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Virginia Court Weighs in on Refuse Truck Drivers Liability for Ignoring Stop Sign
2024-11-06 15:40:25| Waste Age
In a case regarding the application of sovereign immunity, the Virginia appeals court reversed a lower court's ruling, finding that city garbage truck driver Jason Ellis was not exercising the necessary discretion at the time of a crash to qualify for immunity. The court held that Elliss driving between trash cans was routine, ministerial driving, rather than part of his discretionary duties in collecting garbage, and therefore did not warrant immunity protection.
Category:Energy and Environment
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Berry Finalizes Spin-Off and Merger of Health, Hygiene, and Specialties Division
2024-11-06 15:32:43| Waste Age
Category: Energy and Environment
A Glance at Three Award-Winning Reuse Innovations
2024-11-06 15:24:09| Waste Age
Cummins launched a returnable packaging program using RFID tracking to reduce packaging waste, streamline asset movement, and cut labor costs across its facilities. This initiative, implemented with partner Surgere and extended to suppliers, aligns with Cummins sustainability goals and has already earned recognition from the Reusable Packaging Association.
Category: Energy and Environment