Happy holidays! Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at WASTECON庐 at the end of October. We appreciate seeing and talking to you about what is going on in the industry. The event was a great mix of education, networking, keynote speeches, technology showcases, tours, and just having some fun. Check out SWANA鈥檚 event wrap-up on page 74. It was a great way to transition from a focus on waste and recycling to not only focus on those areas, but also resource recovery and management, reuse, repair, and more鈥攊n their new event RCon鈩� debuting in November 2025 in Columbus, OH. We look forward to it!
We have a great issue for you this month. Our spotlight this month is on Whits Services Corporation, a company that has established long-term, sustainable recycling programs for hard to recycle items across the U.S. and other countries. Be sure to check out their story. 鈥淣avigating the Path to Electrification: Balancing Sustainability with the Practical Demands of Refuse Collection鈥� discusses how the push to reduce emissions in the refuse industry continues to grow and that the electrification of collection vehicles plays a central role in achieving these goals, while 鈥淪ustainable Solutions: Reassessing Waste Management Telematics for Long-Term Success鈥� makes the case for embracing technological advancements with a telematics provider that understands what needs to be done to drive the waste and recycling industry forward. 鈥淕et Covered: The Importance of Roll-Off Covers During Storm Season鈥� talks about prioritizing roll-off covers to build resilience for the challenges of storm season, and 鈥淭he Real Value of Automatic Reverse Braking Systems: Safety and Cost Efficiency in Waste Management鈥� says automatic braking systems mitigate risk, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance while protecting both employees and the public, And don鈥檛 miss other great articles on handheld x-ray fluorescence analysis for scrap recycling, industrial camera systems for waste and recycling facilities, processing fluorescent tubes, and more!
Our web series, 鈥淭alking Trash鈥� is a dedicated channel for the waste collection industry shining a light on what happens behind the scenes at waste collection companies. From tours of MRFs and landfills, walk-throughs of yards and truck fleets to informative interviews, Talking Trash at /talking-trash gives you a closer look at what is happening today at leading waste companies. This great section is sponsored by WIS (Waste Innovative Solutions), specialists in waste management software and hardware solutions. Check out highlights on American Waste Control, Penn Waste (a Waste Connections company), Rumpke Waste & Recycling, Waste Pro, and quick insurance tips from the Insurance Office of America. Our latest video is on Rumpke鈥檚 newest Recycling and Resource Center that opened in 2024. As the most technologically advanced recycling facility in North America, it handles 250,000 tons per year. The MRF includes optical scanners with AI to scan materials, state-of-the-art processing equipment, and an interactive education center. Take a look inside the MRF that brings recycling and education to the next level. Keep on the lookout for more to come and let us know if you are interested sharing your story in the future.
Stay safe and healthy!