Podcasts about solid waste

Michael Baldwin, President of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss rail industry issues. Baldwin addressed the push for deregulation, challenges with the Railroad Retirement Board and the importance of state-level engagement in rail safety legislation. Chuck Stiles, Assistant Director of Solid Waste and Recycling Division for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss recent organizing victories, contract negotiations and some of the ongoing challenges in the waste management industry.

In this episode of the Fayetteville 411 we talk to Kala Elenes and the Solid Waste Division about their efforts to keep our city clean and environmentally conscious. We also get to meet the designer of our brand new Solid Waste Mascot, Spiffy!

From the City of Albuquerque's Department of Solid Waste, Alex Bukoski comes in to talk about "Curb Side Green Waste Collection" which will be happening all week thru May 9th. He also talks about hazardous waste, recyclables, and yard waste during Spring. All this on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What really happens to your recyclables after they leave the curb? This week on The Backyard Naturalists, we sit down with Jeff Smithberger, Director of Mecklenburg County's Solid Waste Management Program, for an eye-opening look into the world of local recycling. Serving over 1.1 million residents across Charlotte and surrounding communities, Mecklenburg County's waste management operation is a complex, high-impact effort that affects every household. From curbside do's and don'ts to hidden costs of contamination, Jeff helps us understand what it means to Recycle Right—and why it matters more than ever. Whether you're a seasoned recycler or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable tips, local resources, and surprising facts that will change how you think about your trash. ♻️ In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ The 6 items you should put in your curbside bin—and what to leave out ✅ How contamination is costing taxpayers millions each year ✅ What really happens to recycled materials (hint: road paint, clothing, and more!) ✅ Where to drop off hard-to-recycle and hazardous items in Mecklenburg County ✅ Why wipeoutwaste.com is your go-to recycling resource We also cover how the county transforms yard waste into mulch and compost, hosts free paper shredding events, and provides services that many residents don't even know about.

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Spring Cleaning takes center stage here on Episode 205 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. Boone County Solid Waste District Executive Director Jennifer Lawrence is our guest. She recaps the recent shoe recycling effort. More than 8,000 pairs were donated. Find out how they'll be reused. Jennifer also gets us ready for two other upcoming community benefiting events. Changing Footprints non-profit info: https://www.changingfootprints.org/ Boone County Solid Waste info: https://www.boonecountysolidwaste.com/      

This fall, some homes across Thunder Bay will get a new garbage bin, as the City rolls out its auto-cart program. Later on, the new organics recycling program will also kick off. Solid Waste and Recycling Services Manager Jason Sherband brings us an update on these two programs. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Hall on Monday night.

On the phone-in: The three Rs of waste management seem so simple until it comes time to put out the garbage. What would make you a better recycler? Plus, an open letter urging New Brunswick's premier to declare gender-based, intimate partner and family violence an epidemic.

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Toki Talk: Solid Waste Services and RecyclingJoin us for a tour of the Kestrel Court Recycling Center with Public Works Director, Brian Gottschalk. Learn about the town's solid waste services, including curbside pickup, brown trash, and household hazardous waste disposal. Discover tips on proper recycling and composting, and how to use the recycling equipment at Kestrel Court.

As you may have heard, there are changes coming to your blue bin starting in January, and if you're confused about what that means when you put the bin out on the curb in 2025, you're not alone. You probably want to know what's going on, and how you should react, so due to popular demand, this podcast will ask all the questions about blue box changes you wanted to know, and some of the ones you didn't. Guelph has a history of making history when it comes to the blue box: We were one of the first cities to get one, and we were one of the first cities to make the transition to three streams of waste, and we were one of the first to make the transition to the new bin system. What's next is the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, which is moving the responsibility of collecting recyclables to the producers of those materials. Starting on January 1, 2025, Waste Management Corporation of Canada (WM) will be collecting residential recycling and providing related customer service in Guelph. As you will hear today, you probably won't notice a lot of change to start, but 2025 will be a transition year for not only who collects your blue bin, but what you will be able to put inside it and who else might now get service as WM takes over for the City of Guelph. To understand all this, we're joined by Cameron Walsh, the Division Manager of Solid Waste at the City of Guelph, who will tell you what happens on January 2 when you put your recyclables out on the curb. He will also talk about the process the City has been undertaking to facilitate these changes, what will happen over the course of 2025, the ongoing review of collection downtown, and the impacts on the City's fiscal bottom line. Also, what will the future of waste collection in Guelph look like after 2025? So let's dig into the blue box on this week's Guelph Politicast! You can learn more about the changes coming to the collection of recyclables next year at guelph.ca/waste, where you can also find links to the Solid Waste Master Plan, and other info. Also, if you have any questions, send emails directly to waste [at] guelph.ca. You can also download the Guelph Waste app from the App Store and Google Play, it not only sends you reminders about garbage day, but it can help you sort your waste. The host for the Guelph Politicast is Podbean. Find more episodes of the Politicast here, or download them on your favourite podcast app at Apple, TuneIn and Spotify. Also, when you subscribe to the Guelph Politicast channel and you will also get an episode of Open Sources Guelph every Monday, and an episode of End Credits every Friday.

