for its...
Automatic for the Hauler
Feb 01, 2011
Haulers find that automated collection improves productivity and reduces injuries.
Trash Truck Truants
Dec 18, 2010
Kids in the town of Taree in New South Wales, Australia, are bored. Really bored. So bored, that the idea of hanging from the back of a moving garbage truck not only seems like a good idea, but the height of entertainment. ...
Down the Tubes
Down the Tubes
Aug 21, 2010
Recently, The Heap has drawn your attention to stories about ...
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