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Waste management workers have gone from hero to zero in the public's eyes since the pandemic, UK research says

Dustmen and road sweepers have gone from hero to zero in the public's eyes since the end of the COVID pandemic, new research says. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.
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Striking waste collection workers shoot down Republic Service’s latest offer

More than two months into their strike, about 400 waste collection workers with Teamsters Local 25 rejected the latest contract offer from Republic Services on Wednesday, according to the union.
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Waste Collection Workers Claim Homeowner’s Yard Waste Pile Exceeds The Size Limits, So He Makes The Pile Even Bigger

Sometimes being clever really pays off! Imagine having a lot of yard waste that you need picked up by your local trash collection company. If you knew the pile was within the size limits, but the ...
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AI robot keeps waste workers safe while recycling smarter

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — At Penn Waste’s recycling facility in York County, artificial intelligence is stepping in to make recycling jobs safer. The company recently installed a new AI-powered robot that ...
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Hawkeye Waste Systems admits felony for not providing workers' comp

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The owner of an eastern Iowa waste management company has admitted he failed to maintain proper workers' compensation insurance, ...
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AI robot keeps Penn Waste workers safe while recycling smarter

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — At Penn Waste’s recycling facility in York County, artificial intelligence is stepping in to make recycling jobs safer. The company recently installed a new AI-powered robot that ...