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes a special Selectboard meeting held on November 12, 2024, and a regular meeting on November 19. He then previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 3. SHOW NOTES — Nov. 12: Meeting Materials, Watch Nov. 19: Meeting Materials, Watch Visit the FY26 Budget page here. View committee vacancies. A Special Representative Town Meeting has been scheduled for Dec. 12 to weigh whether to accept or reject an ordinance change. View the Community Safety project page here. The burn ban was extended to Dec. 2. The Brattleboro-Hinsdale Bridge will open to motor traffic on Dec. 5. Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov

Grove Hill will continue to use Republic Services for its solid waste collections. The City Council Monday accepted Republic's bid for service in 2025. Republic's bid was slightly higher than Waste Management's, the only other bidder, but the council opted to stay with the company because of the service it has provided. Republic's bid for commercial and residential services was ,452.65. Waste Management bid ,073.36, 9.38 less. Despite Republic's bid being slightly higher, it was awarded. Waste Management had previously had the contract but had some complaints during its tenure. Republic also has an office and solid waste transfer station...Article Link

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes Selectboard meetings held on October 30, November 5, and November 12. He then previews a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024. SHOW NOTES — Oct. 30: Meeting Materials, Watch Nov. 5: Special Meeting, Watch; Regular Meeting, Watch Nov. 12: Meeting Materials Visit the FY26 Budget page here. View the Community Safety project page here. A Special Representative Town Meeting has been scheduled for Dec. 12 to weigh whether to accept or reject an ordinance change. A second public forum about the Canal Street Corridor Plan is scheduled for Nov. 14. There is a statewide ban on burn permits has been extended to Nov. 18. View committee vacancies. Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov

In this episode of Roses and Weeds, hosts Julie Goodgame and Adriana Rodriguez welcome Leroy Sparrow, Director of Solid Waste, and Casey Williams, Keep Tyler Beautiful Coordinator, to discuss the current state of recycling in Tyler following the devastating fire that destroyed the Rivers Recycling Center in Kilgore.Leroy provides insights into the challenges faced by the city's recycling efforts in the wake of this crisis, while Casey highlights the available programs and initiatives aimed at helping Tyler residents continue their recycling practices. Together, they explore the importance of community engagement in sustainability and share tips for effective recycling. Tune in to learn how Tyler is adapting and how you can make a difference in your backyard!Roses & Weeds is recorded at the Downtown Visitors Center and is hosted by the City of Tyler's Communication Department. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com and be sure to use #rosesandweeds on all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Selectboard meeting held October 15, 2024, and previews a special meeting scheduled during the Community Safety Fair & Forum and a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 5. SHOW NOTES — Oct. 15: Meeting Materials, Watch View the Community Safety project page here. The Budget Open House is scheduled for Nov. 12. Visit the FY26 Budget page here. A second public forum about the Canal Street Corridor Plan is scheduled for Nov. 14. There is a statewide ban on burn permits in effect through Nov. 11. Helpful info for voters about the General Election. Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov

