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Scott Edelbach Named President of Trucks & Parts
2026-02-19 14:00:00| Waste Age
Trucks & Parts has named industry veteran Scott Edelbach as President, reinforcing the companys commitment to operational excellence and continued growth across its nationwide truck dealership operations.
Category: Energy and Environment
2026 WWETT Show: This is Our Show
2026-02-19 13:11:11| Waste Age
At the WWETT Show, you can always expect to see the latest innovations, connect with your industry, and enhance your connections for bigger business. The WWETT Show is all about turning your visibility in this industry into new relationships.
Category: Energy and Environment
How Glaciers Smart Robots Ease MRFs Greatest Headaches
2026-02-18 23:03:52| Waste Age
Sometimes, entrepreneurs looking to create a new product opt to start with a problem, then figure out the fix. Thats the trajectory Glacier founders Rebecca Hu-Thrams and Areeb Malik took when they decided to build technology to tackle recyclers most critical pain points.
Category: Energy and Environment
SWANA Partners with Fire Rover to Develop Fire Incident Reporting Tool
2026-02-18 22:58:15| Waste Age
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and Fire Rover have launched a new collaborative webpage dedicated to improving battery safety and preventing fires caused by improperly disposed lithium-ion batteries in the waste and recycling stream.
Category: Energy and Environment
Republic Services Reports Strong Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results, Issues 2026 Outlook
2026-02-18 22:54:19| Waste Age
Republic Services, Inc. reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results this week, highlighting steady earnings growth, margin expansion, and strong cash flow performance while providing guidance for 2026.
Category: Energy and Environment
WWETT 2026: The Rise of Video Training in the Wastewater Industry
2026-02-18 22:22:07| Waste Age
It can't be stressed enough how important training is in the wastewater industry. But as workforce challenges grow and technology advances, the way to communicate knowledge must evolve and adapt. At the 2026 WWETT Show, Joseph Blackman, owner of Vitendo Training Solutions, spoke about this shift in his session titled "Let's Make a Dirty Movie!" Embracing Video to Train Wastewater Professionals." Blackman stressed that the industry must modernize training to preserve expertise and better prepare the next generation of operators.
Category: Energy and Environment
WWETT 2026 Young Professionals, Women of Wastewater Awards
2026-02-18 20:50:32| Waste Age
The 2026 WWETT Show held its prestigious award show in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, putting a spotlight on the young professionals making waves in the wastewater industry and the trailblazing women leading the way.
Category: Energy and Environment
WWETT Show 2026: Day Two Highlights
2026-02-18 02:53:16| Waste Age
The crowd was electric for the show floor opening at the 2026 WWETT Show. Attendees flocked to booths throughout the show to check out live demonstrations and competitions only found in our industry. Also, the fan favorite pin wall drew tons of attention as attendees sought out a pin that matched their personality and place in wastewater.
Category: Energy and Environment
Unlocking Circularity: Expert Perspectives on Battery EPR
2026-02-18 02:15:40| Waste Age
Battery extended producer responsibility (EPR) is surging across the U.S. With 10 states already on board, industry experts predict the trend will sweep through nearly half the country by 2030. Read on for insight from battery EPR gurus from diverse backgrounds.
Category: Energy and Environment
WWETT Show 2026 Day Three Preview: Women in Wastewater Awards, Show Floor Demos
2026-02-18 01:44:45| Waste Age
Day three of the 2026 WWETT Show serves as another historic day in the show's rich history as it will feature the show's first Women in Wastewater awards, dubbed the WoW Awards.
Category: Energy and Environment