by Brian Bengtson | Jan 22, 2023 | Blog
Only 32.1% of municipal solid waste gets recycled in the U.S. If not collected, the other 67.9% of household and industrial trash may lurk everywhere, polluting state waters, degrading air quality, and increasing risks for various diseases. Fortunately, trash pickup...
by Brian Bengtson | Dec 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
We’ve finally reached a certain level of awareness concerning waste management. Most people seem to understand the importance of proper waste collection, transportation, and processing — and most understand the potential impact if we don’t all adhere to...
by Brian Bengtson | Nov 5, 2022 | Blog
Most of us probably don’t think much about how we dispose of waste. Sure, we know we wheel our garbage cans out to the curb every week, but that’s about it. But did you know waste management is one of the most critical industries in the world? It’s true. Suppose...
by Brian Bengtson | Aug 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
AMES, Iowa — The Ames community is responding after a thief stole from a lemonade stand run by two 9-year-olds. Twins Katelyn and Elias were hosting a lemonade stand Monday, but things quickly turned sour. To read the article, please go to...
by Brian Bengtson | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Many independent waste companies are run by those who have cut their teeth in the industry. Often, after moving from driver to supervisory roles, the entrepreneurial spirit will compel an individual to set out on their own. Other times, second- or third-generation...