SWANA Excellence Awards

MRF Upgrades:
A Tale of Three Cities
An aging materials-recycling facility is like an aging car. It may cost more to run and to repair, may not perform as well, and may look old (which could become an issue with the neighbors).
By George Leposky

Landfill Excellence Awards

Practical Advice for Hauling Heavy Equipment
Just as piloting an ocean-going cargo ship differs from paddling a canoe, so driving a tractor-trailer rig to haul a massive bulldozer or excavator differs from driving the family car.
By George Leposky

Environmental Aspects of ADC
The landfill industry has accepted alternative daily cover as a normal, often expected component
of progressive, modern operations.
By Neal Bolton

What Route Should Your Trucks Take With Suspension
Collection vehicles are in for rough duty. Their suspension and brake systems take real beatings—between wet heavy garbage, severe braking, and frequent lifting, stopping, and going.
By Peter Hildebrandt

Selecting Software That’s Right for Your Operation
Over the last several years, there have been significant improvements in the various software packages. But how do you know which package is right for you?
By Lynn Merrill

LFG:
A Silk Purse From A Sow's Ear
Traditional energy resources may be on the wane, but landfills are actively producing supplies by the minute across the country.
By Jim Logan

Landfill Economics Part III:
Closing Up Shop
The last article in this three-part series examines the costs involved in each stage of a landfill’s lifetime, show how to do pro forma statements, and how to finance for anticipated expenses.
By Daniel P. Duffy

Alliance/Waste Management
Reclaiming a coal mine in the “Northern Anthracite Field” of Northeastern Pennsylvania earns ISO 14001.
By John Hambrose

The Tire Shortage:
Managing Opportunity
Planning, tracking performance, air pressure checks, proper tire matching and rotation, proper repairs, and rim maintenance are among the important strategies for coping with the current tire shortage.
By Penelope Grenoble O'Malley

Customize Collection Vehicles:
Safe, Comfortable, and Efficient
We make all kinds of choices when shopping for a personal vehicle, but what kinds of choices does someone in the Municipal Solid Waste Industry have when it comes to collection vehicles?
By Marsha Declue

Green Sweep:
Florida Communities Reel from Hurricanes, Learn Valuable Lessons
Many Florida communities had to clear more post-storm debris than typically collected in an entire year, but Mother Nature’s wrath had just that and more in mind.
By Jonathan Burgiel and Chuck McLendon