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1. Issues 6/19/2012 12:00:00 PM Comments

Weighing the Options

By  Carol Brzozowski One of the most critical operations at a waste site is weighing. “Most states require the scales are certified at least once a year and sometimes more,” notes Bob Jozwiak, vice president of sales and marketing for Fairbanks Scales. “Calibration services are critical to the operation. If the scale is not weighing properly, the state will shut down the site.” Meeting the task of accountability in the solid waste industry not only calls for accurate weight, but also ascertaining w...... continue reading

From: MSW Management Topics: Management, Operations, Software
2. The Latest 6/4/2012 7:25:45 PM Comments

GRRN Announces Zero Waste Business Recognition Program

Until now, there was no formal way for businesses to be recognized for achieving Zero Waste according to consistent standards. To address this growing need, the GrassRoots Recycling Network has established a new Zero Waste Business Recognition Program. “Zero Waste has become a buzzword in the media and the community. Schools, grocery stores, and well-known corporations such as Toyota Motor Sales, SuperValu/Albertsons, Ricoh Electronics, Inc, and Sierra Nevada Brewery are embracing Zero Waste goals and a...... continue reading

From: MSW Management Topics: Software
3. Issues 4/23/2012 12:00:00 PM Comments

Scaling Up the Operation

By Daniel P. Duffy

Each load of waste is measured in tons as it comes into the landfill and then gets transformed into cubic yards out on the workface. Though profitability is derived from cubic yardage (which determines air-space utilization efficiency and operational lifetime), a landfill’s cash flow is determined by the ton, since tipping fees are charged on a per-ton basis. In any business, the basic financial input is cash flow. Therefore, much of a landfill’s success depends on the accuracy and efficiency of its tru...... continue reading

From: MSW Management Topics: Software, Technology, Wastes
4. Issues 7/1/2011 12:00:00 AM Comments

Reading the Scales...and More

By Daniel C Brown

A look at transfer station equipment and its management... continue reading

From: MSW Management Topics: Operations, Software, Technology
5. Issues 11/1/2010 12:00:00 AM Comments

Weighing In

By Peter Hildebrandt

Scales and software may be considered the silent partners in the noisy, hectic world of MSW operations.... continue reading

From: MSW Management Topics: Scales, Software, Transfer
6. Issues 1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM Comments

Tracking, Not Typing

By Janis Keating

In addition to monitoring vehicles and drivers' habits, tracking software can also increase office workers’ productivity—by streamlining reports.... continue reading

From: MSW Management Topics: Routing, Software, Technology
7. Issues 6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM Comments

Software Solutions for Hard Times

By Janis Keating

Spending money on scale, routing, and vehicle software can save money by reducing errors and increasing productivity.... continue reading

From: MSW Management Topics: Operations, Software, Technology
8. Issues 11/1/2008 12:00:00 AM Comments

Information Is Profitability

By Don Talend

Capturing weight data as quickly as possible—and integrating it with accounting data—can improve throughput, profitability, and strategic decision-making ability.... continue reading

From: MSW Management Topics: Operations, Software, Technology
9. The Latest 10/14/2008 12:00:00 AM Comments

Interactive Weighing Software

Provides the ability to export scale ticket data to your existing accounting software... continue reading

From: MSW Management Topics: Software,
10. Issues 10/1/2008 12:00:00 AM Comments

Not Your Father's Waste Management Anymore

By Duff Kennedy

Computers are everywhere, and nowhere is that truer than in the waste management industry.... continue reading

From: MSW Management Topics: Management, Software, Wastes

 

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