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Inside C&D Recycling: Allen Burns on Diversion, Markets and Industry Trends
2026-03-17 13:00:00| Waste Age
Allen Burns, president of Burns Services, positions the company to process a wide range of C&D streams and work with contracts in the area to increase diversion and connect recovered materials with downstream reuse and recycling markets. In this Q&A with Waste360, Burns discusses trends shaping the C&D recycling sector, the challenges of managing mixed debris and how diversion strategies are evolving as sustainability expectations continue to grow.
Category:Energy and Environment
Waste World - Episode 57: Preserving Knowledge in Wastewater Operations
2026-03-17 12:00:00| Waste Age
In this episode of the Waste World Podcast, Gage Edwards spoke with Joseph Blackman, founder of Vitendo Training Solutions, about how video-based training can help utilities capture knowledge and pass it on to the next generation of workers. Blackmans approach focuses on turning real-world expertise from veteran operators into short, practical training videos that can be accessed in the field when workers need guidance.
Category:Energy and Environment
NTEA Releases 19th Edition of Truck Equipment Handbook
2026-03-16 18:31:35| Waste Age
NTEA The Work Truck Association released the 19th edition of its Truck Equipment Handbook, a comprehensive pocket guide for commercial vehicle components and equipment.
Category:Energy and Environment
Chris Rains Joins Casella in Leadership Role
2026-03-16 18:28:16| Waste Age
Casella Waste Systems, Inc., a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company, today announced that Christopher A. Rains has joined its executive leadership team as Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
Category:Energy and Environment
Decatur, AL to Vote on AI Recycling Upgrades
2026-03-16 14:29:17| Waste Age
Decatur, Ala. is set to vote on a major transformation for the citys recycling efficiency.
Category:Energy and Environment