The Baltimore Sun

Baltimore DPW will not suspend garbage collection amid heat wave

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works will not suspend waste collection amid the extreme heat this week, but instead told The Baltimore Sun it has established safety guidelines for workers.

City of Monroe Public Works launching new bulk trash collection initiative

James DeTiege with the City of Monroe Public Works Department joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to talk about The BIG Haul.

Piles of uncollected trash remain in this N.J. city a week after monster blizzard. Here’s what is being done about it.

The City Council bypassed the standard bidding process, approving up to $3 million for 16 new after the February's blizzard ...
Chicago Tribune

Elgin’s switch to new garbage collection company — and new service options — begins Thursday

Lakeshore Recycling Services becomes Elgin’s garbage collection provider starting Thursday, a change that will give residents new options for yard waste and organics services. “Through this ...
WLKY

Trash collection to resume in Louisville Metro with some guidelines following winter storm

A LITTLE BIT OF EXTRA TIME TO GET TO YOUR STOP. AND THE WEATHER FORCED METRO PUBLIC WORKS TO CANCEL TRASH PICKUP LAST WEEK. IT WILL START BACK UP THIS WEEK WITH A FEW GUIDELINES. NOW CREWS WILL BE ...
The Advocate

Garbage issues are piling up across Louisiana, from controversial pickup schedules to higher fees

It smells, it’s expensive, and it’s increasingly controversial. Garbage is a hot issue in the Baton Rouge area, as parishes cut back on collection services and raise rates. But parish leaders say ...