Love is in the air! Cue the heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, long-stemmed red roses, an influx of restaurant reservations, gift buying and more that substantially increases waste. All the romance that comes with the most romantic holiday of the year read more

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with holiday parties, family gatherings, gifts and decorations. As we celebrate the holiday season, there’s always an uptick in the amount of waste produced and energy used. How do we manage those read more

It’s that time of the year again when heavy snow, ice, sleet and subzero temperatures can wreak chaos on waste collection. The essential elements of your waste program—containers, compactors, recycling, etc.—live outside. And when a heavy snowfall hits or freezing read more

National Recycling Day, otherwise known as America Recycles Day, is just around the corner. On November 15, we’ll recognize the importance and impact of recycling, which has contributed to economic development, job growth, the protection of our environment and more. read more

It’s likely you’ve already dug into your stash of chocolate peanut butter pumpkins, Kit Kat bars and M&Ms. As Halloween approaches, so does a scary reality for recycling facilities because of the amount of waste that’s produced and wrongly placed read more

R&R: Where are you based? Michael Hess: Waste Harmonics is based in Victor, New York. R&R: How long have you been with the company? Hess: I acquired Waste Harmonics from Capital Environment in 2001 and my team and I have grown the read more

We are in a time that is being transformed by technology and data. The two elements combine to help business owners simplify legacy processes and transform operational efficiencies. One area, however, that often gets overlooked on the road to transformation read more

Technology continues to transform every aspect of our daily lives professionally and personally. In the waste management industry, there are a wealth of opportunities for improving everyday waste processes with technology—from cost savings and rightsizing to consolidating services. That is read more

As restaurants across the United States slowly reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, waste and recycling management is an important, often overlooked, part of the reopening strategy. Whether you’re offering takeout, drive-thru or limited capacity in person, you have a great read more

Today, many businesses are seeking to reduce and minimize the amount of waste going to landfills. When it comes to waste and recycling management, understanding your waste streams and what recycling initiatives your business can accommodate can be tricky. Regardless read more