Dr. Bryan Staley knows a thing or two about waste. In fact, the president and CEO of the Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) is one of the world's leading experts on sustainable waste management and landfill emissions, and he's on a lifelong mission to help scientists, corporations, and individuals alike better understand the impact of what we throw away. For many of us, waste is one of the most immediate climate-adjacent issues, and one of the few that we can significantly influence as individuals. Installing solar panels or buying an EV may not be possible for everyone, but all of us have to take out the trash, and little contributions like knowing what can and can't be recycled or thinking more carefully about what goes in our trash can add up to a big difference. And when individuals, companies, or even entire industries run into questions and concerns about how to best manage their waste, EREF is working hard to provide the answers.The non-profit sits at the intersection of science, business, and scholarship, advancing the circular economy and sustainable resource management through unbiased scientific research and education. Having begun as an EREF scholar himself, for the past 13 years Dr. Bryan Staley has led the foundation as it shapes our understanding of the science behind crucial issues like PFAs (aka forever chemicals), landfill methane capture, and even AI-powered recycling robots to help better manage waste and build a more sustainable world. Hear Bryan share how growing up on a farm taught him the importance of long-term planning, the complexities of how waste breaks down, and why EREF's independent science is a critical tool for anyone committed to understanding and reducing their environmental impact. Episode Highlights:00:00 Bryan Staley on measuring landfill emissions00:49 Conor Gaughan introduces Bryan and EREF05:53 Farming roots, patient planning, and academic trajectory11:06 Waste management, EREF, and eye-opening research programs18:04 Landfill emissions, turning methane into energy, and microbiology24:58 The origin of EREF, expanding the mission, and achieving circulatory 30:04 Core principles, balancing interests, and the science of waste disposal 38:41 Food waste, composting, and the challenge of circular textiles44:07 Innovations to watch and best practices for individual waste management51:37 Finding motivation, defeating defeatism, and remaining optimistic 55:21 Where to learn more56:13 End credits If you liked this episode, listen next to Matt Rogers of Mill Industries on Food Waste, Impactful Product Design, and Innovation.More on Dr. Bryan Staley and EREF:erefdn.orglinkedin.com/in/bryan-staley-b79b6738linkedin.com/company/environmental-research-and-education-foundationAs mentioned in the episode, here is Bryan's thesis, “Environmental and Spatial Factors Affecting Microbial Ecology and Metabolic Activity During the Initiation of Methanogenesis in Solid Waste.” Connect with Conor Gaughan on linkedin.com/in/ckgone and

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on October 1, 2024, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 15. SHOW NOTES — Oct. 1: Meeting Materials, Watch View the Pool Project page here. The pool conceptual designs are here. View the Community Safety project page here. Community Safety Fair & Forum is Oct. 30. Visit the FY26 Budget page here. The Human Services Review Committee is accepting applications. General Election ballots have been mailed to Vermont voters. Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov

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In this episode, we dive into Deschutes County Solid Waste Department's exciting new initiative—the inaugural Drop It, Swap It event!  Designed to reduce waste through community donation and thrifting, the event encourages people to donate unwanted items and swap them for something new-to-you. We sit down with Susan Baker and Jackie Wilson from Solid Waste to learn how this event fosters sustainability, builds community, and helps keep useful items out of the landfill.

A lot of Virginians take the time every day to sort and clean their recyclable materials. Maybe you even think about whether a material is recyclable before you buy it. But what happens after you put your bottles, cans, and boxes out by the curb? This episode, Phil McKalips, Director of Solid Waste for the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority, and Lauren Cutlip, board member for the Virginia Recycling Association, take us on a journey through the afterlife of our trash.     Learn more about VA recycling: https://www.deq.virginia.gov/our-programs/land-waste/recycling/recycling-data/recycling-rate-report#:~:text=The%20calendar%20year%202022%20Virginia,required%20to%20report%20for%202022

Matthew Prince, Solid Waste Superintendent, and Jacob Frederick, Solid Waste Foreman, are our guests on the podcast this week. Tune in and learn about all of the hard work that goes into keeping the County running.

Jordan Hiller  Recycling and Solid Waste Program Coordinator Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste 1419 Holland Road, Appleton, WI 920-968-5721 Jordan.Hiller@outagamie.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appleton-engaged/message

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on June 4 and previews a regular meeting scheduled for June 18. Show notes — June 4: Meeting Materials, Watch The library will close early on June 20 for a network upgrade Fuller Park Public Forum on June 20 Pool Public Forum on June 25 Canal Street Corridor Public Workshop on June 27 For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov

Clark County Solid Waste is launching a monthlong “Secure your Load for Safer Roads” campaign in partnership with Washington State Department of Ecology. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-solid-waste-partners-with-department-of-ecology-for-secure-your-load-for-safer-roads-campaign/ #ClarkCountySolidWaste #SecureYourLoadforSaferRoads #MonthLongCampaign #WashingtonStateDepartmentofEcology #DangerousRoadDebris #Litter #SecureYourLoadDay #ClarkCountyGreenNeighbors #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

In episode 66 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Edgar Castrotello and Shelby Lewis, who are the recycling specialists for the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management. Edgar and Shelby oversee the educational programs and public outreach relating to recycling, composting and waste diversion for the City of Tampa. The Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management provides environmentally safe, time responsive, and cost effective collection, disposal and recycling services for nearly 90,000 residential and commercial customers.

