CityWaste: A Legacy of Sustainability, Family, and Community
In a recent conversation with Joe Tesi Sr., one of the leaders behind CityWaste, we dove into the remarkable history and values of this long-standing, family-owned business. Since its founding in 1999 from a merger of two family enterprises—each with roots dating back to the 1930s and 1940s—CityWaste has remained committed to the values of…Read More…
Rollout Schedule of NYC Commercial Waste Zones
The rollout of NYC’s commercial waste zones will begin in Fall 24. Ensure that your business is covered by the right hauler in your zone by staying up to date with the schedule here and learning about how this phased approach will benefit you. In 2024, New York’s Commercial Waste Zone program will be rolled…Read More…
What Is Local Law 199?
Local Law 199 is a key provision in NYC’s commercial waste zone initiative. Learn more about the law here and ensure that your business is compliant and contributing to the sustainability of the city. For businesses in NYC, understanding Local Law 199 is crucial to ensuring you are compliant with the Commercial Waste Zones program…Read More…
Top US Cities for Smart Waste Management
Across the US, the rise of the smart city is beginning to change the urban environments that we call home, building upon innovative technologies that streamline and improve the way we live. From transportation and energy management to public safety and waste collection, the smart city aims to provide better services, reduce our environmental impact,…Read More…
5 Tips to Manage Fleet Fuel Efficiency and Save Money
As a partner to individual haulers and larger fleets across the US, RTS is always looking for ways to help increase fuel efficiency through route optimization and pick-up scheduling. This approach allows haulers to improve fleet management and streamline collections, with the savings being passed onto customers or used to improve services that can further…Read More…
What are the 5 R’s of Waste Management — Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle
When it comes to waste management and reduction, sustainability and the environmental impact tied to the way we consume products, packaging, and other materials are hot button topics. Put simply, we consume too much, save too little, and waste things that have not reached the end of their workable life. This means that waste management…Read More…
How to Recycle Computer Monitors
From the heavyweight pixels of the oldest CRT to the latest curved or flexible OLEDs, monitors have come a long way since the early days of computing, providing ever sharper and more responsive images to meet the increasing visual demands of users. Whether in the office for simple spreadsheet work or as part of a…Read More…
Digital Transformation and The Waste Management Revolution
The pace of technological progress continues unabated, with the latest developments in AI and machine learning promising exponential growth, exceeding even the templates previously set by Moore’s Law. However, while new digital solutions and tools seem to enter the market every day, their application remains a challenge for businesses looking to solve real-world problems. This…Read More…
Plastic Pollution in The Ocean – 2024 Facts and Statistics
Plastic consumption has become one of the major focus points of the environmental movement in recent years, and for good reason – it is probably one of the single most damaging products that humans have ever produced, and its legacy will last much longer than any of our lifetimes. Once created, plastic will stay around…Read More…
RTS + Pello — Reducing the Environmental Impact and Cost of Waste Management
As businesses and organizations across the US continue to look towards reducing their environmental impact, effective commercial waste management is fast becoming part of the conversation. In the US alone, it is estimated that 292.4 million tons of MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) was generated in in 2018, and while figures for business waste generation are…Read More…