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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
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
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
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
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
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