A new transfer facility, new recycling diversion standards and another step toward a new landfill location.  There's lots happening in the world of solid waste.  We spend some time with Solid Waste Director Tim Brownell to explain it all.

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on April 16 and April 25, and previews an upcoming regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 7. Show notes — April 16 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch  April 25: Meeting Material, Watch Provide input about the Solid Waste Program Join us at the Town's first-ever Committee Fair Brooks Memorial Library's Tool Cottage is now open The Town has put out a call for Black artists for its second annual Juneteenth Art Show For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or check it out here.

Calling all household hazardous waste, old unused electronics, scrap metal and more: Earth Day wants you!Calhoun County's Earth Day recycling event will happen Monday, April 22, 2024 from noon to 5:30 PM at Bailey Park, 1350 Capital Avenue NE in Battle Creek, near C.O. Brown Stadium.Click to hear Sarah Lundy, Calhoun County solid waste and recycling coordinator, explain what will be accepted, what won't - and special information about traffic control and wait times.After Earth Day: Several recycling events are scheduled during the year. See the Calhoun County Recycling and Solid Waste event schedule for more details.Episode ResourcesRecycling and Solid Waste websiteBattle Creek Enquirer articleCalhoun County Government websiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM and PM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.

The mission of the City of Perry Department of Public Works is to provide safe, prompt, reliable service to the residents and businesses of Perry.The Department of Public Works is responsible for providing the following major services to the City and its residents:Proactive and responsive customer serviceGeneral maintenance of all streets and rights of waySolid Waste pick up and disposalAesthetically pleasing public facilities and groundsWell-maintained and efficient public facilitiesEffective stormwater system maintenanceIn this episode, Public Works Superintendent Ansley Fitzner sits down with Inside Perry to discuss common solid waste misconceptions and what to expect with the suspension of the recycling program beginning May 2024.Need to report missed trash pick up or other solid waste issues? Contact Public Works at (478) 988-2732 or submit a work order through Perry Points.Learn more about the recycling services suspension.If you like Inside Perry - subscribe and share the podcast with friends and family. The podcast is available on all major podcast platforms.Visit us at perry-ga.gov. We hope to see you around in our amazing community...Where Georgia Comes Together.

In Episode 33 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor are joined by Gosia Stolarska Solid Waste and recycling Program Manager, and Kyle Orr, Casella Market Area Manager, to discuss Shrewsbury's Solid Waste and Recycling Program, the Transition to Casella, and the new updates to the Recycling Program.

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on April 2, 2024 and previews an upcoming regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 16 as well as a special meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 25. Show notes — April 2 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch  Summer Day Camp registrations are open now. The Planning Department is holding an Open House on April 18. Super Fun Bike Day is April 20. For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov

On this episode, we talk to Landfill Superintendent Lee Thomas and Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent LaTravis Jones. They discuss upgrades and changes for their departments. Thanks for tuning in!

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 7. She discussed the latest plan for the Greene Tract, a large, undeveloped section of land in northern Chapel Hill. She also discussed the next moves for Orange County's Solid Waste master plan, and more. The post Orange County: The Greene Tract, Solid Waste Plan, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

There are changes coming to what we all know as the City's Loose Leaf Program this year. Naturally with change comes questions about how the new process will work. Our guest today is Griffin Hatchell who is the Division Manager of Solid Waste Collections with the City's Solid Waste and Recycling Department. https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/18474/36?backlist=%2F

Trash is a big deal. According to the EPA the average American generates 4.9 pounds of solid waste a day. That is nearly 1,800 pounds per year! But not all of that is waste, in fact about 25% or so can be reused meaning that families can literally make a TON of difference by recycling. In this month's episode we spoke with Pickens County's Recycling and Solid Waste Director Kenny Woodard to talk about our recycling operations and how it benefits our county and its citizens. Later in the episode Chairman Stancil answers a listener's question about warming shelters. Remember, if you have question for Kris, send it to us at questions@pickenscountyga.gov. Links: For important information and updates on the county's recycling centers list their website, https://pickensgarecycling.com and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kwoodard17. To learn more about Keep Pickens Beautiful visit their website https://keeppickensbeautiful.org/. If you would like to receive voice, text, or email alerts about emergency developments in the county you can sign up for CodeRED by texting “PCEC” to 99411.

What goes into a city-managed site that supports vulnerable populations? That's what the city of Orillia is investigating. We heard from the Mayor about what that plan could look like. Ever heard of a "Book Sanctuary"? It's where banned and censored books are being saved. And this month, the Innisfil library has opened one at its largest location. We both speak English but... is the latest title from Lindsay author, Heather Bradley. She's our guest for today's books column, fresh off her international launch in Belfast. For many of us, geography class was likely learning about the provinces, territories and the Great Lakes. This morning, we spoke with a teacher being honored nationally for his work combining drones and the environment in the classroom. Have you ever wondered what goes into growing a 375 pound pumpkin? Find out from our conversation with Barrie's Solid Waste operations, who just accomplished this feat.

Director of the Solid Waste and Recycling Division for the Teamsters, Chuck Stiles, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the record-setting contract workers at Waste Management in Chicago just approved. Stiles also talked about the work done by the Division and what this contract means for other disposal workers in the Chicagoland area. Executive Vice President of Policy for PHI, Robert Espinoza, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the work they do for direct care workers. Espinoza also discussed enhancing support for immigrant direct care workers and the economic impact that these workers could have on America.

Listen to Waste Management Senior Principal Jeff Shepherd lead a discussion with Project Managers Jill Hamill and Scott McGourty about their backgrounds and why they chose to pursue careers in the solid waste industry. Our subject matter experts share their thoughts on new technologies, where they think the industry is heading, and advice to new engineers.

This week we dive into the intricate world of waste management with Rachel Lindholm, the Sustainability Specialist from the City of Richfield, Minnesota. In this episode we talk about how Richfield implemented organized collection, managed recycling services and started both a drop off and curb side organics collection system.  Listen in as we nerd out about garbage!Show Notes:Richfield, MN Organics Recycling Informationhttps://www.richfieldmn.gov/residents/garbage_and_recycling/organics_recycling.phpMN PCA Organized Collection Process Flow Chart and Informationhttps://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/w-sw1-16.pdfEureka Recycling MRF Videohttps://eurekarecycling.org/recycling-services/our-recycling-facility/ 

In this episode of the Fayetteville 411, we talk trash with the City of Fayetteville's Solid Waste Division. Learn what right looks like when it comes to household waste and yard waste.

The group cleaning up the AltEn ethanol plant near Mead has a pilot plan for cleaning up the mountain of pesticide sludge. Nebraska Public Media's Elizabeth Rembert reports they'll try moving it to a landfill near an Omaha suburb.

Beginning three months from today, on Oct. 1, 2023, Solid Waste will be implementing route changes to prepare for the continued growth of the City. Listen in to this conversation with Solid Waste Manager Frank Lama as he discusses the reasons for the changes and when they will be happening.

First Aired June 3, 2023The Calhoun County Sheriff's Department and Solid Waste and Recycling Department are teaming up to clean up illegal dump sites in the county. And, as Calhoun County Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator Sarah Lundy tells Community Matters, piecing together clues to find the illegal dumpers can be very fruitful. Illegal dumpers are subject to fines and other costs, as well.Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Recycling and Solid Waste websiteCalhoun County Recycling GuideABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8-8:30 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and a production of Livemic Communications.

On this month's episode of the Future Cities podcast, Alysha Helmrich interviews her colleague, Katherine (Kat) Shayne. Kat Shayne is the CEO of Can I Recycle This? (CIRT). A start-up homed in Athens, GA that helps cities, counties, businesses, and individuals properly dispose of products. Kat shares her own journey in sustainability that led her to creating CIRT and describes CIRT's mission and goals. You can learn more about CIRT at www.cirt.tech. You can also learn more about the Circularity Informatics Lab at https://www.circularityinformatics.org/.Follow our guest on Twitter!@CanIRecycleThis@KatherineShayne---If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, e-mail us at futurecitiespodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @FutureCitiesPod. Learn more about the NATURA project at natura-net.org.

This month we talk to Director of Solid Waste, Chad Centola and Incoming Director, Tim Brownell. They discuss the landfill siting process and some of the adventures on their jobs. You won't want to miss this very interesting conversation.

Massachusetts has a new statewide mattress and textiles disposal ban. It's part of the Department of Environmental Protection's 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan that aims to reduce disposal statewide by 30 percent over the next decade. How do we now dispose of mattresses and textiles? Director of Hazardous and Solid Waste at MassDEP, Greg Cooper joined Dan to discuss.